For Modern Kids, 'Philanthropy' Is No Grown-Up Word - washingtonpost.com

For Modern Kids, 'Philanthropy' Is No Grown-Up Word - washingtonpost.com: "And in Club Penguin, a popular online game club for the elementary school set, more than 2.5 million kids gave their virtual earnings to charities in a contest this month. In response, the site's founders are giving $1 million to charities based on the children's preferences."

Island girls share interests on Net

Island girls share interests on Net: "Nair and Erin Reilly, who are partners in a nonprofit organization called Platform Shoes Forum of Rockland, launched Zoey's Room in 2002.

They wanted to create an online education program that would provide a safe place where girls could meet, learn and collaborate on topics in science and technical fields."

The Chronicle-Telegram - Philanthropy club granting gifts

The Chronicle-Telegram - Lorain county's leading news source: "OBERLIN — A new club at Oberlin College will soon decide which Lorain County groups will receive portions of an anonymous $10,000 donation the college received last spring."

CancerWise - Young Leukemia Patient Finds Joy in Art - CancerWise December 2007

CancerWise - Young Leukemia Patient Finds Joy in Art - CancerWise December 2007: "Leukemia survivor Carrington Marzett, 17, has found great comfort and healing by creating art for CAP and participating in CAP-funded activities, says her father Steve Marzett. “CAP has helped her with her creativity and self-esteem. It has brought her joy and confidence, as well as given her something good to anticipate during the hard times.”"

Now's the season to train kids in the ways of charitable giving -- baltimoresun.com

Now's the season to train kids in the ways of charitable giving -- baltimoresun.com: "The message of giving is all around us now. That makes the holiday season a good time to develop philanthropic habits in children. Children are empathetic by nature, but charitable impulses need nurturing in a climate where kids are bombarded with messages to look out for No. 1, philanthropy experts say."

Rome News - Tribune

Rome News - Tribune: "At the 25th annual Salvation Army Rome Can-a-thon at The Forum on Friday, Pepperell Middle School and Model Middle School made a significant impact on the massive amount of canned food and non-perishable items collected."

The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Centennial students get rare peek inside Mexican culture

The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.: "tudents were in the Sierra Madres building fences and working in the community vegetable garden by day and participating in cultural gatherings by night. 'Sometimes learning is disconnected from reality,' said Bryan Maddox, a teacher at Centennial who helped organize the trip and accompanied the students. 'When they participate in service education, it gives them value and meaning.' The trip is funded through fundraising efforts, donations and with help from the Fort Collins Breakfast Rotarians. Students have to complete at least 30 hours of community service work at local nonprofit organizations in Fort Collins to qualify for the trip. They also study the politics, history, demographics, culture, language, geography, flora and fauna of the area to fully understand the country and culture they will visit."

Press & Argus - www.livingstondaily.com - Livingston, MI

Press & Argus - www.livingstondaily.com - Livingston, MI: "nstead, her birthday wish list is simple — canned goods, household products or gift cards. Those items are then donated to various Livingston County nonprofit organizations. Bailey's giving began with her seventh birthday in October 2004 when she asked her mother, Lori, if she could have a big party."

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

Beth Kanter has some interesting resources on her blog.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes: "Let your Kids Make the Decision Kayta Andresen from Network for Good has fantastic idea last holiday season, 'Give with your kids day' 'Give your child—or someone else’s child—$25 to spend on charity. You can give them $25 to spend at Network for Good (which has every charity based in the US) or Global Giving (which has a bunch of international projects) or the charity you work for. Let them choose how to spend it, either by letting them pick the charity or by designating their donation to a special project. Spend it together online, checking out pictures and project descriptions."

The Maneater - Students fashionably fundraise

The Maneater - Students fashionably fundraise: "Stop Traffic, MU's anti-human trafficking student organization, held a fundraising fashion show on Saturday in Memorial Union's Mark Twain Ballroom. The show's models wore clothes designed and donated by local and national designers, Stop Traffic Vice President Paige Hendrix said. According to the group's Web site, the clothes were designed to be 'representative of our cause.'"

Summertime program brings students to Latin America - Features

Summertime program brings students to Latin America - Features: "Each summer it's common to see a migration of high school and college students to Latin America, hoping to enjoy the sunshine, culture and freedom the land has to offer. While some are simply traveling for pleasure, more than 500 of these students are volunteering up to two months of their summers for service projects through Amigos de las Américas. The Sacramento-Davis chapter, one of 31 chapters in the United States, recently saw the return of 19 teenagers from Latin America."

This Philanthropic Act Is Brought to You by Doritos - Advertising Age - News

This Philanthropic Act Is Brought to You by Doritos - Advertising Age - News: "New Jersey teen Erika Ferguson just last week was awarded a $500 grant. But there was no stuffy foundation she needed to convince. All the 15-year-old had to do was log on to DoSomething.org and post her idea to take 24 women and children living at a homeless shelter near her home in Atlantic City on a field trip to the Cape May Zoo. Retailer Game Stop provided the funding."

Student activists go global in Gaston

Student activists go global in Gaston: "Because the food will be donated to area food banks, that project has local and regional implications. But student activists in Gaston have their eye on national and international philanthropy as well. “Things started out locally but ended up globally,” said Lauren Quinsland, a social studies teacher at the school, who’s spearheaded a number of service efforts over the last several years. Last spring, there was the “Ridiculously Awesome Dodgeball Tournament,” or RAD, which raised $400 toward rehabilitation services for children in Uganda."

MyWestTexas.com - Making the Grade (for Nov. 6

MyWestTexas.com - Making the Grade (for Nov. 6: "Midland High School senior Devin Danay Sanchez was honored by the Midland Morning Lions Club. She is the daughter of Armando and Anna Sanchez. Advertisement She is president of Students in Philanthropy, is a member of Model Organization of American States, Student Cabinet and Spanish Honor Society. She is an academic letterman."

Local parents, their children share passion for charity work - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Local parents, their children share passion for charity work - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Local parents, their children share passion for charity work By Daveen Rae Kurutz TRIBUNE-REVIEW Thursday, November 8, 2007

Volunteering is not a weekend activity in the Kreutzer family -- it is a way of life. Maris Kreutzer, 11, recalls her parents always doing one sort of charity work or another. Whether it was training to run in a charity race, organizing a golf outing or setting up an art auction, her parents, Kevin and Amy, have always been on the go for others."

UTalkMarketing - Iris inspires volunteers for V

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UTalkMarketing - Iris inspires volunteers for V: "The central theme is ‘What’s your v?’, a strap line designed to engage the youth market to help them match their hobbies and passions to the diverse collection of volunteering opportunities available. The thrust of the activity is that whatever your interest there is a volunteering job, or ‘v’, to suit you. The campaign messaging evolves over time to lead prospects from initial engagement through to advocacy. The targeting and channel selection were developed in conjunction with i-rise the new communications planning venture launched by iris and Rise."

Schools Charity Work An Inspiration (from The Argus)

Schools Charity Work An Inspiration (from The Argus): "A Sussex school has scooped the top prize for its charity work at a national awards ceremony. A team of students from Felpham Community College in Bognor were named overall winners in the Citizenship Foundation's Giving Nation Awards for Charitable Action, which celebrate young people's achievements for charities and their local communities. Their prize is a trip to Kenya to see first-hand the work of international development charity Sightsavers International."

Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition[Clinton encourages children learn early about giving

Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition: "Clinton encourages children learn early about giving
By NOAH TRISTER Monday, October 22, 2007 6:41 PM CDT

LITTLE ROCK - Former President Clinton is already concerned about the next generation of philanthropists.

'We need to instill this ethic in our children,' Clinton said. 'Let them get in the habit of thinking about what citizens do.'
Clinton spoke Monday at the Slate 60 Conference on Innovative Philanthropy, encouraging charitable contributors to think about the role of 'non-governmental groups' in addressing society's problems. The Slate 60 tracks the biggest charitable donations. This year's list by the online magazine includes Oprah Winfrey, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Clinton said schools can do a lot to facilitate student community service _ and said it's important to provide avenues for people who aren't exceedingly wealthy but still want to donate some of their money. He touted MyCommitment.org _ a Web site devoted to facilitating citizen action."

Tulsa World : Teens helping teens: a mission to instill a sense of responsibility

Tulsa World : Teens helping teens: a mission to instill a sense of responsibility: "Give teens a stake in the community, and they’ll become caring leaders. That’s the premise behind the United Way Teens Way program, supported through a collaboration of the Tulsa Area United Way, YMCA of Greater Tulsa and Williams Cos. The program allows teens from Tulsa-area schools to work together on fundraisers to provide grants for the United Way agencies of their choice."

TWO AFGHAN WOMEN REACH ACROSS WORLD TO HELP KIDS / Cal State East Bay students heed calling to found 2 schools in troubled homeland

TWO AFGHAN WOMEN REACH ACROSS WORLD TO HELP KIDS / Cal State East Bay students heed calling to found 2 schools in troubled homeland: "This unusual effort will be in the spotlight next month when co-founder Haider, a 22-year-old biology student, receives the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Golden Gate Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The annual award recognizes a single individual, a high school or college youth leader, whose work has significantly affected the Bay Area community."

