Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Fredericksburg.com - A rain garden blooms, thanks to generous donations
Fredericksburg.com - A rain garden blooms, thanks to generous donations: "t should be known that in addition to other donor support, including Abby Construction and Luck Stone, the project was really made possible through a $1,000 grant from the members of Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) of the Community Foundation of the Rappa- hannock River Region. YIP was founded to engage youth in works of philanthropy in our area."
Monday, April 09, 2007
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > The Best of the Best
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > The Best of the Best: "William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18–23
Sarah Rose Varadian
Following the events of Sept. 11, 2001, President Bush asked every child in the United States to send $1 to the Fund for Afghan Children. Sarah Rose Varadian, who was 13 at the time, turned to her parents and said, “A dollar is not enough from a teenager.” She promptly put together a children’s fair in her front yard, and with the help of her friends raised more than $800 for the fund."
Sarah Rose Varadian
Following the events of Sept. 11, 2001, President Bush asked every child in the United States to send $1 to the Fund for Afghan Children. Sarah Rose Varadian, who was 13 at the time, turned to her parents and said, “A dollar is not enough from a teenager.” She promptly put together a children’s fair in her front yard, and with the help of her friends raised more than $800 for the fund."
City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National
Joanne Fritz from About.com covers City Year
City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National: "City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National
City Year, founded in 1988, provides young people 17-24 years old an opportunity to volunteer for a full year of service in underserved schools. The organization started Young Heroes in 1993 for middle-school youth who wanted to emulate their older peers."
City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National: "City Year's Young Heroes Program Goes National
City Year, founded in 1988, provides young people 17-24 years old an opportunity to volunteer for a full year of service in underserved schools. The organization started Young Heroes in 1993 for middle-school youth who wanted to emulate their older peers."
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
DesMoinesRegister.com
DesMoinesRegister.com: "Waukee girl helps donate fun center at Blank hospital
By TODD ERZEN
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
April 3, 2007
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A Waukee girl has worked with four Des Moines girls to help entertain patients at Blank Children's Hospital.
They have donated a $3,500 mobile fun center - complete with a flat-screen television, DVD player, Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii - to the hospital. The donation came after the youths raised more than $14,000 during a Christmas fundraiser for Konner Mongar of Des Moines, a 4-year-old leukemia patient."
By TODD ERZEN
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
April 3, 2007
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A Waukee girl has worked with four Des Moines girls to help entertain patients at Blank Children's Hospital.
They have donated a $3,500 mobile fun center - complete with a flat-screen television, DVD player, Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii - to the hospital. The donation came after the youths raised more than $14,000 during a Christmas fundraiser for Konner Mongar of Des Moines, a 4-year-old leukemia patient."
Meadville Tribune - MTV stars part of Student Philanthropy Day
Meadville Tribune - MTV stars part of Student Philanthropy Day: "Speaking on the importance of giving back was what brought Brown and one of her co-stars from “The Duel,” Brad Fiorenza, to Edinboro. Both were guests at the university’s second annual Philanthropy Day, an event to highlight and promote goodwill and service in the campus community and beyond. All proceeds from Monday’s event will benefit the newly-established university Student Legacy Scholarship fund, which provides an annual award to a senior with demonstrated financial need"
Four receive Gold Awards; philanthropy honored.
Four receive Gold Awards; philanthropy honored.: "hese young women have received a Gold Award, the highest level of recognition that a Girl Scout age 14 to 18 may earn:"
Monday, April 02, 2007
Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH
Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH: "YEP announces second round of grants available
MARION - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), a youth council dedicated to grant making, volunteerism, and leadership in Marion County, is seeking applicants for its second round of youth grants for the Marion community. YEP has available $1,500 for service projects by local youth organizations. Applications are available now through Monday, April 9.
YEP, through the support of the Marion Community Foundation, seeks to provide funding for non-profit community and school-based youth organizations and projects by groups whose members are under the age of 21."
MARION - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), a youth council dedicated to grant making, volunteerism, and leadership in Marion County, is seeking applicants for its second round of youth grants for the Marion community. YEP has available $1,500 for service projects by local youth organizations. Applications are available now through Monday, April 9.
