The Sentinel Online - Archived Story: "Model for others
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In an approach that has been studied by the ADA and offered up as a model for other middle schools, Yellow Breeches begins planning for the spring event months in advance and offers rewards for every $10,000 level students eclipse.
'I think it's the competition,' eighth-grader Alexa Elias said when asked what motivated her to raise $700 -- the second highest personal amount.
'Last year, we got beat by an elementary school,' added eighth-grader and student council president Crissy Lobaugh, whose $800 was the school's highest."
Monday, May 22, 2006
MiamiHerald.com | 05/21/2006 | SCHOOL SCENE
MiamiHerald.com | 05/21/2006 | SCHOOL SCENE: "STUDENT PHILANTHROPISTS
SCHOOL SCENE
SHAPE participants raise, donate $70,000
South Florida students involved in the SHAPE (Students Helping Achieve Philanthropic Excellence) program donated more than $70,000 to local nonprofit organizations after completing community service projects and fundraisers throughout the year. "
SCHOOL SCENE
SHAPE participants raise, donate $70,000
South Florida students involved in the SHAPE (Students Helping Achieve Philanthropic Excellence) program donated more than $70,000 to local nonprofit organizations after completing community service projects and fundraisers throughout the year. "
Friday, May 19, 2006
.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.Area agencies benefit from philanthropic teens
.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.: "Four Hartford area Jewish agencies were named recipients of the first grants awarded by the Teen Leadership and Philanthropy Institute of Yachad, the Greater Hartford Jewish community high school. Announcement of the grants was made at a special assembly marking the culmination of the Institute's inaugural year and the graduation of its nine participating teens.
'Giving as individuals is important, but the mission of the Institute is to teach our next generation of Jewish community leaders how to make responsible philanthropic decisions on behalf of the community,' says the Institute's program director, Cyral Sheldon.
Preparing the teens for their ultimate task - that is, to select programs to fund from among several proposals - was a year-long process that began with the study of the concept of tzedakah from a Judaic textual perspective led by Yachad faculty member Rabbi Steven Chatinover."
'Giving as individuals is important, but the mission of the Institute is to teach our next generation of Jewish community leaders how to make responsible philanthropic decisions on behalf of the community,' says the Institute's program director, Cyral Sheldon.
Preparing the teens for their ultimate task - that is, to select programs to fund from among several proposals - was a year-long process that began with the study of the concept of tzedakah from a Judaic textual perspective led by Yachad faculty member Rabbi Steven Chatinover."
‘Activation gap’ among youth seen - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change
‘Activation gap’ among youth seen - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Activation gap' among youth seen
Young people want to volunteer, but often fail to follow through, study says.
05.19.2006 -
Most young Americans say they are interested in becoming involved in social causes, but relatively few take the steps to do so, a new study says.
'Just Cause,' commissioned by MTV and conducted by U30 Group, analyzes the perceptions and actions of people ages 12 to 24 on social causes and their involvement in them."
Young people want to volunteer, but often fail to follow through, study says.
05.19.2006 -
Most young Americans say they are interested in becoming involved in social causes, but relatively few take the steps to do so, a new study says.
'Just Cause,' commissioned by MTV and conducted by U30 Group, analyzes the perceptions and actions of people ages 12 to 24 on social causes and their involvement in them."
TownOnline.com - Arts & Lifestyle: Teen wins philanthropy award
TownOnline.com - Arts & Lifestyle: Teen wins philanthropy award: "Teen wins philanthropy award
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Although just 14 years old, Weston resident Tallen Kendall Sloane is a seasoned philanthropist who has made a tremendous commitment to helping young people less fortunate than herself. Last week, she was honored at a luncheon reception in Boston for her extensive charitable efforts as the recipient of the 2006 Young Philanthropist Award from Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB)."
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Although just 14 years old, Weston resident Tallen Kendall Sloane is a seasoned philanthropist who has made a tremendous commitment to helping young people less fortunate than herself. Last week, she was honored at a luncheon reception in Boston for her extensive charitable efforts as the recipient of the 2006 Young Philanthropist Award from Women in Development of Greater Boston (WIDGB)."