Foundation Chat: Siblings win Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award

Foundation Chat: Siblings win Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award: "Siblings win Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award The Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter has announced that the 2007 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award will be presented to Sanjay and Sofia Sugumar, two children who recently spearheaded a successful campaign to raise funds for the birthing and newborn centre at Rouge Valley Health System. The prestigious award recognizes Sanjay, 12, and Sofia, 10, for leading by example to improve the lives of others by donating their time, talent and financial resources to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation."

Teens announce grants

http://www.jta.org/cgi-bin/iowa/breaking/104614.html: "A group of teenage funders announced the first recipients of its pilot grant program. The Jewish Teen Funders Network, the teen philanthropy arm of the Jewish Funders Network, awarded $10,000 per year for three years to 10 youth philanthropy organizations. The recipients will also receive training and help with program development. Most are affiliated with Jewish day schools."

Winona Daily News - 6.0-Students learn lesson in philanthropy

Winona Daily News - 6.0: "Students learn lesson in philanthropy By Britt Johnsen | Winona Daily News . When Washington-Kosciusko Elementary teacher Luke Merchlewitz’s students started a philanthropy project two years ago, the first thing they learned to do was pronounce the word. “Phil-an-thro-py,” Merchlewitz enunciated to the first-graders. This year, second-graders will get a hands-on lesson in philanthropy when they get to dole out a $1,000 grant."

C Dugmore on Inyathelo Youth in Philanthropy Programme

C Dugmore on Inyathelo Youth in Philanthropy Programme: "Western Cape Education MEC C Dugmore voluntarism important for development 5 October 2007 Voluntarism, service and sacrifice have long been values espoused by the anti-apartheid liberation movements and Western Cape Education MEC Cameron Dugmore says he is happy to see that these values continue to live in the efforts of Inyathelo's Youth in Philanthropy Programme (YIPPSA)."

j. - Getting a jump on the art of giving

j. - Getting a jump on the art of giving: "To make this happen several Jewish community teen foundations are now dotting the landscape. The programs teach teenagers how to raise funds, select worthy charities and donate to them, all on their own. Over the last four years, active Jewish teens have given away nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Beneficiaries include Jewish and non-Jewish charities, from the Bread Project and the Jewish Coalition for Literacy, locally, to Magen David Adom and the Bedouin Women’s Embroidery Project in Israel. As the story points out, the Bay Area is at the forefront of a growing national movement promoting Jewish teen philanthropy."

Philanthropy 101: Youth Advisory Council teaches the basics

Philanthropy 101: Youth Advisory Council teaches the basics: "The YAC is effective, Bogan said, because of its $24,500 budget used for giving local grants for various service organizations or groups. There are 25 members of the YAC from Calumet, Houghton and Jeffers high schools, Bogan said. She would eventually like to get representatives from the BRIDGE, Dollar Bay and Lake Linden high schools, as well."

El Paso Times - Canutillo juniors turn Homecoming into philanthropy

El Paso Times - Canutillo juniors turn Homecoming into philanthropy: "Canutillo juniors turn Homecoming into philanthropy By Adriana M. Chávez / El Paso Times Article Launched: 09/28/2007 04:47:00 PM MDT
The junior class at Canutillo High School has decided to use next month's Homecoming festivities as an opportunity to raise money for an important cause.
School officials said that the junior class has taken the usual election process for voting for Homecoming prince and princess and turned it into a fundraising event as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Homecoming court hopefuls will compete against each other by trying to raise the most money for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure breast cancer organization."

News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS | AIDS program teaches students about philanthropy

News 8 Austin | 24 Hour Local News | LOCAL NEWS | AIDS program teaches students about philanthropy: "hey say charity begins at home, but the Austin Independent School District wants to extend it to the classroom. A local nonprofit called A Legacy of Giving is testing a new program in eight schools. The curriculum encourages students to donate their time and money to the community. 'Regardless of who you are, what you do or where you come from, you can learn about giving,' Paul Cruz of AISD said."

KNME evolves to bring in new viewers and keep up with digital age : Local : Albuquerque Tribune

KNME evolves to bring in new viewers and keep up with digital age : Local : Albuquerque Tribune: "And for a station that relies on financial contributions, it pays to realize that today's MySpace and YouTube addicts could be tomorrow's core viewers and potential donors. 'We're going to have a big problem if in 10 years they're the major philanthropists and we're not on their radar,' said Davis, who gained his PBS experience in Washington, D.C., and at Boston's renowned WGBH. 'We're sowing now to reap in a generation. 'My biggest fear is we're not going to be there when they're there.'"

Gulfnews: Dubai pupils to raise funds in school charity programme

Gulfnews: Dubai pupils to raise funds in school charity programme: "Dubai: Dubai's schoolchildren will be taking up the challenge of raising funds to get young people in poorer countries into school, through the Dubai Cares School Charity Programme launched yesterday."

Bangor: NESCOM students lend a hand to local nonprofits

Bangor: NESCOM students lend a hand to local nonprofits: "An advanced public relations class at the New England School of Communications is providing marketing and advertising services free-of-charge to five local nonprofit organizations. The 12 students are acting as consultants to Caring Connections, My Friend’s Place, Pathfinders, United Way and Challenged America. Two students are assigned to work with MitoAction, a mitochondrial disease awareness organization in Boston."

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Story: Grants available for youth projects

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Story: Grants available for youth projects: "Grants available for youth projects Thursday, September 13, 2007 The Putnam County Community Foundation announces the availability of grants for groups of youth in Putnam County conducting charitable work, including school and church groups, scouting organizations, 4-H clubs, and any other youth group. Grants can range in size from $50 to $500."

Yakima Herald Republic Online Teens will decide how to use their grant money

Yakima Herald Republic Online - Yakima, Washington News, Classifieds, Information, Advertising: "Teens will decide how to use their grant money By ERIN SNELGROVE YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC Links
Scoring grant applications. Visiting nonprofit agencies. Recommending how to best spend $50,000 year after year."

The Daily Journal

The Daily Journal: "Busy teens are finding out how fun and fulfilling volunteering can be when they step up and give of their valuable time. 'It makes you feel like you are really giving back to the community and that is important,' said 17-year-old Brittani Bury, of Kankakee."

edmontonsun.com - Edmonton News - West end boys cycle for charity

edmontonsun.com - Edmonton News - West end boys cycle for charity: "What started as a school project for two west end boys has become a financial gain for the Children’s Wish Foundation. Talmud Torah School students Aaron Friedland, 13, and Tim Nesher, 14, raised $1,700 for the charity last week by cycling about 150 km from Edmonton to Ma-Me-O Beach, southwest of the city."

The State | 09/11/2007 | Students who raised money for new firetruck reflect on experience

The State | 09/11/2007 | Students who raised money for new firetruck reflect on experience: "It started out as a school fundraiser but morphed into a cause that warmed hearts across the Midlands — and the nation. If you lived in the Midlands in 2001, you remember it."

Cameron unveils national service plan for 16-year-olds | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics

Cameron unveils national service plan for 16-year-olds | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics: "Every 16-year-old will be expected to devote their summer to 'patriotic' national service, under radical proposals being launched by David Cameron today. School leavers would be encouraged to join six-week projects such as military training, working with the elderly and even travelling overseas to help in Third World countries."

Star-Telegram.com | 08/25/2007 | Online giving is clicking with young donors

Star-Telegram.com | 08/25/2007 | Online giving is clicking with young donors: "Online giving is clicking with young donors By RACHEL EMMA SILVERMAN The Wall Street Journal Joe Alamo didn't set out to become a do-gooder. But late last year, when the Geneva, N.Y., Web designer was surfing on MySpace, he chanced onto the profile of Kiva.org, a nonprofit that allows people to make zero-interest 'microfinance' loans over the Internet to needy entrepreneurs in developing countries. Soon after, Alamo not only became a lender through Kiva, but he also started a new Web site, Kivafriends.org, devoted to Kiva enthusiasts. He also now volunteers to run Kiva's MySpace page. 'This is the first time I've ever gotten so involved with a charity,' says Alamo, 30."

Hours Add Up to Free Minutes - washingtonpost.com

Hours Add Up to Free Minutes - washingtonpost.com: "Hours Add Up to Free Minutes Teens Collect Cellphones, Send 100,000 Calling Cards to U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Thursday, August 23, 2007; Page C13 How much money is in your piggy bank? Would you give it away to someone who needed it? Brittany and Robbie Bergquist did. They turned $21 and an idea into a million-dollar charity. One night three years ago Brittany and Robbie were watching the news at home in Norwell, Massachusetts. The kids, then 13 and 12, heard a story about an American soldier in Iraq who was struggling to pay his $8,000 cellphone bill."

Public inquiry | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk

Public inquiry | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Emma Newton, 19, is a youth volunteer with the volunteering charity V Interview by Elizabeth Pears Wednesday August 22, 2007 The Guardian You came up with the idea of a summer scheme for disabled children in your local area. What inspired you to do it?"

Jewish teens creating funds to help those less fortunate | www.azstarnet.com ®

Jewish teens creating funds to help those less fortunate | www.azstarnet.com ®: "Jewish teens creating funds to help those less fortunate
By Jeff Commings Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.21.2007
In the Jewish culture, no one is exempt from the concept of tzedekah, which requires all human beings to give money to charities as a way to gain the forgiveness of sins. Not only is this a requirement for adults, but teens and preteens are encouraged to take part in tzedekah, which could range from giving a portion of their income to charity to feeding the hungry during religious holidays. A local branch of a nationwide program is about to start its second year of getting more youngsters involved in charitable acts."

