Strath kids are on the Hong Kong charity trail - Strathearn Herald

Strath kids are on the Hong Kong charity trail - Strathearn Herald: unners from local schools will travel to Hong Kong later this year to take part in a cross country race to raise money for charity and promote links with their counterparts in the Far East.

Morley 'Backpack Brigade' Heads to Town Hall with Overwhelming Donation - Schools - West Hartford, CT Patch

Morley 'Backpack Brigade' Heads to Town Hall with Overwhelming Donation - Schools - West Hartford, CT Patch: Morley 'Backpack Brigade' Heads to Town Hall with Overwhelming Donation

The entire Morley Elementary School community made the trek to West Hartford Town Hall with over 400 backpacks and countless school supplies.

Samford Foundation, Lee-Scott Academy partner to teach students philanthropy - OANow.com: Auburn

Samford Foundation, Lee-Scott Academy partner to teach students philanthropy - OANow.com: Auburn: Most rising high school seniors spend their summer by the pool or at the beach. But more than a dozen local students chose to spend three weeks of their summer in class, participating in Philanthropy 101, a three-week summer program at Lee-Scott Academy that combines classroom learning with hands-on community experience.

“In those three weeks, our goal is to expose these students to as many nonprofit organizations in our area that provide a service to our community in some way,” said Christy Garner, a Lee-Scott teacher who has taught the course at the school for seven years. “The ambitious goal we have is that, through learning at this age, they then will be servants for the rest of their lives.”

Northeast Portland young people recognized for philanthropy, activism | OregonLive.com

Northeast Portland young people recognized for philanthropy, activism | OregonLive.com: Two Northeast Portland young people are being recognized for activism and philanthropy.

• Five year-old Madison Alexander will be honored with the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter's Jr. Philanthropist of the Year award during the organization's annual meeting Tuesday.

Philanthropists cultivate a family tradition of giving � Kitsap Sun

Philanthropists cultivate a family tradition of giving � Kitsap Sun: Molly Thorpe was 13 years old when she was given $500, told to research charities and pick one to get the money.

As she got older, Thorpe received more money from the family fortune to give away, lessons in philanthropy and, eventually, board-of-directors training.

High school kids help domestic violence victims | UTSanDiego.com

High school kids help domestic violence victims | UTSanDiego.com: Last week, the students announced they had selected the San Diego-based National Family Justice Center Alliance to receive $5,000 to help fund Camp HOPE, a summer program for children exposed to violence, abuse and neglect.

The grant money was provided by the nonprofit San Diego Foundation, which developed the Philanthropy 101 curriculum. This is the second year the foundation has offered the program to a few schools around the county.

Crown Point students get an education in charitable giving : Crown Point

Crown Point students get an education in charitable giving : Crown Point: Is it possible to teach the concept of charitable giving? Can the idea of philanthropy be instilled in someone so they then develop the method of giving time, talent and treasure?

Crown Point High School Principal Chip Pettit and Dean of Students Russ Marcinek approached the Crown Point Community Foundation with that goal in mind. Together with the foundation, they developed a plan to encourage the student body to “give back” and educate them in the art of giving.

From KC To DC In A Car Powered By Tweets - Forbes

From KC To DC In A Car Powered By Tweets - Forbes: Okay, so it’s not literally powered by social media. But what they’ve done to the car is added a “social fuel” program to it, where different social media interactions open enough watts for the car to use.

For example, following them on Twitter? That’s 5 watts. Like them on Facebook? That’s 1 watt. Watch their YouTube video? That’s 3 watts. Their goal is to get enough social media interactions to give them the watts they need to travel from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in their converted car.

They want to do that simply to raise awareness for their program, MindDrive. This program is centered around 30 at

Kiwanis Club Honors ETHS Student-Athletes - Schools - Evanston, IL Patch

Kiwanis Club Honors ETHS Student-Athletes - Schools - Evanston, IL Patch: ETHS Philanthropy Club presents funds to local nonprofits

The ETHS Philanthropy Club presented $3,000 to three nonprofit groups in June 2013 as part of their efforts to learn about the business of giving money. Each year since 2005, the Koffend Foundation gives the Philanthropy Club (part of the ETHS Community Service Club) $3,000 to give to local nonprofits of their choice. The purpose is to give students the opportunity to learn about philanthropy and help a cause, a charity or nonprofit group.

