Wednesday, February 29, 2012
United Way to host a murder mystery dinner
United Way to host a murder mystery dinner: By combining the talents of students within the theatre department with the logistical planning of the United Way Student Foundation participants, a new legacy fundraiser was born.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Fairfield Club Kids Add Up Numbers for Charity
Fairfield Club Kids Add Up Numbers for Charity: NORWALK, Conn. – Two Norwalk teenagers who volunteer in Fairfield recently used their love of math to support educational programs for children.
Sheetal Akole, 16, and Khushwant Dhaliwal, 15, both students at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, spend Saturday afternoons at the Fairfield Math Club coaching fifth- through eighth-graders for national level math contests. They accept donations for the work and then choose a charity the money should go to.
Sheetal Akole, 16, and Khushwant Dhaliwal, 15, both students at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, spend Saturday afternoons at the Fairfield Math Club coaching fifth- through eighth-graders for national level math contests. They accept donations for the work and then choose a charity the money should go to.
Stowsentry.com - Student invites CEO, founder for lunch, class at Riverview School
Stowsentry.com - Student invites CEO, founder for lunch, class at Riverview School: Munroe Falls -- Thanks to Megan Turner, 9, and her special guest Christopher Milo, lunch and music class were much more fun than usual for her third-grade friends at Riverview Elementary School, Feb. 21.
Megan's guest, Milo, is the founder and CEO of Hugs-N-Bugs, a nonprofit that helps children going through cancer and their families to combat the disease with music and family support.
Megan's guest, Milo, is the founder and CEO of Hugs-N-Bugs, a nonprofit that helps children going through cancer and their families to combat the disease with music and family support.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Vancouver Youth Philanthropy Council � Blog Archive � NEW for 2012!
Vancouver Youth Philanthropy Council � Blog Archive � NEW for 2012!: NEW for 2012!
posted by ypc | February 7, 2012
New for 2012:
• YPC will give out more money! This year, we will grant more than $200,000 to youth led projects! Our grants will range from $1,000 — $10,000.
posted by ypc | February 7, 2012
New for 2012:
• YPC will give out more money! This year, we will grant more than $200,000 to youth led projects! Our grants will range from $1,000 — $10,000.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Pennsylvania's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch
Pennsylvania's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch: HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Honors also bestowed on youth volunteers in Stroudsburg, Johnstown, Wexford, Moscow, Lancaster, Nazareth, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg
Neha Gupta, 15, of Yardley and Calista Pierce, 12, of Guys Mills today were named Pennsylvania's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Neha was nominated by Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, and Calista was nominated by Maplewood Elementary School in Townville. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Neha Gupta, 15, of Yardley and Calista Pierce, 12, of Guys Mills today were named Pennsylvania's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Neha was nominated by Pennsbury High School in Fairless Hills, and Calista was nominated by Maplewood Elementary School in Townville. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Idaho's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch
Idaho's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch: BOISE, Idaho, Feb 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --Honors also bestowed on youth volunteers in Boise and Coeur d'Alene
Ariane Drake, 18, of Pocatello and Emily Kladar, 12, of Hayden Lake today were named Idaho's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Ariane was nominated by Century High School in Pocatello, and Emily was nominated by Canfield Middle School in Coeur d'Alene. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Ariane Drake, 18, of Pocatello and Emily Kladar, 12, of Hayden Lake today were named Idaho's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Ariane was nominated by Century High School in Pocatello, and Emily was nominated by Canfield Middle School in Coeur d'Alene. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 17th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Friday, February 03, 2012
High School Journal: Charitable causes a common theme - New England Hockey Journal
High School Journal: Charitable causes a common theme - New England Hockey Journal: Many teams have taken the opportunity to perform a community service at their games this winter by raising funds for charities and creating awareness for various causes.
Among the high school games this season that have served as a gateway for awareness of a cause and/or the opportunity to raise funds for charity include:
Among the high school games this season that have served as a gateway for awareness of a cause and/or the opportunity to raise funds for charity include:
Thursday, February 02, 2012
TheGrio's 100: Nicholas Cobb, spreads 'Comfort and Joy' to homeless through foundation
TheGrio's 100: Nicholas Cobb, spreads 'Comfort and Joy' to homeless through foundation: Nicholas Cobb is making history... as a young philanthropist who, despite his youth, has raised thousands of dollars to help some of the country's most vulnerable citizens. To date, Cobb's foundation has donated nearly 400 coats to local shelters. In 2010, Cobb was an honoree in National Make A Difference Day and was awarded a $10,000 contribution to the non-profit of his choice.
What's next for Nicholas?
Cobb's efforts were recently recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Greater Dallas Chapter, who awarded him with the Youth Philanthropist of the Year distinction.
What's next for Nicholas?
Cobb's efforts were recently recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Greater Dallas Chapter, who awarded him with the Youth Philanthropist of the Year distinction.
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