Teen of the week: Arundel teen thrives on busy schedule - West County - (HometownAnnapolis.com)

Teen of the week: Arundel teen thrives on busy schedule - West County - (HometownAnnapolis.com): "n April 28, Displace Me Night was held in 15 cities across the country to raise interest in the Ugandan children's plight. Shannon was a volunteer at the Washington event on the Mall. Four thousand youths, including many of her fellow Wildcats, shivered through the unusually cold night, along with 64,000 others gathered at 14 similar sites. The Mayor of Gulu, Norbert Mayo, addressed the crowd in D.C. in person, and first lady Laura Bush did, too, via video. 'There's a whole new air of philanthropy at school,' Shannon observed. 'Now that 'Invisible Children' is securely part of what we do, we'll harness that spirit for other causes.'"

j. - More teens opting for a charitable element to rite of passage

j. - More teens opting for a charitable element to rite of passage: "More teens opting for a charitable element to rite of passage by gabrielle birkner aish hatorah resources The latest movers and shakers on the philanthropy scene may now be in the middle of a game of freeze dance. Teenagers celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs have emerged as a major charitable force — with many giving away their monetary gifts, totaling millions annually. An eighth-grader who has severe nut allergies, Ian Callender, recently asked invitees to his James Bond-themed bar mitzvah party to donate to the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute. The New York City resident’s request brought in $30,000. That money enabled the institute, housed at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, to purchase a new machine that helps doctors detect allergies. Ian’s family asked him to consider giving away his bar mitzvah money, and the youngster decided it should go to help other people with food allergies. “Every time I go to a restaurant, I have to ask, ‘Are there nuts in this?’ and ‘Am I okay eating this?’” Ian, 14, said. “It’s been a major part of my life. I wanted to make my gift personal.”"

j. - More teens opting for a charitable element to rite of passage

j. - More teens opting for a charitable element to rite of passage: "The latest movers and shakers on the philanthropy scene may now be in the middle of a game of freeze dance. Teenagers celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs have emerged as a major charitable force — with many giving away their monetary gifts, totaling millions annually. An eighth-grader who has severe nut allergies, Ian Callender, recently asked invitees to his James Bond-themed bar mitzvah party to donate to the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute. The New York City resident’s request brought in $30,000. That money enabled the institute, housed at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, to purchase a new machine that helps doctors detect allergies. Ian’s family asked him to consider giving away his bar mitzvah money, and the youngster decided it should go to help other people with food allergies. “Every time I go to a restaurant, I have to ask, ‘Are there nuts in this?’ and ‘Am I okay eating this?’” Ian, 14, said. “It’s been a major part of my life. I wanted to make my gift personal.”"

Leesburg Today - The Journal of Loudoun County - Teens Team Up With Local Nonprofits This Summer

Leesburg Today - The Journal of Loudoun County - Teens Team Up With Local Nonprofits This Summer: "For most teens, summer is a free-for-all of days spent at the mall, hanging with friends at the pool, or staying out late and sleeping in even later. But for a select few Loudoun high school students participating in the Claude Moore Community Builders program, the time away from school means more time to serve their community. Heritage High School Junior Navjot Sagoo spends his summer days with a group of new friends as he volunteers for Leesburg's Recreational Outreach to Community Kids program, known commonly as ROCK, a neighborhood outreach program created through the collaboration of the town's parks and police departments. Sagoo serves as a camp counselor to children ages 5 to 12 and signed on to spend at least 40 hours with the program this summer."

The Daily Dispatch

The Daily Dispatch: "SIERRA VISTA - The Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona is seeking high school-aged young women in the Sierra Vista area to participate in Unidas, a girls' philanthropy program. The program will teach philanthropy, social justice and leadership through a hands-on grant-making project. Participants will have $7,500 to grant to community organizations that address a social justice issue selected by the girls themselves."

CSRwire.com - News from International Youth Foundation: 20 Global Youth Leaders Honored

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CSRwire.com - News from International Youth Foundation: 20 Global Youth Leaders Honored: "20 Global Youth Leaders Honored Nokia and International Youth Foundation Select 2007 YOUTHACTIONNET(TM) Fellows
(CSRwire) BALTIMORE, MD - August 16, 2007 - A 21-year-old Canadian working to combat the global sex trade in children and a 28-year-old in the Philippines who provides loans to underprivileged youth to start small enterprises are among the 20 young social entrepreneurs selected as 2007 YouthActionNet(TM) Fellows. Launched in 2001 by the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and Nokia, YouthActionNet(TM) is a program that invests in the power and promise of young people to create positive change. 'Each of this year's Fellows has succeeded in creating and managing a social venture, achieving lasting impact with limited resources,' said IYF President and CEO William S. Reese. 'In remarkable ways, they have applied the spirit of entrepreneurship to garner public support for the causes they feel passionate about.'"

Area students get hands-on philanthropy experience | YourNorthHills.com

Area students get hands-on philanthropy experience | YourNorthHills.com: "Area students get hands-on philanthropy experience Aaron T. Bruckart Staff Writer Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Theresa Timcheck never really thought about interning with a non-profit organization. But that's what the 18-year-old North Allegheny graduate has done this summer as part of the North Hills Community Out-reach's Youth Philanthropy Intern program. 'I was just looking for a summer job and I just happened upon it,' Timcheck says. 'I'm really happy I did this one.'"

philanthropyOz Blog » New Presentation on Youth Philanthropy

philanthropyOz Blog » New Presentation on Youth Philanthropy: "Key Success Factors for Youth-Driven Youth-focused Organisations: Lessons from Australian organisations’ Identifying organisations that are likely to be effective and are likely to be sustainable beyond the life of a grant or a partnership are key concerns for philanthropic and corporate funders."

Scoop: Schoolgirl Philanthropists

Scoop: Schoolgirl Philanthropists: "Schoolgirl Philanthropists Monday, 13 August 2007, 5:03 pm Press Release: St Margaret's College Media release for immediate use Schoolgirl Philanthropists Philanthropy is alive and well at one Christchurch school – where a week learning to give has seen funds raised for a local charity and the school’s principal lose her job for a day. Georgina Borowczyk, the St Margaret’s College Year 13 student appointed Head of Development, says Philanthropy Week (ended August 10) was “all about teaching the school community the value and art of giving."

Through Tithing, Children Can Learn Philanthropy, Thrift | theledger.com

Through Tithing, Children Can Learn Philanthropy, Thrift | theledger.com: "any children around the country - with their parents' guidance - are learning early to donate 10 percent of their allowance to charitable causes. Parents and religious instructors of various denominations say that starting to tithe young instills a philanthropic spirit in children, as well as a practical lesson in budgeting."

Miramar man creates pyramid of pennies for charity and to break record -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Miramar man creates pyramid of pennies for charity and to break record -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: "Bezos, 42, is also using his pyramid as a model for fundraising. Following his example, this month kids in eight Miami-Dade community centers will start stacking their own mini-penny pyramids for charity."

Burlington Times News Article : Accent: Giving back early on | burlington, kids, www

Burlington Times News Article : Accent: Giving back early on | burlington, kids, www: "For Kieran and Kendra Bjork, ages 6 and 3, respectively, one piggy bank just isn’t enough. They each have three separate banks: one for saving, one for spending and the other for charitable giving."

Program mentors teen philanthropists | www.tucsoncitizen.com ®

Program mentors teen philanthropists | www.tucsoncitizen.com ®: "Young women can give back to the community by becoming part of Unidas, a philanthropy program for girls hosted by the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona.
Participants will be given $10,000, which they will grant to the community organization that addresses the issue of their choice. They also will attend biweekly meetings and attend a retreat in the fall."

ABC News: Teaching Kids to Give to Charity

ABC News: Teaching Kids to Give to Charity: "By STEPHANIE NELSON
The Savings Mom
Aug. 6, 2007

It's never too early to teach our children the reality of hunger in our local communities and the important role they can have in helping to provide for families in need.

Community charities like food pantries and shelters have a greater need for donations in the summertime. Unfortunately, food pantry donations dip during the summer months as well."

starbulletin.com | Features | /2007/08/05/

starbulletin.com | Features | /2007/08/05/: "Two GENEROUS children have been named winners of the 2007 Little Philosophers Peace Prize, recognizing the spirit of giving that has become so much a part of their young lives. The two shared a $1,000 prize, most of which they have given away -- not surprisingly."

Rock by the Dock - mlive.com

Rock by the Dock - mlive.com: "The Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee is made up of area seventh- through 12th-graders who engage in philanthropy and try to enhance to lives of local youths. Committee members are volunteers who grant funding to local nonprofit organizations for projects that will directly benefit Bay County's young residents."

JewishJournal.com-"Teens tackle tzedakah dollars

JewishJournal.com: "Teens tackle tzedakah dollars
By Julie Gruenbaum Fax, Education Editor

Courtney Teller knows all about giving. The high school sophomore won the community service award at Archer School for Girls, and her grandmother, Annette Shapiro, is a legendary volunteer and philanthropist in the Los Angeles Jewish community.

But it was the parking situation at a playground for the disabled that gave Courtney a new appreciation for the potential impact of tzedakah.

