Internet-Savvy Kids Getting an Early Jump on Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Internet-Savvy Kids Getting an Early Jump on Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Internet-Savvy Kids Getting an Early Jump on Philanthropy
Children are becoming increasingly active in philanthropy at younger ages, The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in an article focusing on two local kids raising money for disease charities.

Maya Rigler, a 10-year-old cancer patient, has collected more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer through a web page set up through a charity based in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., called Alex's Lemonade Stand."



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Orlando Bloom, UNICEF Ambassador, Shows Liberian Youth What They Can Do To Fight Ebola

Orlando Bloom, UNICEF Ambassador, Shows Liberian Youth What They Can Do To Fight Ebola: "The star joined members from Adolescents Leading an Intensive Fight Against Ebola (A-LIFE). The group aims to get young people involved in a social platform developed by UNICEF that enables “U-Reporters” to communicate via text message about Ebola-related issues."



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Deadline for The Oklahoma Group coming up - OUDaily.com: Campus

Deadline for The Oklahoma Group coming up - OUDaily.com: Campus: "plications for Oklahoma Group, a group that provides first-hand experience for OU students to work with professionals and nonprofits, are due March 31."



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3 Starting Points for Raising Do-Good Kids | Louise Storm

3 Starting Points for Raising Do-Good Kids | Louise Storm: "If you were to look under my dining room table on any given evening, you'd see four sets of little feet wiggling around. While my husband and I never dreamt we'd enjoy such a full table, our gratitude for this merry bunch is only matched by our sense of responsibility to do well at this parenting thing. All of us -- mammas, grandpas, honorary aunties -- want the best for our children, but there are myriad pathways to raise a happy and whole child. I'd like to suggest that one approach is to be a "Philanthro-Parent.""



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UT fraternity members ready to hit the road for charity - Toledo Blade

UT fraternity members ready to hit the road for charity - Toledo Blade: "s two Southview High School graduates now in their sophomore years at the University of Toledo embark on long-distance cycling trips this summer, they figure their bikes will play secondary roles in their journeys.

Conor Welsch will participate in the Journey of Hope"



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Elementary students donate hair to charity | WANE

Elementary students donate hair to charity | WANE: "FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Several nervous elementary students sat in front of their class mates ready to get a special haircut for charity. Ten students at Cedarville Elementary School got eight-inches of their hair cut off during an assembly on Monday."



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Loud New Voices Emerge to Protect Quiet Library Spaces - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Loud New Voices Emerge to Protect Quiet Library Spaces - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "Last week, two separate events brought attention to the precarious place of public libraries in various parts of the country. In Missouri, a group of about 100 students traveled by bus from Kansas City to Jefferson City in the hope of meeting with the governor to relay their dissatisfaction with his proposed $6 million budget cut to the state’s library system. In New York City, the presidents of the Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, and New York Public Library issued a joint report, “Long Overdue: NYC’s $1 Billion Library Fine,” to draw attention to the terrible physical condition of many of the city’s libraries and the jaw-dropping price tag to repair them. Although the Missouri campaign seems to be mostly student-driven while the NYC campaign is broader, they both are relying heavily on social media to generate discussion about the multiple roles that libraries hold for students and adults and the need for more stable funding sources to support them."



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Hickory Elementary Students Raise Money for the Humane Society - Baltimore Sun

Hickory Elementary Students Raise Money for the Humane Society - Baltimore Sun: "The Humane Society of Harford County was this year's beneficiary of a $1,200 donation, according to a Harford County Public Schools news release."



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Community News - Teton Valley News: Page2

Community News - Teton Valley News: Page2: "Now in its 4th year, the program provides students with a keen understanding of the granting process as they thoughtfully review grant applications, meet with nonprofit leaders from applying organizations and award $3,000 to local charities.    According to a 2014 student philanthropist, “I didn’t realize our community needed so many things. I thought that all the requests were important but we had to narrow it down…” Not only does the program help to develop a deeper understanding of the granting process, but students also get a firsthand look at the many roles that nonprofits play in our community in meeting the needs of their fellow citizens."



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Hometown Heroes: Alamo nonprofit founder inspires youths to make philanthropy a daily part of life

Hometown Heroes: Alamo nonprofit founder inspires youths to make philanthropy a daily part of life:



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