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Seven Days: Nonprofit Motive
Seven Days: Nonprofit Motive: "Nonprofit Motive
Dozens of young people come to work in Vermont's other service industry, and many of them stick around
by Cathy Resmer (05/17/06).
Vermont may be exporting its young people to the rest of the country. But every year a new crop of youthful AmeriCorps workers reverses that trend. "
Dozens of young people come to work in Vermont's other service industry, and many of them stick around
by Cathy Resmer (05/17/06).
Vermont may be exporting its young people to the rest of the country. But every year a new crop of youthful AmeriCorps workers reverses that trend. "
Monday, May 15, 2006
KCBS-"Youth Gathering Celebrates The Power To Make A Difference
KCBS: "Youth Gathering Celebrates The Power To Make A Difference
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KCBS) -- Young people celebrated the power of activism and performance in San Francisco this weekend.
Organizers of the second annual Y Fest, put together by members of the San Francisco Youth Commission and Youth Philanthropy Worldwide, hoped the day's free mix of education, art, and performance would inspire young people to tackle everything from hand gun violence at home to genocide in Darfu"
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KCBS) -- Young people celebrated the power of activism and performance in San Francisco this weekend.
Organizers of the second annual Y Fest, put together by members of the San Francisco Youth Commission and Youth Philanthropy Worldwide, hoped the day's free mix of education, art, and performance would inspire young people to tackle everything from hand gun violence at home to genocide in Darfu"
Friday, May 12, 2006
Herald-Coaster-Students earn honors, grants for philanthropic efforts
Herald-Coaster: "Students earn honors, grants for philanthropic efforts
By Denise Adams Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:34 PM CDT
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'Someone ought to do something. That someone is me,' is a quote from one of the teens involved in the Youth in Philanthropy program, sponsored by the George Foundation."
By Denise Adams Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:34 PM CDT
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'Someone ought to do something. That someone is me,' is a quote from one of the teens involved in the Youth in Philanthropy program, sponsored by the George Foundation."
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Canadian Jewish News-Amanda’s lemonade stand aids Heart & Stroke
Canadian Jewish News: "An eight-year-old Toronto girl did it again, fundraising thousands of dollars for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario’s annual Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for the Heart, which takes place on June 8.
“We [had] pony rides, balloons, hot chocolate and popcorn and an auction – a silent auction and a live auction,” said Amanda Belzowski, talking about her eighth annual Lemonade Stand, which drew approximately 250 people on May 7 and raised $7,718.16."
“We [had] pony rides, balloons, hot chocolate and popcorn and an auction – a silent auction and a live auction,” said Amanda Belzowski, talking about her eighth annual Lemonade Stand, which drew approximately 250 people on May 7 and raised $7,718.16."
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Young People Now-Russell Commission: Charity for youth volunteering framework takes up its duties
Young People Now: "Russell Commission: Charity for youth volunteering framework takes up its duties
By Emily Rogers - 10/05/06
The charity that will lead the £150m youth volunteering framework envisaged by the Russell Commission was launched on Monday (8 May).
Called v, it has the task of creating one million new young volunteers by 2010 and starts its work by making £5m available to organisations to create new volunteering opportunities."
By Emily Rogers - 10/05/06
The charity that will lead the £150m youth volunteering framework envisaged by the Russell Commission was launched on Monday (8 May).
Called v, it has the task of creating one million new young volunteers by 2010 and starts its work by making £5m available to organisations to create new volunteering opportunities."
Monday, May 08, 2006
Community Newswire-NEW CHARITY AIMS TO REVOLUTIONISE YOUTH VOLUNTEERING
Community Newswire: "A major new charity dedicated to revolutionising youth volunteering was today being launched at a glitzy ceremony in London's Leicester Square.
The good cause, which is called 'V', has been created to inspire and engage one million new young volunteers aged between 16 and 25-years-old and is being officially launched by Chancellor Gordon Brown.
V was established following a recommendation from the Russell Commission which was set up by the then Home Secretary, David Blunkett, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, to develop a new national framework for youth action and engagement."
