Real-life learning - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

Real-life learning - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA: "They’re some of the memories that a group of Widdifield Secondary School Grade 10 students came away with in a class that has more to offer than just lessons from a textbook.

“It was a way to see what other people live through, to see what you can do to help so you’re not absorbed in your own life,” said Megan Hives.

She’s among four students in Widdifield’s civics program who picked Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth as their research project on grassroots charities."

City girl, 12, in running for national award - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

City girl, 12, in running for national award - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA: "n just over a year, local student Lily Dart, 12, has raised enough money to build a schoolhouse in Kenya, and she founded a group that promotes children’s education rights called Kids for All Kids (KFAK).

Now she’s up for a national award for all her hard work, and she needs your vote."

Kids make lemonade to prepare for when life hands them lemons

Kids make lemonade to prepare for when life hands them lemons: "Children all over Austin will be setting up lemonade stands this Sunday, May 3 as part of the first-ever Lemonade Day Austin. Participating youth have set goals, developed business plans, established budgets and sought investors as a part of the program, which is supported by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas and sponsored by the Trilogy Employees Foundation."

Refugees kids in Malaysia help Burma storm victims

Refugees kids in Malaysia help Burma storm victims: "The plan didn't fly, but Steven and other children in the school for Myanmar refugees came up with a better idea: They wrote short pieces about their lives _ mostly sad tales of survival _ published them in a colorful children's book and earned 25,000 ringgit ($7,000) from its sale."

Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI): William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students | The Aspen Institute

Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI): William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students | The Aspen Institute: "he Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience."

Inside Our Schools: YouthChoose philanthropy project teaches valuable lessons - ContraCostaTimes.com

Inside Our Schools: YouthChoose philanthropy project teaches valuable lessons - ContraCostaTimes.com: "In this time of shriveling school programs due to state budget cuts, students at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in San Ramon are like the residents of Whoville who kept the spirit of Christmas alive even after the Grinch stole their presents.

Their YouthChoose philanthropy project, now in its fifth year, empowers students to beautify their community while raising money to provide resources for schools in low-income areas."

Teaching charity to children … Make it fun - Wakefield, MA - Wakefield Observer

Teaching charity to children … Make it fun - Wakefield, MA - Wakefield Observer: "Wakefield - How do parents and grandparents teach their children the importance of charitable giving while creating a meaningful, positive experience? Should the act of being charitable mean being completely selfless? Or can you create memories for your child while honoring the memory of others?"

Wichita Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner: Get a free lemonade stand, and teach your kids how to give to others

Wichita Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner: Get a free lemonade stand, and teach your kids how to give to others: "A few weeks ago, however, I signed up with my kids for the Take a Stand With Sunkist, and today the stand arrived! Not familiar with the program? Here's a bit about it:"

Teenagers to be made to do 50 hours’ community work - mirror.co.uk

Teenagers to be made to do 50 hours’ community work - mirror.co.uk: "The Lads Army will be announced today by Gordon Brown and will perform good deeds from helping in old people’s homes to picking up litter or charity work. The scheme will start in parts of England in September and become national over the next two years.

The PM has not ruled out making it compulsory if teenagers refuse."

Youth volunteering dips, first time since 9/11

Youth volunteering dips, first time since 9/11: "Even so, an analysis of federal data has found that the percentage of teens who volunteer dipped in recent years, ending an upward trend that began after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

'They're still volunteering at higher rates than their parents did,' says Peter Levine, director of Tufts University's Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement, also known as CIRCLE."

Pulse Niagara Online Edition

Pulse Niagara Online Edition: "St. Catharines – Students at Laura Secord Secondary School are taking learning outside of the classroom and discovering how much power they have in their community."

Children's Hospital launches "Game-a-thon" - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe

Children's Hospital launches "Game-a-thon" - Daily Business Update - The Boston Globe: "Children's Hospital Boston said its Generation Cures initiative has launched a 'Game for Good' game-a-thon for tweens as part of its fund-raising efforts.

The two-month competition lets 'tweens use their gaming powers for good to fuel the discovery of cures and treatments for serious childhood diseases,' the hospital said in a press release that included the photo that accompanies this post."

Stillwater NewsPress - SHS students help fight against childhood cancer

Stillwater NewsPress - SHS students help fight against childhood cancer: "SHS students help fight against childhood cancer

Stillwater High School students’ volunteered time to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Their grand donation announced this summer is the result of their fundraising efforts through the national Rally Against Childhood Cancer program benefiting St. Jude."