As part of her participation in the Community Youth Foundation -- a program of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles where teens allocate $10,000 in grants -- Teller and her friends visited Shane's Inspiration, a West L.A. playground for the disabled. While she was moved by the hordes of kids, both abled and disabled, playing on the rubber-padded, accessibly designed equipment, the fact that it took her 30 minutes to find parking signaled to her that demand had outpaced supply."

Opelika-Auburn News | Sportsplex and Aquatics Center gets $1M gift

Opelika-Auburn News | Sportsplex and Aquatics Center gets $1M gift: "But maybe the best return on foundation funds has come from its philanthropy courses geared toward youth here and in Montgomery. Cannon says philanthropy was so much a part of her brother’s makeup.

'We were raised by parents who taught us to give. They taught us to be good stewards not only of our money but of our time and talents,' she said. 'Nearly every week now, I hear from somebody who Jimmy helped. There was never any expectation of recognition for that help. Sometimes the help he gave was financial; other times it had nothing to do with money. It could have been a phone call. He was always helping somebody in some way. Jimmy didn’t have any children of his own, so everybody else’s children were his children.'"

John Kelly - Kids Donate the Darndest Things - washingtonpost.com

John Kelly - Kids Donate the Darndest Things - washingtonpost.com: "Kids Donate the Darndest Things

By John Kelly
Wednesday, July 25, 2007; Page B03

Say what you will about 13-year-old girls -- and since I've had two of them, I think I'm entitled to say whatever I like -- but some of them can be pretty darn sweet. Considerate, even. Generous."

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nonprofits071907: "Part of this museum is kids’ education. If you grab their attention at a very young age, you create good museum-goers,” she said.


Wodynski is not alone in trying to develop the next generation of philanthropists. There are 150 nonprofits of varying sizes and budgets and missions on-island and many of them are interested in reaching out to the next generation, people in their 20s, 30s and 40s to donate time and money and to sit on boards."

Tinley kids offer lesson in good-hearted giving :: Courtney Greve :: Daily Southtown

Tinley kids offer lesson in good-hearted giving :: Courtney Greve :: Daily Southtown: "Tinley kids offer lesson in good-hearted giving

July 22, 2007
By Courtney Greve

This story of a little girl with a big idea and an even bigger heart may not seem too important.

But we could all learn from 6-year-old Jessica Hartmann, of Tinley Park.

Jessica watched the Oprah Winfrey special this spring about the media mogul's South African Leadership Academy for Girls.

'It was sad,' Jessica said this week. 'The girls lived in shacks.'"

Business in MaineToday.com | Maine Women's Fund offers program for young women in Portland, Bangor and Brunswick

Business in MaineToday.com | Maine Women's Fund offers program for young women in Portland, Bangor and Brunswick: "Augusta, ME. July 18, 2007: Maine Women’s Fund, a public foundation dedicated to advancing the political, economic and social equality of women and girls in Maine, is currently accepting applications for the New Girls’ Network, a nine-month leadership program for women in their 20’s and 30’s.

Participants in the New Girls’ Network will meet once a month, to discuss a variety of topics related to leadership, philanthropy, activism and feminism and explore how to lead through volunteering and board service. The program also offers multiple opportunities to build professional networks among New Girls, businesswomen, nonprofit professionals, corporate and community leaders, and philanthropists."

The Michigan Daily » The Wire » Promoting Philanthropy

The Michigan Daily » The Wire » Promoting Philanthropy: "A new link between University student groups may be created this fall with the launch of the Student Philanthropy Council. The new council, which aims to “increase student awareness and participation in all philanthropic endeavors in and around campus,” hopes to aid student groups in meeting their goals by encouraging collaboration between student leaders.

SPC founders are taking direction from similar groups at universities around the nation that have been successful in promoting philanthropy. T"

Mandated volunteerism - Yahoo! News

Mandated volunteerism - Yahoo! News: "Welcome to the newest rat race, the race for community service hours. Ask students walking for a 'cure' or tutoring underprivileged children why they are there and they'll tell you, 'I need the hours.' Schools, particularly private schools, have taken it on themselves to legislate the good deeds of our children and by inference, we parents as well. I no longer have the time to discuss my own family's religious and moral duties with my children – we're all too busy racing from project to project putting in required hours."

Ellen’s ‘excellent’ philanthropy - Geneva, IL - Geneva Republican

Ellen’s ‘excellent’ philanthropy - Geneva, IL - Geneva Republican: "Ellen Wildman, 13, of Geneva was recently selected as one of three winners from more than 14,000 entries in the first Real Girl of the Year Award, sponsored by American Girl, where parents were asked to pen an essay on their daughters’ community service and volunteer activities."

· IN-FORUM ·

· IN-FORUM ·: "The weeklong program is designed to involve eighth-, ninth- and 10th-grade women actively and thoughtfully in philanthropy and voluntary action. It is administered by volunteers associated with the Women’s Fund of the Fargo Moorhead Area Foundation."

ePolitix.com - Conservatives consider youth incentives

ePolitix.com - Conservatives consider youth incentives: "A Conservative policy group is recommending that disaffected youths should be handed concert tickets and other rewards in return for doing charity work.

Former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith's social justice commission is to call for the move in its report on Tuesday, it emerged last night.

The proposed 'V-card' system would see young people earn credits in exchange for volunteering."

North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!

North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!: "The annual event attracts more than 150 participants selected by international Rotary Clubs, a century-old service network of professional leaders.

Cultivating a sense of philanthropy is one of the conference's main goals. And Acevedo found that until you've met someone who's gone without food or slept on a dirt floor, you really don't understand the need to give something back to others."

Walking Bus Is A Recordbreaker (from This Is Lancashire)

Walking Bus Is A Recordbreaker (from This Is Lancashire): "he pupils also made small donations which raised more than £170 for the charity.
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Children from 520 schools across the UK took part in the event, beating their own world record of 57,476 children in the walking bus in 2006."

Petersburg People’s News » The Phoenix Project's Nonprofit Leadership Program students kick off summer outreach to Petersburg - Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg People’s News » The Phoenix Project's Nonprofit Leadership Program students kick off summer outreach to Petersburg - Petersburg, Virginia: "This Saturday, thirty students from the Phoenix Project’s Nonprofit Leadership Program will kick off their summer outreach to the community by joining Petersburg’s children for a day of fun and games at the House of Restoration Church at 210 South Market Street, Petersburg, VA.

House of Restoration runs a free program for youth in Petersburg ranging from six to eighteen years of age. Phoenix Project students will spend the afternoon playing games with the children and running various indoor and outdoor activities.

Saturday’s event will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and it is the first time that the Phoenix Project will be teaming up with Sonya Brown, who has been running the House of Restoration Community Development Programs for the past eleven years.

“It’s very exciting to be working with the Phoenix Project,” said Brown. “It will be great for the kids to meet these students and enjoy a special day of fun!”"

Information_Systems_Forum : Message: FW: Disney Minnie Grants 2007 2nd Round Available

Information_Systems_Forum : Message: FW: Disney Minnie Grants 2007 2nd Round Available: "Disney Minnie Grants - 2007 2nd Round (For US and overseas applicants)

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are pleased to
announce grants of up to $500 to support youth-led service projects.
These grants support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing
service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25),
youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to
apply, provided that they that engage younger youth (5-14) in planning
and implementing the service. Service can take place between October 1
and November 26, 2007. Projects can address themes such as the
environment, disaster relief, public health and awareness, community
education, hunger, literacy, or any issue that youth identify as a
community need. Go to www.YSA.org/awards for more information."

BCNG Portals Page (R)

BCNG Portals Page (R): "Students learn art of philanthropy

JENN MARSHALL/The News Bulletin

Natalie Douglas, left, Megan Low and Alicia Taylor spent hours working on a power point presentation that earned them a $5,000 grant for Haven Society. The group was participating in a program at Woodlands secondary school helping students connect with grassroots charity agencies.

By Jenn Marshall
The news Bulletin

Jun 26 2007

Four Woodlands secondary school students are learning the meaning of philanthropy.

Thanks to their hard work and research, Haven Society has $5,000 to go towards support programs for abused women and children.

Natalie Douglas, Alicia Taylor, Megan Low and Ashley Daigle-Stevens researched the non-profit agency for a program they participated in during their Planning 10 course."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Identifying Canada’s future leaders: The Top 20 Under 20 Award
Louise Chatterton LuchukBy Louise Chatterton Luchuk
June 25, 2007

What were you doing when you were a teenager? Founding a nonprofit organization? Heading up two successful business ventures? Discovering an effective and natural alternative to immunosuppressive drugs? Me neither! Yet, these are just some of the extraordinary activities that this year’s Top 20 Under 20 award recipients are up to.

Top 20 Under 20 is the national flagship program of Youth in Motion, an organization co-founded ten years ago by president & CEO Akela Peoples to help youth transition from school into the workforce. Says Peoples, “We felt there was a widening gap and we saw a lot of young people struggle with career exploration and the decision-making process. Our goal is to raise awareness with young people that there are many paths to success in today’s world of work, to empower them to plan ahead, and to show the correlation between having a job that you love and being happy and successful in life.”"

A mogul in Mexico starts to give away parts of his fortune - International Herald Tribune

A mogul in Mexico starts to give away parts of his fortune - International Herald Tribune:
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"Three months ago, he pledged to raise the endowments of his companies' foundations to $10 billion from $4 billion over the next four years. He promises to spend money on education and health. And he has begun to frequent the international philanthropy circuit, speaking at conferences, hobnobbing with Americans like Bill Clinton and some of the Kennedys."