The good cause, which is called 'V', has been created to inspire and engage one million new young volunteers aged between 16 and 25-years-old and is being officially launched by Chancellor Gordon Brown.
V was established following a recommendation from the Russell Commission which was set up by the then Home Secretary, David Blunkett, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, to develop a new national framework for youth action and engagement."
Thursday, May 04, 2006
PCToday - Students Create Web Pages for Area Nonprofits
PCToday - Students Create Web Pages for Area Nonprofits: "Students Create Web Pages for Area Nonprofits
May 4, 2006, 7:11 a.m.
Sarah J. Shaffer explains her group's SPCA project in Penn's Inn.
Six groups of Penn College students recently completed an exercise in merging business with technology, designing Web sites to various nonprofit clients’ specifications – some of which will go online in the coming days.
The teams presented their final projects in Patricia Coulter’s Multimedia Fundamentals class while an informal Penn's Inn audience judged the sites for appearance, functionality and information."
May 4, 2006, 7:11 a.m.
Sarah J. Shaffer explains her group's SPCA project in Penn's Inn.
Six groups of Penn College students recently completed an exercise in merging business with technology, designing Web sites to various nonprofit clients’ specifications – some of which will go online in the coming days.
The teams presented their final projects in Patricia Coulter’s Multimedia Fundamentals class while an informal Penn's Inn audience judged the sites for appearance, functionality and information."
TheWBALChannel.com - News - Students Preparing Soldier Care Packages
TheWBALChannel.com - News - Students Preparing Soldier Care Packages: "tudents Preparing Soldier Care Packages
Preschoolers Tour Humvee As Reward
POSTED: 6:05 pm EDT May 3, 2006
UPDATED: 8:20 pm EDT May 3, 2006
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Some Baltimore County students filling care packages for troops got a special treat Wednesday.
Maryland Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Daniel Stewart gave each class at the Jewish Community Center in Owings Mills a tour of his Humvee.
Stewart showed the preschoolers -- ages 2 to 6 -- medical stretchers and Meals Ready to Eat -- a brief look at military life to help them identify more to whom they're sending care packages.
As part of their spring Sukkoths projects, the students have prepared care packages for American service members deployed to Iraq. Sukkoths are a form of charitable giving through time or money -- these kids have done both."
Preschoolers Tour Humvee As Reward
POSTED: 6:05 pm EDT May 3, 2006
UPDATED: 8:20 pm EDT May 3, 2006
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Some Baltimore County students filling care packages for troops got a special treat Wednesday.
Maryland Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Daniel Stewart gave each class at the Jewish Community Center in Owings Mills a tour of his Humvee.
Stewart showed the preschoolers -- ages 2 to 6 -- medical stretchers and Meals Ready to Eat -- a brief look at military life to help them identify more to whom they're sending care packages.
As part of their spring Sukkoths projects, the students have prepared care packages for American service members deployed to Iraq. Sukkoths are a form of charitable giving through time or money -- these kids have done both."
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
BCNG Portals Page-Parent group gets Toscan $
BCNG Portals Page: "Port Coquitlam-based British Columbia Childhood Cancer Parents Association (BCCCPA) just got $5,000 richer, thanks to the efforts of a group of Riverside secondary school students who participated in the first Youth and Philanthropy Initiative of the Toscan Foundation this week.
In this pilot competition, five of the school’s Planning 10 classes faced off in front of students, teachers, and a panel of judges to pitch the case for the charity of their choice. The winner received $5,000, donated from the Toscan Foundation. "
In this pilot competition, five of the school’s Planning 10 classes faced off in front of students, teachers, and a panel of judges to pitch the case for the charity of their choice. The winner received $5,000, donated from the Toscan Foundation. "
Article: Opinion - Teens dig in to help others
Article: Opinion - Teens dig in to help others: "Lutheran High of Orange partnered with the Orange County Rescue Mission and for the next couple of months we watched these young adults plan, implement and complete the work of significant volunteer projects, which will have a direct impact on the lives of homeless men, women and children in the Orange County community.
