Charlotte Observer | 09/27/2006 | Teen climbs peak to help raise money for research:
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"As a result of her hard work and ingenuity, the International Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte NC-1 chapter nominated her for the international William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award."
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006
Ocean County Observer - Volunteer group starts in school
Ocean County Observer - Volunteer group starts in school: "Volunteer group starts in school
Posted by the Ocean County Observer on 09/25/06
BY NICHOLAS HUBA
STAFF WRITER
BARNEGAT — 'Bengal Aid,' a new humanitarian group, has developed at the high school.
The idea came about when Barnegat High School junior, Omolara Ogunye, met with Superintendent Thomas C. McMahon to discuss ways to better help the community — as well as bringing its residents closer together.
'I've worked with and served on the boards of many charities over the years, and wanted to use my influences and experience to bring a sense of philanthropy to our high school students,' said McMahon. 'I knew that Omolara was the right student to speak with about this because she had expressed a similar interest toward the end of last year.'"
Posted by the Ocean County Observer on 09/25/06
BY NICHOLAS HUBA
STAFF WRITER
BARNEGAT — 'Bengal Aid,' a new humanitarian group, has developed at the high school.
The idea came about when Barnegat High School junior, Omolara Ogunye, met with Superintendent Thomas C. McMahon to discuss ways to better help the community — as well as bringing its residents closer together.
'I've worked with and served on the boards of many charities over the years, and wanted to use my influences and experience to bring a sense of philanthropy to our high school students,' said McMahon. 'I knew that Omolara was the right student to speak with about this because she had expressed a similar interest toward the end of last year.'"
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
‘Heroes in Training’ get their day
‘Heroes in Training’ get their day: "Families on Saturday attended the second annual Heroes in Training Day at Lakeforest mall.
The event was designed to encourage children to serve their communities and educate people about volunteering."
The event was designed to encourage children to serve their communities and educate people about volunteering."
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
Dollar Philanthropy: Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change
Dollar Philanthropy: Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change: "Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change
As a teenager, I was a member of a youth team that every summer planned and implemented weekly community projects. We had a wonderful set of adult leaders who allowed us to come up with the idea and then helped us acquire the resources (money, equipment, transportation, advice) we needed to make a good project plan that assured success. We learned some great things about ourselves and others during those summer projects. Looking back--- now more than ever I understand what a blessing it was to have the support of those adults who allowed us the opportunity to grow and develop an understanding of what it is like to serve others. "
As a teenager, I was a member of a youth team that every summer planned and implemented weekly community projects. We had a wonderful set of adult leaders who allowed us to come up with the idea and then helped us acquire the resources (money, equipment, transportation, advice) we needed to make a good project plan that assured success. We learned some great things about ourselves and others during those summer projects. Looking back--- now more than ever I understand what a blessing it was to have the support of those adults who allowed us the opportunity to grow and develop an understanding of what it is like to serve others. "
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy
Youth Philanthropy: Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy
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Youth Philanthropy: Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy
Join two Berks County teens from the Youth Advisory Committee as they travel to Kaliningrad, Moscow and St. Petersburg to meet with Russian teens and discuss challenges facing youth in their communities today and explore how youth can get involved to make a direct impact on these issues. The group will share ideas about effective grant-making and donor solicitation. Community Foundation president, Kevin Murphy and Program Officer, Tammy Phillips will also take part in the exchange."
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Youth Philanthropy: Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy
Join two Berks County teens from the Youth Advisory Committee as they travel to Kaliningrad, Moscow and St. Petersburg to meet with Russian teens and discuss challenges facing youth in their communities today and explore how youth can get involved to make a direct impact on these issues. The group will share ideas about effective grant-making and donor solicitation. Community Foundation president, Kevin Murphy and Program Officer, Tammy Phillips will also take part in the exchange."
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Monday, September 11, 2006
newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Giving youth the power to give
newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Giving youth the power to give
Youth grantmaking programs grab hold in North Carolina.
09.05.2006 -
By Leslie Williams
With large foundations parsing out millions of dollars in grant money each year, a group with $10,000 to distribute might feel a little insignificant.
Not so, when the money is in the hands of young people excited about what just a few dollars can accomplish in their communities, says Nikki Devillers.
Devillers, assistant vice president at Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte, oversees the foundation's Teen Impact Fund, a year-old program that entrusts high school students with $10,000 to distribute to community programs."
Youth grantmaking programs grab hold in North Carolina.
09.05.2006 -
By Leslie Williams
With large foundations parsing out millions of dollars in grant money each year, a group with $10,000 to distribute might feel a little insignificant.
Not so, when the money is in the hands of young people excited about what just a few dollars can accomplish in their communities, says Nikki Devillers.
Devillers, assistant vice president at Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte, oversees the foundation's Teen Impact Fund, a year-old program that entrusts high school students with $10,000 to distribute to community programs."
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Friday, September 08, 2006
Holmen Courier - News-Doin’ good: Youngster gets people to kick in $1,100 for CMN
Holmen Courier - News: "Doin’ good: Youngster gets people to kick in $1,100 for CMN
Photo by Randy Erickson
By RANDY ERICKSON/Editor
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Josh Beach gets a kick out of doing good things for others. And he gets a kick out of martial arts. He recently got a chance to do both in a big way.
Beach, a 5-year-old starting his first year of kindergarten this fall in Onalaska, raised almost $1,100 for the third annual Kids Kicking Cancer kickathon, sponsored by Fred Nicklaus’ Martial Arts America.
In all, the roughly 80 martial arts students who took part raised more than $11,000 through the event, with proceeds going to the Childrens Miracle Network, designated for Gundersen Lutheran Pediatric Oncology."
Photo by Randy Erickson
By RANDY ERICKSON/Editor
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Josh Beach gets a kick out of doing good things for others. And he gets a kick out of martial arts. He recently got a chance to do both in a big way.
Beach, a 5-year-old starting his first year of kindergarten this fall in Onalaska, raised almost $1,100 for the third annual Kids Kicking Cancer kickathon, sponsored by Fred Nicklaus’ Martial Arts America.
In all, the roughly 80 martial arts students who took part raised more than $11,000 through the event, with proceeds going to the Childrens Miracle Network, designated for Gundersen Lutheran Pediatric Oncology."
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