Chicago philanthropy recognizes, honors DM - Campus

Chicago philanthropy recognizes, honors DM - Campus: "Northwestern University's Dance Marathon was recognized for its altruistic contributions by a Chicago philanthropy association on May 18.
NU DM former chairmen Chip Newcom and Nadia Rawls were given the second annual Youth in Philanthropy Award at an awards ceremony hosted by the Chicago Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

El Dorado Times - News

El Dorado Times - News: "“These students actually do read the newspaper, bless their hearts,” Wilkinson said.

Students brainstormed and came up with the idea to each make a donation as they walked onstage in exchange for two stickers - one to place on the principal, the other on the vice principal.

After clearing the idea with principal Al Sersland, the idea was a go. Sersland even brought in an antique milk jug to collect the donations.

During the ceremony, students placed stickers all over the men - front, back, hair, shoes and glasses.

“I'm sure the people in the audience were wondering what was going on,” Sersland said."

Low youth readership? Survey suggests we look in mirror

Low youth readership? Survey suggests we look in mirror: "A new report from Portland's youth philanthropy group YOUTHINK, spells it out pretty clearly -- young people are missing from the pages of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram.

To get to the point: young people don't show up in articles and the issues important to them go uncovered.

But the group's report also gives us a few tips to get on the right track, and they'd like to work with us to do it.

'The main point is that we really believe that young people are a huge part of Portland's population and deserve to be represented accurately and fairly to the public,' said recent Deering High School graduate Kate Curley."

National News

National News: "Grinspoon Encourages Youth Philanthropy
New York

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is offering $300,000 in grants to start youth philanthropy programs in 10 communities. The foundation will award $30,000 to each community to start a B'nai Tezedek program, which asks teens to contribute a minimum of $125 of their bar or bat mitzvah money to an individual endowment fund."

TACF and THS team up to teach students leadership in philanthropy

TACF and THS team up to teach students leadership in philanthropy: "Reading, writing and arithmetic arent all local students have learned this school year. The Texarkana Area Community Foundation and Texas High School have formed a partnership to teach students leadership in philanthropy. ‘Our vision is to involve other schools’ says Stuart Daniels, TACFs executive director. The partnership formed when TACF sought ways to develop their Youth Advisory Council. In their quest, they contacted Texas High educator Susan Waldrep who organized the students and helped them identify causes that directly effected teens in the Texarkana area. Students surveyed 100 other students on campus."

Planting the Seeds of Giving - washingtonpost.com

Planting the Seeds of Giving - washingtonpost.com: "Now the Rust Family Foundation has embarked on a somewhat different mission: teaching local students how to practice philanthropy. An endowment from Rust family members is funding a student grant program run by the Piedmont Community Foundation of Middleburg."

Rushville Republican - RCCF Youth In Philanthropy Fund awarded matching grant opportunity

Rushville Republican - RCCF Youth In Philanthropy Fund awarded matching grant opportunity: "The Rush County Community Foundation has received word that their Youth In Philanthropy Fund Grants Committee has been awarded a $5,000 Matching Fund Opportunity grant from the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana."

Channelnewsasia.com-Youth Challenge unveils new head and new plans

Channelnewsasia.com: "Youth Challenge unveils new head and new plans
By Asha Popatlal, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 05 June 2007 1905 hrs

SINGAPORE: Beleaguered charity Youth Challenge on Tuesday announced it has a new head and a slew of new plans.

The charity had been in the spotlight for irregular financial controls and corporate governance.

Its founder Vincent Lam resigned earlier this year, amidst the controversy."

Lucy Bernholz: Everyone Gives - Living Now on The Huffington Post

Lucy Bernholz: Everyone Gives - Living Now on The Huffington Post: "Getting children involved in giving is one way we can pass on, and perhaps increase, our generosity. And now there is a new tool dedicated to facilitating giving by young people - YouthGive*. Its one of the few (the only?) giving tools on the Internet that involves kids in the giving. Stories by kids, why they give, where they give, what they give. YouthGive provides tools that help fit giving into other lessons parents might want to teach their kids about money, such as budgeting, the value of an allowance, and why they need to protect their PIN. It ties in nicely with religious traditions, from tithing to tzedakah."

Avraham's One Village - JEWISH & benei Noach's ONE VILLAGE: Bar Mitzvah Philanthropy

Avraham's One Village - JEWISH & benei Noach's ONE VILLAGE: Bar Mitzvah Philanthropy: "Bar Mitzvah Philanthropy
by Gabrielle Birkner

A little less bar, a little more mitzvah.

The latest movers and shakers on the philanthropy scene may now be in the middle of a game of freeze dance. Teenagers celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs have emerged as a major charitable force -- with many giving away their monetary gifts totaling millions annually.

An eighth-grader who has severe nut allergies, Ian Callender, recently asked invitees to his James Bond-themed bar mitzvah party at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel to donate to the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute. The Upper West Side resident's request brought in $30,000. That money enabled the institute, housed at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, to purchase a new machine that helps doctors detect allergies."

Galt student stresses charitable giving in award-winning speech

Galt student stresses charitable giving in award-winning speech: "Paige Nordberg has dreams of giving millions, or even billions, of dollars to charities around the world.

A junior at Galt High School, Nordberg has a knack for public speaking. She plans to use that skill to inspire listeners to donate at the Future Business Leaders of America national competition in Chicago, Ill., where she will be competing in the public speaking contest."

The Albert Lea Tribune-Starting in September, nonprofits seeking county funds can go through the state's charity boot camp.

The Albert Lea Tribune: "High school grad picked for program about nonprofits"

The Albert Lea Tribune

The Albert Lea Tribune: "April Balsley, a 2006 Albert Lea High School graduate, was recently selected to the prestigious Next Generation Leaders Program, provided by American Humanics. NextGen helps college students interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit leadership to fulfill their required 300-hour internship with a nonprofit of their choice, without worrying about a stipend or making ends meet during college."

Jewish_Chronicle

Jewish_Chronicle: "Area teen foundation
distributes money
to charities
By Jo Marks Rifkin
Staff Writer

Seventeen teenage philanthropists recently disbursed $12,750 in b'nai mitzvah money and matching funds to needy charities.

They are part of the Samuel M. Goldston Teen Philanthropy Project, launched last year by the United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh Foundation, and now jointly administered with the Agency for Jewish Learning."

Kids build on donation, raise $8,000 for charity

Kids build on donation, raise $8,000 for charity: "For the fifth-graders who gave it to him, who don't quite understand what's hurting him, the pillow answered an important question: How do you help?

It was a bold idea that Jenny Clancy brought to her friend Ronda Payne one day in November.

Clancy, a kindergarten teacher at Village Green Elementary, had seen an episode of Oprah in which the talk show host gave $1,000 to everyone in her 300-person audience. The $1,000 could be donated to any charity or used as seed money to raise even more for the charity of their choice. All she asked was that they document their activities with a video camera."

MaineToday.com | NXT: Next Generation: It’s a lot more than Trapper Keepers and running laps

MaineToday.com | NXT: Next Generation: It’s a lot more than Trapper Keepers and running laps: "t’s a lot more than Trapper Keepers and running laps

Whoever thinks high schools are not a microcosm for the larger world needs to take a look around. We’ve got two perfect examples of just what kind of difference young people can make in their schools and the world around them right here in Maine.

From Back Cove to Tunisia
For the last several years the youth philanthropy group YOUTHINK has been giving out grants to students in Portland schools to change the community around them. That includes money for things like redecorating a school to make it more comfortable, creating a peer-literacy program for students from immigrant families and designing workshops to help teachers better understand the lives of homeless students.

As it turns out YOUTHINK’s one-of-a-kind approach could be a model for a similar project in Tunisia."

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy: "Print this article. Print This E-mail link to the article E-mail Link
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Stonington — The G.I.V.E. Committee of Pine Point School has been honored by the Fairfield County and Connecticut Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, winning the first award given for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy."

Newark Students Learn the Meaning of ‘Philanthropy’ :: PNNOnline ::

Newark Students Learn the Meaning of ‘Philanthropy’ :: PNNOnline ::: "riumphant and proud, three student representatives, Janine Cadet, Damon McCasker, and James McMillon from St. Philip’s Academy in Newark traveled to Commerce Bank to count up almost $7000 in loose change they had collected for the first annual Dollars & Sense Drive to raise money for the school.


Money was collected from teachers, faculty, family, friends and among themselves in coin boxes, made of recycled materials, which were decorated by the students and included a definition of “philanthropy.” Families were asked to talk with their children about the importance of giving back to the community."

Appleton Post-Crescent: Your Fox Cities News Source - Youths make meaningful connections in community

Appleton Post-Crescent: Your Fox Cities News Source - Youths make meaningful connections in community: "This summer O'Bright will complete her 10-month placement as the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin Inc.'s youth volunteer program coordinator.

'I was really interested in working in nonprofits,' O'Bright, a UW-Oshkosh AmeriCorps Connects member and an Appleton North High School graduate, said Thursday during AmeriCorps Week. 'They are so central to the community. They are involved in everything.'"