Two hundred Lutheran High seniors, armed with paper towels and spray bottles of window cleaner, gathered Jan. 27 at the mission's nearly completed Village of Hope at the former Tustin Marine Corps air base. The Village of Hope is a nationally recognized, comprehensive residential facility and program that will offer homeless and poverty-stricken families the ability to stay together while they have the opportunity to return to self-sufficiency."
Two hundred Lutheran High seniors, armed with paper towels and spray bottles of window cleaner, gathered Jan. 27 at the mission's nearly completed Village of Hope at the former Tustin Marine Corps air base. The Village of Hope is a nationally recognized, comprehensive residential facility and program that will offer homeless and poverty-stricken families the ability to stay together while they have the opportunity to return to self-sufficiency."
Article: Life - Disney rewards students' passion for volunteerism
Article: Life - Disney rewards students' passion for volunteerism: "Disneyland Resorts on Tuesday rewarded 10 students, including Din, for their efforts to make a difference. Through the inaugural Disneyland Resort Scholarship and the Show Your Character community programs, the company dished out more than $250,000 in grants and scholarships to local college-bound students and area schools and nonprofit organizations.
Each student received a $5,000 scholarship based on academic achievement, leadership abilities and passion for volunteerism. Disneyland awarded the largest check – $25,000 – to the Orange County Rescue Mission for its emphasis on community service and projects with Lutheran High School."
Each student received a $5,000 scholarship based on academic achievement, leadership abilities and passion for volunteerism. Disneyland awarded the largest check – $25,000 – to the Orange County Rescue Mission for its emphasis on community service and projects with Lutheran High School."
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
The Pawtucket Times - Teacher takes on a global mission
The Pawtucket Times - Teacher takes on a global mission: "hen she broached the subject to her class and asked them if they would like to help her collect more books, they seemed confused. They simply couldn’t imagine a school without notebooks, pencils, computers, books, a revelation which gave Adriko Spillberg’s African literacy campaign a secondary objective. If a generation of African children was to embrace literacy, a generation of American children would have to understand and embrace the value of international philanthropy.
One day Adriko Spillberg removed all books, chalk, pencils and paper from her classroom in an attempt to demonstrate to her class what life was like for the typical African student. Her students got the picture."
One day Adriko Spillberg removed all books, chalk, pencils and paper from her classroom in an attempt to demonstrate to her class what life was like for the typical African student. Her students got the picture."
Monday, May 01, 2006
Winston-Salem Journal | Program for teenagers puts them in charge of allocating donations
Winston-Salem Journal | Program for teenagers puts them in charge of allocating donations: "Deborah Winfield remembers the five-hour meeting where she and other teenagers hashed out how to allocate $2,500 worth of grant money. It was long, drawn out and required patience, she said."
Friday, April 28, 2006
.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.-National Jewish Youth Funders Conference: Inspiring a generous generation
.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.: "National Jewish Youth Funders Conference: Inspiring a generous generation
By Judy Polan
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Twelve Jewish teenagers from Western Massachusetts traveled to Denver, Colo., early this month, joining more than 100 of their peers from 13 states and the District of Columbia, to attend the first-ever National Jewish Youth Funders Conference.
Subsidized in part by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), the conference served to deepen the teens' understanding of the importance of Jewish philanthropy as a means to nurture Jewish identity and culture, and taught them a variety of new approaches to realizing their immediate and long-term goals."
By Judy Polan
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Twelve Jewish teenagers from Western Massachusetts traveled to Denver, Colo., early this month, joining more than 100 of their peers from 13 states and the District of Columbia, to attend the first-ever National Jewish Youth Funders Conference.
Subsidized in part by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF), the conference served to deepen the teens' understanding of the importance of Jewish philanthropy as a means to nurture Jewish identity and culture, and taught them a variety of new approaches to realizing their immediate and long-term goals."
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
The News Tribune - Community Foundation recognizes youth
The News Tribune - Community Foundation recognizes youth: "Community Foundation recognizes youth
21 students noticed for volunteer contributions
By JENNIFER R. WYATT
newsroom@news-tribune.net
The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana held its annual Gold Acorn Youth Volunteer Celebration Sunday at the Grand in New Albany.