'Civic generation' rolls up sleeves in record numbers - USATODAY.com

'Civic generation' rolls up sleeves in record numbers - USATODAY.com: "Young adults who grew up in the shadow of the 9/11 attacks and saw the wreckage of Hurricane Katrina are volunteering at home and abroad in record numbers. The generation that learned in school to serve as well as to read and write, the Millennials were the first global Internet explorers even as they pioneered social networking for favorite causes at home."

Girl Scout goes for gold with prom dress charity :: News :: PIONEER PRESS :: Franklin Park Herald-Journal

Girl Scout goes for gold with prom dress charity :: News :: PIONEER PRESS :: Franklin Park Herald-Journal: "Now Wilson, a junior at Trinity High School in River Forest, is going for the gold.

To earn this rank, she is collecting prom dresses and related apparel, such as shoes, purses, jewelry and unused makeup.

'With collecting, you can reach an immense amount of people you don't even know about,' Wilson said."

Children learn how to give away £3,000 to charity (From Enfield Independent)

Children learn how to give away £3,000 to charity (From Enfield Independent): "PHILANTHROPIC pupils are learning how to fight their corner and give to charity at the same time.

Pupils of Turin Grove School, in Turin Road, Edmonton, will be given £3,000 from the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) to give away next week."

Youth nonprofit grants $5,200 to Hospice Austin

Youth nonprofit grants $5,200 to Hospice Austin: "Girls Giving Grants, a philanthropic organization made up of girls in grades 8-12, chose Hospice Austin as its 2009 Community Partner and annual grant recipient."

Portage students recognized for service learning project

Portage students recognized for service learning project: "Portage Middle School students were named among the top 20 nationally for their participation in a project to collect food and clothing for those in need. The Drive for The League, a national service-learning program, was done in November, and Portage students contributed $263,199 in time
and donations."

Grant-getting curriculum prepares students for work force - Sacramento Business Journal:

Grant-getting curriculum prepares students for work force - Sacramento Business Journal:: "But there’s nothing everyday about the role Brown and Phan are playing in the philanthropy world. Both the grant giver and the recipient are high school students. They’re part of an innovative Sacramento program that teaches and enthuses young people about philanthropy, provides small grants of up to $500 for youth-led projects, and along the way, helps kids develop analytical thinking, leadership and budget-setting skills that will help them later as workers and consumers."

$21,000 to be award for youths’ projects - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

$21,000 to be award for youths’ projects - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: "In Youth We Trust, a youth philanthropic program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, will present more than $21,000 to 11 area groups that want to make a difference. The group is hosting a reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, 946 N. Second St."

They know much about philanthropy - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA

They know much about philanthropy - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA: "The Georgian Good Food Box program is in the money following Collingwood Collegiate Institute's annual Youth and Philanthropy competition."

Kids Can Make A Difference - Program Description

Kids Can Make A Difference - Program Description: "ids Can Make A Difference® (KIDS), an educational program for middle- and high school students, focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help. The major goal is to stimulate the students to take some definite follow-up actions as they begin to realize that one person can make a difference."

Fundraising in the Blogosphere | Get Fully Funded Blog

Fundraising in the Blogosphere | Get Fully Funded Blog: "Fundraising in the Blogosphere

On March 31, I presented my first session at the AFP Conference in New Orleans. I shared what I know about fundraising with blogs to a hundred or so new friends. Here are some highlights from the presentation:

Nonprofits can use a blog to communicate, educate and separate (people from their money)."

MaineBusiness.com | Maine News Direct

MaineBusiness.com | Maine News Direct: "Maine Students Teach Others What it Means to Give


(Sabattus) Students in the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) programs at Litchfield Middle School, Sabattus Central School and Oak Hill High School gave away $3,000 today to local charities as part of a new community service program."

South County Mail - Rogersville, Missouri - Neighbor Newspapers > News > Students deliver, unload donations to pantry

South County Mail - Rogersville, Missouri - Neighbor Newspapers > News > Students deliver, unload donations to pantry: "fter two years of collecting food for the Webster County Food Pantry, Fordland EAGLES teacher Sarah Gatewood decided it was time for her students to get a more hands-on experience.

“I thought it would be good for them to see the process, what happens to all the food we collect, where it goes and how it gets distributed,” said Gatewood, in her first year at Fordland."