Hot tin roof work makes the grade (phillyBurbs.com) | Intelligencer

Hot tin roof work makes the grade (phillyBurbs.com) | Intelligencer: "Hot tin roof work makes the grade

By ANNIE TASKER
The Intelligencer

Eighteen students from Upper Bucks took their knowledge of construction and used it to help families in the hurricane-battered homes of Ocean Springs, Miss.

The youngsters, all from the Upper Bucks County Vocational Technical School, drove to Mississippi earlier this month to help with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts."

Students award $4,000 to 3 local nonprofits

Students award $4,000 to 3 local nonprofits: "Fresno State students enrolled in a sociology class called “Philanthropy and Grant Making” awarded a total of $4,000 to three nonprofit organizations at a ceremony May 14."

Missoulian: Loyola teens get a taste of philanthropy

Missoulian: Loyola teens get a taste of philanthropy: "Loyola teens get a taste of philanthropy
By KIM BRIGGEMAN of the Missoulian


They haven't solved world hunger - yet.

But a knot of Loyola Sacred Heart High School students who formed their own private foundation put the final touches on a school-year project last week, finalizing paperwork for distributing $20,000 to Missoula-area organizations.

Recipients will use the grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to help meet needs ranging from AIDS awareness to championship banners for Loyola's gymnasium."

NJ Jewish News on-line | Fund shows teens way to philanthropy

NJ Jewish News on-line | Fund shows teens way to philanthropy: "by Elaine Durbach
NJJN Bureau Chief/Central
05.10.07

Teenagers are being introduced to the traditions of Jewish philanthropy through a new program of the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey.

The B'nai Tzedek Program allows students entering grades six through 12 to establish a fund with a minimum contribution of $1,000.

After that, the budding philanthropists can recommend an allocation of about 5 percent from their fund to any Jewish charity of their choice, in this country or abroad."

Hillsdale.net

Hillsdale.net: "As part of an ongoing effort to introduce the tradition of philanthropy to young people, the Hillsdale County Com–munity Foundation is continuing its Elementary Philan–thropy program at four area school"

Charlotte Observer | 05/13/2007 | Teens take on role of philanthropists

Charlotte Observer | 05/13/2007 | Teens take on role of philanthropists: "Teens take on role of philanthropists
In program's inaugural undertaking, $5,000 donated to 6 groups
JOSH LANIER

The Teens Changing Gaston County Youth Philanthropy Board recently celebrated the year's accomplishments along with representatives from nonprofit agencies who were assisted by the board.

It's been a year of memories and life experiences and the beginning of friendships that will last a lifetime for the students involved in the philanthropic undertaking."

Genocide Intervention Network students nominated for state award

Genocide Intervention Network students nominated for state award: "Genocide Intervention Network students nominated for state award

The American Refugee Committee has nominated the student advisory board of the Genocide Intervention Network-Minnesota (GI-Net) to receive the Outstanding Youth Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. St. Thomas students make up most of the board. The Youth Award is given to an individual or a group that has shown outstanding philanthropic effort exemplifying commitment, dedication and talent in making a difference to society."

Osprey Media. - Lindsay Daily Post - Ontario, CA-Students earn $5,000 for charity

Osprey Media. - Lindsay Daily Post - Ontario, CA: "Students earn $5,000 for charity

Catherine Whitnall / Daily Post Reporter
Local News - Monday, May 14, 2007 @ 09:00

Only one organization earned $5,000 from a national philanthropic agency but all of those featured in presentations by local Catholic school students are winners.

Brooke Thompson, co-ordinator of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative via the Toskan Casale Foundation, explained each charity showcased through presentations by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School Grade 10 students are now much better known."

Palo Alto Daily News

Palo Alto Daily News: "Fellow East Palo Alto award winner Daisy Cabrera started her own T-shirt company after a nonprofit college preparation program to which she belonged needed T-shirts for a road race aimed at stopping community violence. She too aspires to be the first in her family to attend college.

'I am a very ambitious person and that is why I work so hard to become somebody and succeed in business,' Daisy said. 'I want my family to be proud of me, and one day to have people look at me and know that I made something of myself despite a lot of bad influences.'"

South Bend Tribune

South Bend Tribune: "LAPORTE -- Sophia Moody has a gift to share. The gift of giving.

She celebrated her seventh birthday April 1. The first-grader decided to donate all presents received from friends to LaPorte Hospital Foundation Children's Fund."

Girl Scout gives Avondale fourth-graders a lesson in philanthropy 101- al.com

Girl Scout gives Avondale fourth-graders a lesson in philanthropy 101- al.com: "Fifteen Avondale Elementary School fourth-graders can now proudly say they understand the meaning of philanthropy.

They've practiced it.

The children make up a class that Sally McEwen, a 16-year-old junior from The Altamont School, has been teaching since September about grants, saving money, budgeting and helping meet needs of people in the community - in this case, needs at the school."

Give and Take: Three Quick Steps to Attracting Young People to Charities

Via Give and Take

Give and Take: Three Quick Steps to Attracting Young People to Charities: "Three Quick Steps to Attracting Young People to Charities

Barry Hessenius, charity consultant and former executive director of the California Arts Council, still has generational succession on his brain.

Last week his Barry’s Blog discussed a report he recently wrapped up that examined what arts charities in California were doing to attract young people—not just as patrons, but as donors, staff members, and volunteers. The answer, in a nutshell, was not much. Given California’s size and diversity, Mr. Hessenius feels this troubling finding probably applies to arts organizations nationwide."

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Youth Philanthropy Boards give $10,000 in Kent and Sussex

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Youth Philanthropy Boards give $10,000 in Kent and Sussex: "Youth Philanthropy Boards give $10,000 in Kent and Sussex
Posted Thursday, May 10, 2007

GEORGETOWN -- Thirty high school students who this year served on the Youth Philanthropy Boards for Kent and Sussex counties recently presented $10,000 in grants to six organizations that serve youth. The boards, which teach young people how to evaluate need, are sponsored by the Delaware Community Foundation."

Rocky Mountain News - Denver and Colorado's reliable source for breaking news, sports and entertainment: Local

Rocky Mountain News - Denver and Colorado's reliable source for breaking news, sports and entertainment: Local: "ne student donated $67 that she had in her piggy bank.

Another put together a fashion show at school and charged $5 per ticket.

And still another stood outside a supermarket for four hours collecting donations.

Those students and others had one goal: to raise thousands of dollars in quarters to feed homeless children in Denver."

Kellogg Grant for YouthNoise Takes Teen Activism Offline :: PNNOnline ::

Kellogg Grant for YouthNoise Takes Teen Activism Offline :: PNNOnline ::: "YouthNoise, a youth-powered online social activist network, announces today that it will extend its reach from cyberspace directly into offline communities through a series of youth-led summits in 10 cities across the United States over the next two years. This project is funded by a $375,000 grant from the Kellogg Foundation."

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy

TheDay.com - Pine Point G.I.V.E. Honored For Philanthropy: "The G.I.V.E. Committee of Pine Point School has been honored by the Fairfield County and Connecticut Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, winning the first award given for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy."

HLS: News: HLS students organize to donate one day’s wages to charity

HLS: News: HLS students organize to donate one day’s wages to charity: "HLS students organize to donate one day’s wages to charity
One Day's Work volunteers

HLS members of
One Day's Work

On June 27, Harvard Law School students working in summer jobs around the country will be donating one day of their wages to charitable organizations thanks to One Day's Work, a new organization founded by HLS students."

Grant to help bring fresh produce to the needy - Syracuse.com

Grant to help bring fresh produce to the needy - Syracuse.com: "The Hamilton Food Cupboard on Mill Street is among the four grant recipients in Colgate University's Student Philanthropy Council project. The pantry plans to use its $2,200 award to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to its participants - about 100 southern Madison County families - each month."

Like Idol, only for charity

Like Idol, only for charity: "Students made presentations to classmates, teachers and a panel of judges about four charities - the Georgian Good Food Box, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Frontline Collingwood Titz and Glitz and My Friends House. The students, who made the best pitch, would earn $5,000 towards their charity.

'They will decide who makes the best pitch,' said teacher Ron Bracey. 'This is the first year we are doing it. It's like Canadian Idol, only for charities.'

The money was donated by the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, a program organized by the Toskan Casale Foundation."

Colgate: Colgate University News - Students in philanthropy seminar distribute $10,000 to nonprofits

Colgate: Colgate University News - Students in philanthropy seminar distribute $10,000 to nonprofits: "Last night, seven Philanthropy Seminar students passed their final with flying colors.

The team of sophomores and juniors, known as the Upstate Institute Student Philanthropy Council, had spent the past eight months under the guidance of Ellen Kraly, Upstate Institute director, and Kate Lucey, institute staff member, preparing to distribute $10,000 in grants to area nonprofits."

Fort Bend Herald

Fort Bend Herald: "Some of them go by “yippers' while others call themselves “yips,” but dozens of high school students were applauded and named “friends” by the non-profit groups they benefited through the Youth in Philanthropy Program, known as “YIP"

Valedictorian's volunteering a priority

Valedictorian's volunteering a priority: "Leigh spearheaded the Youth Philanthropy Fellowship, leading the 90-member group to raise more than $50,000 in three years. In her four years on student council, she made monthly trips downtown to serve meals at Franklin Circle Christian Church. In addition, she volunteered as an assistant in a Pilates class for children with physical disabilities."