This celebration gave the foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Councils the opportunity to recognize 21 of their peers for their volunteer work by presenting them with a Gold Acorn plaque and lapel pin."
21 students noticed for volunteer contributions
By JENNIFER R. WYATT
newsroom@news-tribune.net
The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana held its annual Gold Acorn Youth Volunteer Celebration Sunday at the Grand in New Albany.
This celebration gave the foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Councils the opportunity to recognize 21 of their peers for their volunteer work by presenting them with a Gold Acorn plaque and lapel pin."
Monday, April 24, 2006
Local News - The Idaho Statesman - Always Idaho
Local News - The Idaho Statesman - Always Idaho: "an Albertson College of Idaho student council will decide during the next two weeks how to give away $30,000 in grant funds.
Thirty Treasure Valley organizations are vying for the Albertson College of Idaho Champions Student Philanthropy Council grant funds, donated by the Seagraves Family Foundation.
Youth organizations, reading programs, a gang-prevention initiative and others have made requests of $500 to $10,000."
Thirty Treasure Valley organizations are vying for the Albertson College of Idaho Champions Student Philanthropy Council grant funds, donated by the Seagraves Family Foundation.
Youth organizations, reading programs, a gang-prevention initiative and others have made requests of $500 to $10,000."
The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH
The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH: "MANSFIELD -- The Richland County Foundation is kicking off a new year with one of its endowment groups as well as welcoming a new staff member.
Connections, a group formed to foster philanthropy and community involvement among young professionals and leaders, is having a Spring Fling on Friday at the Mansfield Art Center."
Connections, a group formed to foster philanthropy and community involvement among young professionals and leaders, is having a Spring Fling on Friday at the Mansfield Art Center."
Stars & Stripes
Stars & Stripes: "Yokosuka teen rewarded for going above, beyond
Outgoing Huffman named region’s Youth of the Year
By Allison Batdorff, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Sunday, April 23, 2006
Allison Batdorff / S&S
YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Jordan Huffman may be home-schooled but he’s no hermit.
The 16-year-old volunteers at the Ikego Teen Center and keeps the local skate park rolling. He plays guitar and organizes “open mic” nights for his peers. He’s a black belt in karate and teaches kids and adults."
Outgoing Huffman named region’s Youth of the Year
By Allison Batdorff, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Sunday, April 23, 2006
Allison Batdorff / S&S
YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Jordan Huffman may be home-schooled but he’s no hermit.
The 16-year-old volunteers at the Ikego Teen Center and keeps the local skate park rolling. He plays guitar and organizes “open mic” nights for his peers. He’s a black belt in karate and teaches kids and adults."
Friday, April 21, 2006
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle-J-LEAD aims to stimulate young Jewish philantrhopy
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle: "J-LEAD aims to stimulate young Jewish philantrhopy
By: Barbara Bayer, Staff Writer April 21, 2006
A new group called J-LEAD intends to interest a new generation in Jewish philanthropy.
J-LEAD, which stands for Jewish Leadership Education Action and Development, was created one year ago as a program of the Jewish Community Foundation. And it's already having an impact on the Jewish community. Earlier this month it awarded seven grants totaling $35,500. (See box, 6)
Lauren Hoopes, JCF's executive director, explained that JCF had been hoping to start a giving circle - a pooled fund through which members make grants together - for a year or two before J-LEAD was conceived."
By: Barbara Bayer, Staff Writer April 21, 2006
A new group called J-LEAD intends to interest a new generation in Jewish philanthropy.
J-LEAD, which stands for Jewish Leadership Education Action and Development, was created one year ago as a program of the Jewish Community Foundation. And it's already having an impact on the Jewish community. Earlier this month it awarded seven grants totaling $35,500. (See box, 6)
Lauren Hoopes, JCF's executive director, explained that JCF had been hoping to start a giving circle - a pooled fund through which members make grants together - for a year or two before J-LEAD was conceived."
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