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen: On this day, all six of the district’s schools were transformed into a sea of blue and yellow as thousands donned their custom-made “Boston Strong” t-shirts, designed and sold by CHS students Meghan Peters, Jill Eckler, Courtney Loughnane and Kaitlyn Kelleher, with a big assist from CHS secretary Heather Sullivan and select staff at each of the schools.

The fundraiser quickly morphed into a phenomenon, and by the time the order was placed to Camelot Enterprises of Stoughton, the girls had managed to sell over 3,300 shirts — in a district of 3,262 students — while generating a profit in excess of $27,000 to be sent to the One Fund Boston.

Anamosa school raises $2,700 for victims of Boston bombings - KWWL.com

Anamosa school raises $2,700 for victims of Boston bombings - KWWL.com: ANAMOSA (KWWL) -

Strawberry Hill Elementary School has raised $2,700 after a kindergartner spearheaded a fundraising effort called "Bucks for Boston."

Wedgeworth students donate prize money to nonprofits - Waxahachie Daily Light: Waxahachie

Wedgeworth students donate prize money to nonprofits - Waxahachie Daily Light: Waxahachie: The Wedgeworth Elementary School students who received the Moral Courage Award chose to donate their $50 to local nonprofit organizations Wednesday morning.

Philanthropy camp offered at Gould | Bethel Citizen

Philanthropy camp offered at Gould | Bethel Citizen: Leadership, ethics and philanthropy studies will mix at Gould Academy in July when Grab The Torch opens a six-day overnight experience for teenagers at their traveling Summer Institute. Grab The Torch is a non-profit that has programs in Colorado, Connecticut and their inaugural in Bethel.

Tap Kids for Their Creativity and Passion for Fundraising! - Resource Center - AFP

Tap Kids for Their Creativity and Passion for Fundraising! - Resource Center - AFP: Take a cue from 14-year-old Lulu Cerone, founder of LemonAID Warriors, an organization designed to help you find ridiculously fun ideas to turn your compassion into action and start fixing the world, NOW. Cerone’s organization encourages youth to get involved with fundraising for the pure passion and creativity of it—she didn’t even know you could get paid for being a fundraiser until she recently found AFP.

Let Cerone take you back to the roots of fundraising—back to why you got involved in the first place—and let her passion lead you the way it has led her many ‘warriors.

Cousins raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims | Shelby County Reporter

Cousins raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims | Shelby County Reporter: Cousins Carlee Chappell and Emma Catanese have a mission. They are selling bracelets to raise money for supplies to help victims of the deadly tornado that devastated parts of Oklahoma on May 20.

When Carlee, 11, and Emma, 9, heard about the Oklahoma storms, they knew they wanted to help. They decided on a fundraising project to raise $2,000 for the tornado victims.

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative a great success in Mattawa

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative a great success in Mattawa: On Wednesday, May 29th, the F.J. McElligott Secondary School grade ten civics class competed against each other in Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. Half the school gathered in the cafeteria along with a panel of judges to watch presentations that the students put together about local charities.

MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com

MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com: MetroWest students are seeing what it’s like to be philanthropists and, in return, are learning more about the programs and organizations that help their communities.

The Natick-based Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program has awarded $67,400 to local, nonprofit organizations that serve youth. The grants were awarded on May 23.

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands: The Jewish Community Youth Foundation (JCYF) celebrated its ten year anniversary at its annual Philanthropy Fair and Check Presentation Ceremony. A total of $72,000 was distributed to 29 programs by 162 area teens representing 12 Middle Schools, 21 High Schools

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com: When a killer F5 tornado ravaged through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, May 20 taking the lives of so many including seven elementary school kids, Miami Springs Elementary School first grade teacher Nilda Serrano was faced with a major dilemma.

Her first grade class had been right in the middle of preparing to put on an original play,