Generous generation | TideSports.com

Generous generation | TideSports.com: "On the other hand, there’s the perception that teens are superkids, destined to make straight A’s, be on the basketball team, be president of the SGA and go on to certain Ivy League superstardom.

But where does that leave the rest of teens?

One answer is volunteering.

This generation, more than any other, has increased its level of volunteering in past years, according to a new study."

Jewish Funders Network

Jewish Funders Network: "JTFN Pilot Incentive Grants Program

The Jewish Teen Funders Network (JTFN) is pleased to invite proposals for its pilot incentive grants program. JTFN strives to provide Jewish teens with multiple Jewish values-driven opportunities to engage in collective philanthropic giving with their peers. It is our belief that the foundation provided by Jewish youth philanthropy programs will strengthen teens’ insight and commitment to the Jewish community, and that the alumni of these programs will engage in lifelong giving within the framework of Jewish values."

The Chronicle, 4/30/2007: Changes in the News Media Make a Big Difference to Philanthropy, Expert Say

The Chronicle, 4/30/2007: Changes in the News Media Make a Big Difference to Philanthropy, Expert Say:
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"She said her blog also plans to introduce a new feature at the end of May called Living, which will cover 'everything except politics' and have as one of its missions to engage young people in philanthropy."

Students Donate $20,000 to Help Build Pentagon Memorial

Students Donate $20,000 to Help Build Pentagon Memorial: "Students Donate $20,000 to Help Build Pentagon Memorial

About 120 fourth- and fifth-grade students and their chaperones representing J.W. Alvey Elementary School in Haymarket, Va., presented a check for $20,000 to the Pentagon Memorial Fund today during a ceremony at the Pentagon."

Montrose Daily Press Online

Montrose Daily Press Online: "MONTROSE — Nonprofits across the region gathered in Ridgway Thursday to meet some of the faces of their supporters— area high school students.

The El Pomar Youth in Community Service program is in five San Juan Mountain Region high schools, Gunnison, Montrose, Norwood, Olathe and Telluride. The extra-curricular organization is a stewardship program of El Pomar, a foundation whose goal is to enhance communities through grants."

Juniors to spend summer on 4,000-mile trek for philanthropy - News

Juniors to spend summer on 4,000-mile trek for philanthropy - News: "W juniors Jake DiGregorio and Pat Kirby will spend most of their summer biking - 4,000 miles from California to Washington.

The Pi Kappa Phi brothers will participate in the 64-day Journey of Hope event hosted by their fraternity's national philanthropic organization, Push America."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: What's Driving Young Professionals from the Nonprofit Sector?

onPhilanthropy: Articles: What's Driving Young Professionals from the Nonprofit Sector?: "Jessica Stannard-Friel, 4/26/2007

Last week, we shared the results of a Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) survey that showed that a significant portion of YNPN constituents don’t expect to become executive directors or perhaps to stay in the nonprofit sector at all. Based on the volume of comments with which our readers responded, it looks like this is something that a number of you are worried about."

Wisconsin State Journal

Wisconsin State Journal: "Building a resource directory as part of a focus on youth philanthropy by local members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

WebWire | Local Teen Wins Prestigious Annual Philanthropy Award

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April 17, 2007 BOSTON --- Although just 17 years old, Nick Simmons-Stern is an inspirational local philanthropist. As a result of his work on behalf of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Nick has been selected to receive the prestigious 2007 Young Philanthropist Award from Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB)."

School to celebrate how eagle project took flight - Orlando Sentinel : Orange County News School to celebrate how eagle project took flight - Orlando

School to celebrate how eagle project took flight - Orlando Sentinel : Orange County News School to celebrate how eagle project took flight - Orlando Sentinel : Orange County News: "A St. Augustine elementary school that challenged other Florida schools to raise money for bald-eagle conservation and education will celebrate the results today in Orlando and urge schools across the nation to do the same.

The American Eagle & Literacy Challenge, as the effort by Timberlin Creek Elementary is called, has several components."

(Thomaston) Youthlinks Animal Care Team Practices Philanthropy - Community - WaldoSoup

(Thomaston) Youthlinks Animal Care Team Practices Philanthropy - Community - WaldoSoup: "THOMASTON (April 19): Eighteen local youth were recently given a unique opportunity to practice philanthropy within their community. A donor who gave $1000 to Youthlinks specified that the money be used by kids participating in Youthlinks’ Animal Care Team program (ACT) to practice philanthropy and support the Humane Society of Knox County. Youth participants would be responsible for determining the Humane Society’s needs and deciding how the money should be spent."

Jacksonville.com: First Coast Community: Arlington: Story: 2 UNF students receive awards for caring spirits 04/18/07

Jacksonville.com: First Coast Community: Arlington: Story: 2 UNF students receive awards for caring spirits 04/18/07: "2 UNF students receive awards for caring spirits


Special to My Arlington Sun

One wants to practice medicine in developing countries; the other aspires to be an occupational therapist for children with disabilities. Both University of North Florida students were honored April 11 for their caring spirits."

Rushville Republican - RCCF Youth in Philanthropy Committee announces first grants awarded

Rushville Republican - RCCF Youth in Philanthropy Committee announces first grants awarded: "The Youth In Philanthropy Grants Committee recently met to review grant applications for the first grant cycle for the fund."

How to Engage Youth Volunteers - Ways to Attract Youth Volunteers - More About Youth Volunteers

How to Engage Youth Volunteers - Ways to Attract Youth Volunteers - More About Youth Volunteers: "Change the World With a Youth Media Agency
From Joanne Fritz,
Your Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Orgs.
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Marketing is often a challenge for nonprofits with limited budgets, but with creativity and only a minimum of your own money and resources, you can fill your nonprofit’s marketing needs with a profit-generating, world-changing social marketing department."

Young Indiana volunteers honored

Young Indiana volunteers honored: "ore than 20 young volunteers from Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties were recognized today by the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Councils at the annual Gold Acorn Youth Volunteer Celebration in New Albany.

The three counties’ youth councils also awarded more than $15,000 in grants to approximately 20 community organizations around Southern Indiana."

News Times Live Ridgefield Report-Teens to be honored for philanthropic work

News Times Live Ridgefield Report: "Teens to be honored for philanthropic work

Ridgefield teens Shritika and Amirta Sankar will be honored Thursday at the 2007 Connecticut Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell.

The event is sponsored by the Connecticut and Fairfield County Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

uuworld.org : youth group practices philanthropy

uuworld.org : youth group practices philanthropy: "Youth group practices philanthropy

Pay It Forward project gives Boise youth opportunity to invest in others.
By Michelle Bates Deakin
4.13.07


At a December 2006 meeting of the Coming of Age class of the Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (BUUF) in Idaho, she fanned a crisp stack of brand new $100 bills before the 17 youth and their mentors."

Empowering teensJewish Youth Philanthropy Institute founderstepping down to focus on national programs

Empowering teensJewish Youth Philanthropy Institute founderstepping down to focus on national programs: "Empowering teensJewish Youth Philanthropy Institute founderstepping down to focus on national programs
by Eric Fingerhut

Staff Writer

Barbara Gervis Lubran says it drives her nuts 'when people say teens are the leaders of tomorrow.'

'They're the leaders of today' and should be treated like serious decision makers, says the founder of the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute, who is leaving her post as the group's chair this spring.

The young people who have worked with her say she does exactly that."

Schwab Launches New Money-Mentoring Web Site for Parents

Schwab Launches New Money-Mentoring Web Site for Parents: "SAN FRANCISCO, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parents and grandparents seeking to ground their children in the basics of modern-day money management have a new resource to turn to at http://www.schwabmoneywise.com . The Web site offers practical guidance, tools, tips, calculators and a life-stage-based interactive game to help adults learn how to talk to kids about money and equip them with critical knowledge of personal and consumer finance. The site is organized by financial topic (budgeting, saving, borrowing, investing, taxes and philanthropy)"

Couch potato humanitarian - Opinion

Couch potato humanitarian - Opinion: "This past week, I became an investor in a small butcher shop in Agsu, Azerbaijan. It took just 10 minutes, and I didn't even get up off of my couch. I hope I can persuade you to do something similar.

You see, most college students, myself included, often think that we as individuals can't do much when it comes to tackling a big problem such as world poverty. It's the kind of issue where creating Facebook groups, wearing colored wristbands, attending rallies on McKeldin Mall and yes, writing in The Diamondback don't have much of a real-world impact.

Time and money are generally what it takes to make a difference, and college students are short on both. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet don't have to worry about paying for tuition, housing and drinks at Cornerstone. And students don't have much time to think about changing the world in between classes, internships, homework, parties, the gym and so forth."

Fredericksburg.com - A rain garden blooms, thanks to generous donations

Fredericksburg.com - A rain garden blooms, thanks to generous donations: "t should be known that in addition to other donor support, including Abby Construction and Luck Stone, the project was really made possible through a $1,000 grant from the members of Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) of the Community Foundation of the Rappa- hannock River Region. YIP was founded to engage youth in works of philanthropy in our area."

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > The Best of the Best

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > The Best of the Best: "William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18–23

Sarah Rose Varadian

Following the events of Sept. 11, 2001, President Bush asked every child in the United States to send $1 to the Fund for Afghan Children. Sarah Rose Varadian, who was 13 at the time, turned to her parents and said, “A dollar is not enough from a teenager.” She promptly put together a children’s fair in her front yard, and with the help of her friends raised more than $800 for the fund."

