Inspirational young cancer survivor honoured as Great Kid

Inspirational young cancer survivor honoured as Great Kid: As one of 16 recipients of this year’s Great Kids Awards, given annually by Alberta Government’s Human Services, Olivia moved beyond her cancer battles to give to others, raising money for charity with her 20 cousins.

Their tight-knit group called “Can Change Cousins” participates in regular charity drives, collecting bottles and other recyclables to donate to those in need.

Winston-Salem Foundation Announces 2014 Youth Grantmakers in Action Recipients

Winston-Salem Foundation Announces 2014 Youth Grantmakers in Action Recipients: Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) hosted its annual grant celebration event on April 16 at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ Career Center. YGA announced five grants totaling $2,010 that were made to positive projects that will help the youth of Forsyth County come together to make a difference in our community.

Are Investments in Experiential Jewish Education for Teens Worthwhile?

Are Investments in Experiential Jewish Education for Teens Worthwhile?: We know from program evaluations by the Foundation for Jewish Camping and individual camps that summer camp has a positive impact on teens’ Jewish identity as well as on their Jewish education.

But how are the various experiential efforts to engage teens – philanthropy circles, volunteer programs, youth groups – faring in terms of Jewish education?

This question and others are behind our decision to conduct a comprehensive, independent national evaluation of Moving Tradition’s signature program, Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!

Siblings on course to boost charity | Stuff.co.nz

Siblings on course to boost charity | Stuff.co.nz: Three young children are on track to paddle the length of the Abel Tasman National Park to raise money for children's education in Nepal, Kenya, Haitai and New Zealand.

Jessie, 11, Zefa, 9, and Tide Fa'avae, 7, are braving the elements over the blustery school holidays to raise money for Purple Cake Day, a Nelson-based volunteer-run charity event supporting children worldwide to receive the education they need to break the poverty cycle. They are due to finish their three-day, 40km paddle today at Marahau.

BBC News - Stephen Sutton reaches �1m cancer charity target

BBC News - Stephen Sutton reaches �1m cancer charity target: A teenage blogger with terminal cancer has raised �1m for charity after posting his final message to followers.

Stephen Sutton, 19, from Burntwood, in Staffordshire, was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 15 and started raising funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

MOSI-PNC piggy bank campaign to foster philanthropy in children

MOSI-PNC piggy bank campaign to foster philanthropy in children: ositioned in MOSI’s lobby is a “pig pen” filled with piggy banks waiting to be picked up, taken home and handled with consideration and kindness. Each one comes with its own set of feeding instructions, namely that the piggy favors meals of quarters. But dimes, nickels and pennies will also help fill its tummy.

When there’s no more room inside for its nourishment simply return the plum-full piggy bank to MOSI by April 25 and trade it in for another, plus a ticket for two – one child and one adult – to the May 3 Children’s Gala from 5 to 7 p.m.

Four Boston Nonprofits Get $20K from Future Philanthropists

massnonprofit.org ::: April 10, 2014 — Four Boston nonprofits have received $20,000 in funding for healthy aging programs from Future Philanthropists, a Framingham-based nonprofit that seeks to educate young people about the value of philanthropy and encourage them to become engaged citizens.

Methacton High School students form charity to send school supplies to Indian children - Montgomery Life - Montgomery News

Methacton High School students form charity to send school supplies to Indian children - Montgomery Life - Montgomery News: When a group of friends that attend Methacton High School were asked by Methacton junior Ajey Bhagwat to lend him a hand in helping out less fortunate school children in India, they were on board immediately.

Duke Haddad Give the Next Generations of Fundraising a Seat at the Table : FundRaising Success

Duke Haddad Give the Next Generations of Fundraising a Seat at the Table : FundRaising Success: He said he taught his three children philanthropy through the years by having them engage in charitable work of interest to them. In fact, he noted that when children in the family reach the age of 13, they are invited on the family foundation board as "junior members." They must participate by finding new charities to serve and be hands-on with the organization.

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce hosting Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship Award Luncheon - Your Houston News: News

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce hosting Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship Award Luncheon - Your Houston News: News: The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, The George Foundation, and Safari Texas Ranch invite you to join in the special recognition of students from Calvary Episcopal College Prep, Fort Bend Christian Academy, Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Needville ISD, Katy ISD and Stafford MSD participating in the 17th Annual Youth in Philanthropy program. Ticket proceeds, donation and all contributions benefit Youth in Philanthropy Scholarships to be awarded at the luncheon. We hope you can attend this luncheon celebrating the volunteer accomplishments of the YIP students.

Rivier students pitch in to help nonprofits | New Hampshire Education

Rivier students pitch in to help nonprofits | New Hampshire Education: Rivier students pitch in to help nonprofits
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Sindy Duron helps spruce up Girls, Inc. on Saturday during Rivier University’s Freshmen Day of Service. (Barbara Taormina Photo)

The Crimson White | Students give back through disaster relief, mentoring

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From helping build houses to rehabbing local elementary schools, some University of Alabama students strive to uphold the pursuits of civic responsibility.

Jared Patterson, volunteer coordinator for the local Habitat for Humanity, said about 2,000 UA students have helped Habitat through the years. He said student organizations, fraternities, sororities and almost every college at the University have contributed.

The Cavalier Daily :: CONNOLLY: More than “voluntourism”

The Cavalier Daily :: CONNOLLY: More than “voluntourism”: This spring break, I had the good fortune to attend an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trip to San Juan, Texas. My experience was phenomenal. And I was not alone in this assessment; each person I asked told me that his or her ASB trip was exceptionally fun and worthwhile. I would highly recommend the ASB experience to any University student.

But ASB and other comparable service trip experiences are not without controversy. Critics deride them as “voluntourism,

E is for Empathy | Agents of Good

E is for Empathy | Agents of Good: of course, jumped on this opportunity to teach my 9 year old about philanthropy. We don’t give for the reward, we give because we are moved to change or help something – and THAT is the reward… I shared some of my idea’s and concerns on my Facebook page where my #starwars gal pal Rory Green contributed some really insightful thinking which has amounted to the below blog post. Have a read