Young Missoula philanthropists aid Brazilian orphans

Young Missoula philanthropists aid Brazilian orphans: "Their stories so moved the Missoula Youth Philanthropy Club that its five members, themselves teenagers, made it part of their mission to ease their pain.

'You hear these stories about kids, but it's a lot different seeing it and experiencing it,' said Loyola High School sophomore Kaile Sauro, a Philanthropy Club member who returned early this week from a 10-day mission to the orphanage."

Local Teen Helps Families Of Autistic Children In Va. - News - WAMU 88.5 FM American University Radio

Local Teen Helps Families Of Autistic Children In Va. - News - WAMU 88.5 FM American University Radio: "Local Teen Helps Families Of Autistic Children In Va.
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February 21, 2011 - In Virginia, a teenager at Thomas Jefferson High School is doing her part to make a difference in the lives of autistic children, with a technology millions of people carry around in their pockets each day."

Student government donates to nonprofits - Northwestern College

Student government donates to nonprofits - Northwestern College: "Northwestern College’s Student Government Association (SGA) has donated $5,000 to area nonprofit organizations. The funds represent savings on the college’s energy bill during the SGA-sponsored ConServe initiative last year."

Philanthropy efforts of young teen recognized | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan

Philanthropy efforts of young teen recognized | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan: "In fact, Leah spends so much of her time inspiring, encouraging and helping other kids who also have diabetes that she recently was selected as Colorado's top youth volunteer in the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community awards program."

Teens Donate More, Volunteer More, Create Social Enterprises | Social Enterprise

Teens Donate More, Volunteer More, Create Social Enterprises | Social Enterprise: "Post-Millennial kids are taking action on causes dear to their hearts. Very aware of major global issues, such as the recession, and extremely familiar with technological trends, the still-materialistic teens are mobilizing support for philanthropic issues via social media, raising money on Facebook, and even creating their own organizations.

'The number of kids creating their own organizations and taking action for causes they care about is skyrocketing,' said Nancy Lublin, New York-based CEO of DoSomething.org, a non-profit that helps get youths"

William & Mary -�Conference to educate, inspire next generation of social innovators

William & Mary -�Conference to educate, inspire next generation of social innovators: "More than 150 students, faculty and community partners from Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and New Jersey will converge upon William & Mary Feb. 11-12 for the inaugural Active Citizens Conference, the first student conference of its kind to be held at the College."

Young Volunteers Are New Generation Of Savvy Entrepreneurs

Young Volunteers Are New Generation Of Savvy Entrepreneurs: "For a growing crop of teen and college philanthropists, typical young adult behavior takes a different twist.

Harvard sophomore Julie Zauzmer celebrated her 20th birthday by working the overnight shift at a homeless shelter, Boston.com reports."

Local teens looking to give $10,000 to nonprofits - Quad Cities Online

Local teens looking to give $10,000 to nonprofits - Quad Cities Online: "Bettendorf, Iowa -- Students from 10 Quad City-area high schools are accepting applications from nonprofits as they prepare to distribute $10.000 to charitable organizations serving Rock Island and Scott counties."

Teen Funders Seeking Grant Proposals

Teen Funders Seeking Grant Proposals: "For the 10th year in a row, Rose Youth Foundation will award grants to organizations in the seven-county Denver/Boulder community. In May 2011, Rose Youth Foundation will grant $60,000 to support:"