City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National

Joanne Fritz from About.com covers City Year

City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National: "City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National
City Year, founded in 1988, provides young people 17-24 years old an opportunity to volunteer for a full year of service in underserved schools. The organization started Young Heroes in 1993 for middle-school youth who wanted to emulate their older peers."

DesMoinesRegister.com

DesMoinesRegister.com: "Waukee girl helps donate fun center at Blank hospital
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A Waukee girl has worked with four Des Moines girls to help entertain patients at Blank Children's Hospital.

They have donated a $3,500 mobile fun center - complete with a flat-screen television, DVD player, Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii - to the hospital. The donation came after the youths raised more than $14,000 during a Christmas fundraiser for Konner Mongar of Des Moines, a 4-year-old leukemia patient."

Meadville Tribune - MTV stars part of Student Philanthropy Day

Meadville Tribune - MTV stars part of Student Philanthropy Day: "Speaking on the importance of giving back was what brought Brown and one of her co-stars from “The Duel,” Brad Fiorenza, to Edinboro. Both were guests at the university’s second annual Philanthropy Day, an event to highlight and promote goodwill and service in the campus community and beyond. All proceeds from Monday’s event will benefit the newly-established university Student Legacy Scholarship fund, which provides an annual award to a senior with demonstrated financial need"

Four receive Gold Awards; philanthropy honored.

Four receive Gold Awards; philanthropy honored.: "hese young women have received a Gold Award, the highest level of recognition that a Girl Scout age 14 to 18 may earn:"

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH: "YEP announces second round of grants available

MARION - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), a youth council dedicated to grant making, volunteerism, and leadership in Marion County, is seeking applicants for its second round of youth grants for the Marion community. YEP has available $1,500 for service projects by local youth organizations. Applications are available now through Monday, April 9.

YEP, through the support of the Marion Community Foundation, seeks to provide funding for non-profit community and school-based youth organizations and projects by groups whose members are under the age of 21."

Welcome to the Whistler Question!-Choir, drama club and AWARE group receive a total of $1,000

Welcome to the Whistler Question!: "Choir, drama club and AWARE group receive a total of $1,000
Jennifer Miller
jmiller@whistlerquestion.com
After a fairly long deliberation process, the Whistler Youth Foundation (YWF) has announced the recipients of its 2007 grants. The grants are awarded by young people, for youth-oriented, non-profit projects in the Whistler community."

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Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser - News

Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser - News: "Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser
Dan Merica
Issue date: 3/29/07 Section: News

For any club, the most difficult task in their operation is making sure they have enough money to effectively carry out their mission statement. Habitat for Humanity at Bentley has taken a unique approach to the fundraising process.

Each semester Bentley determines the amount of money each club will get. However, with only some funding coming from the Bentley administration, there are still gaps in every clubs budget that are filled by fundraising. With many clubs using similar fundraising techniques, it takes some creativity to make a fundraiser effective."

Gaining more than a tan on Spring Break - Features

Gaining more than a tan on Spring Break - Features: "While most college students spent their Spring Breaks recovering from the stresses of school, 73 Keene State College students spent their week off helping others.

As part of Alternative Spring Break, five groups of students were sent to cities in South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi, to lend a hand rebuilding communities and cleaning the environment."

With a Charity for Soldiers, Youths Make Recycling Pay - New York Times

With a Charity for Soldiers, Youths Make Recycling Pay - New York Times: "But after a long day at school, after softball and chorus and cheerleading, Brittany Bergquist, 16, and her brother, Robbie, 15, come home to an extracurricular activity remarkable even among the high-achieving teenagers in this well-to-do Boston suburb: They run a nonprofit — with a hand from their parents — that has raised $1 million for phone cards for American troops overseas."

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AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > There Will Be a Minga!

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > There Will Be a Minga!: "There Will Be a Minga!

If you have ever had any doubts about the value of youth in philanthropy, Craig Kielburger is living proof that one is never too young to become a philanthropist and activist.

Born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, Kielburger was just 12 years old when he happened to see an article in the newspaper that would have a profound effect. He read about another 12-year-old boy on the other side of the world who had been murdered near his home in Pakistan. The young boy had been abandoned at age four and sent to work in a carpet factory, weaving rugs that would eventually end up in countries such as Canada and the United States."

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AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized: "Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized

At this year’s AFP International Conference on Fundraising, the Diversity Art Showcase, sponsored by The Alford Group, features artwork by students from the Dallas area who attend The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas, a private school whose student body includes students from 12 foreign countries. The artwork was selected by AFP, and a panel of judges determined the first-, second- and third-place winners, as well as those receiving honorable mention."

MyWestTexas.com - Children's mural represents 'a safe place'

MyWestTexas.com - Children's mural represents 'a safe place': "Even the hole in the tree on the mural plays a significant role. It represents a safe place, Townsend explained. 'We all need a safe place,' she added.

Some Students in Philanthropy chapters, including the chapters of Odessa College and the University of Texas at the Permian Basin (UTPB), provided partial funding for the mural.

Debra Westmoreland is the coordinator and instructor for UTPB and Odessa College's Students in Philanthropy chapters, a project of the Abell-Hanger Foundation."

Daily Herald | DuPage County-School recognized nationally for AIDS ministry in Africa

Daily Herald | DuPage County: "Recognition was never the goal. But this year the school beat out dozens of contenders nationwide to be named winner of the national Association For Fundraising Professionals’ William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy in the age 5-to-17 category.

The Academy students were nominated for the prestigious award by the Chicago AFP chapter and will pick up their prize Tuesday at the national association’s convention in Dallas.

The gathering will feature noted speakers including actress Brooke Shields and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong."

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More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before

More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before: "More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before


For Kawthar Ali, community service is as critical as college classes or her part-time job working with children.

A veteran of numerous volunteer efforts, the University of Michigan-Dearborn senior spent her spring break this month repairing Louisiana homes destroyed by Hurricane Rita. She was one of 300 students who gave up traditional revelry for old-fashioned philanthropy."

Lambda Chi Alpha hosts annual Watermelon Fest - News

Lambda Chi Alpha hosts annual Watermelon Fest - News: "his week the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity is hosting Watermelon Fest, the fraternity's annual philanthropy event, and is aiming to donate 1,000 pounds of canned goods and at least $300 to the Capital Area Food Bank.

According to the chapter's Web site, Watermelon Fest features Olympic-style competitions between sororities at GW and other D.C. area schools."

Norwin graduates play key role in philanthropy event | YourNorwin.com

Norwin graduates play key role in philanthropy event | YourNorwin.com: "Every college has a tradition.

For two Norwin High School graduates, their time at Penn State University was highlighted by what the university deems 'the largest student-run philanthropy event in the world.'

Michael Funk and Amy Noblick, both of North Huntingdon, were two of the more than 700 dancers and 3,000 organizers in a 46-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon -- known as THON."

Sierra Sun - Community-Soroptimists look to next generation

Sierra Sun - Community: "The Soroptimists International of Truckee-Donner are spreading the word that philanthropy can start with any woman, at any age — and a group of local students are catching on.
The S Club, a volunteer group for girls at Sierra High, is the high school version of Soroptimists and is coordinated by the women’s group.
Through participation in the S Club, 18 young ladies are meeting influential role models and are learning the value of community service."

Around Indiana

Around Indiana: "Youth Philanthropy Council taking grant applications

The Floyd County Youth Philanthropy Council is accepting applications for grants from organizations that work with young people."

NJ Jewish News | Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver

NJ Jewish News | Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver: "Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver

by Johanna Ginsberg
NJJN Staff Writer

Jennifer Schechner, 15, of Short Hills was overwhelmed by the number of her peers who want to give their money away. One of 107 teens attending a teen philanthropy conference in Denver March 30 to April 3, she said, “I thought ours was an isolated program. But it turns out it’s a nationwide thing. It was overwhelming in a great way,” she said a few days after the conference."

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News

The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News: "Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council members wound down their year Sunday by awarding grants to six area organizations.

It's the same work council members have done since the group began four years ago as part of the Hutchinson Community Foundation"

Gift Hub: Youthgive in the News

Article on Youthgive from Gift HUB

Gift Hub: Youthgive in the News: "Youthgive in the News

Youthgive exists to grow the next generation of givers. ('Give your child the gift of philanthropy.') A labor of love by two of my favorite people, Jenny Yancey and Dan Siegle, Youthgive has been profiled on ABC-KGO News in the San Francisco area. Helping children develop into happy, well-adjusted, generous-hearted citizens is an ideal for so many families, whether wealthy or not. Youthgive will, when fully implemented be, an ambitious national effort, with projects in many local communities."

Ryan Humble will speak

better business bureau: "Ryan Humble, a Las Cruces Mayfield High School senior and president of the junior board of The Stocker Foundation, will speak at the monthly meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Texas El Paso Chapter from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the El Paso Club in the Chase Bank Building, 201 E. Main."

Latest Philanthropy Trend: Giving Away Bar Mitzvah Gifts - March 15, 2007 - The New York Sun

Latest Philanthropy Trend: Giving Away Bar Mitzvah Gifts - March 15, 2007 - The New York Sun: "The latest movers and shakers on the philanthropy scene may now be in the middle of a game of freeze dance.

Teenagers celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs have emerged as a major charitable force — with many giving away their monetary gifts totaling millions annually."

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