YEP, through the support of the Marion Community Foundation, seeks to provide funding for non-profit community and school-based youth organizations and projects by groups whose members are under the age of 21."
Friday, March 30, 2007
Welcome to the Whistler Question!-Choir, drama club and AWARE group receive a total of $1,000
Welcome to the Whistler Question!: "Choir, drama club and AWARE group receive a total of $1,000
Jennifer Miller
jmiller@whistlerquestion.com
After a fairly long deliberation process, the Whistler Youth Foundation (YWF) has announced the recipients of its 2007 grants. The grants are awarded by young people, for youth-oriented, non-profit projects in the Whistler community."
Jennifer Miller
jmiller@whistlerquestion.com
After a fairly long deliberation process, the Whistler Youth Foundation (YWF) has announced the recipients of its 2007 grants. The grants are awarded by young people, for youth-oriented, non-profit projects in the Whistler community."
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Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser - News
Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser - News: "Habitat and WBTY team up for unique fundraiser
Dan Merica
Issue date: 3/29/07 Section: News
For any club, the most difficult task in their operation is making sure they have enough money to effectively carry out their mission statement. Habitat for Humanity at Bentley has taken a unique approach to the fundraising process.
Each semester Bentley determines the amount of money each club will get. However, with only some funding coming from the Bentley administration, there are still gaps in every clubs budget that are filled by fundraising. With many clubs using similar fundraising techniques, it takes some creativity to make a fundraiser effective."
Dan Merica
Issue date: 3/29/07 Section: News
For any club, the most difficult task in their operation is making sure they have enough money to effectively carry out their mission statement. Habitat for Humanity at Bentley has taken a unique approach to the fundraising process.
Each semester Bentley determines the amount of money each club will get. However, with only some funding coming from the Bentley administration, there are still gaps in every clubs budget that are filled by fundraising. With many clubs using similar fundraising techniques, it takes some creativity to make a fundraiser effective."
Gaining more than a tan on Spring Break - Features
Gaining more than a tan on Spring Break - Features: "While most college students spent their Spring Breaks recovering from the stresses of school, 73 Keene State College students spent their week off helping others.
As part of Alternative Spring Break, five groups of students were sent to cities in South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi, to lend a hand rebuilding communities and cleaning the environment."
As part of Alternative Spring Break, five groups of students were sent to cities in South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi, to lend a hand rebuilding communities and cleaning the environment."
Thursday, March 29, 2007
With a Charity for Soldiers, Youths Make Recycling Pay - New York Times
With a Charity for Soldiers, Youths Make Recycling Pay - New York Times: "But after a long day at school, after softball and chorus and cheerleading, Brittany Bergquist, 16, and her brother, Robbie, 15, come home to an extracurricular activity remarkable even among the high-achieving teenagers in this well-to-do Boston suburb: They run a nonprofit — with a hand from their parents — that has raised $1 million for phone cards for American troops overseas."
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > There Will Be a Minga!
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > There Will Be a Minga!: "There Will Be a Minga!
If you have ever had any doubts about the value of youth in philanthropy, Craig Kielburger is living proof that one is never too young to become a philanthropist and activist.
Born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, Kielburger was just 12 years old when he happened to see an article in the newspaper that would have a profound effect. He read about another 12-year-old boy on the other side of the world who had been murdered near his home in Pakistan. The young boy had been abandoned at age four and sent to work in a carpet factory, weaving rugs that would eventually end up in countries such as Canada and the United States."
If you have ever had any doubts about the value of youth in philanthropy, Craig Kielburger is living proof that one is never too young to become a philanthropist and activist.
Born in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, Kielburger was just 12 years old when he happened to see an article in the newspaper that would have a profound effect. He read about another 12-year-old boy on the other side of the world who had been murdered near his home in Pakistan. The young boy had been abandoned at age four and sent to work in a carpet factory, weaving rugs that would eventually end up in countries such as Canada and the United States."
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Monday, March 26, 2007
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized: "Dallas-Area Students’ Artwork Recognized
At this year’s AFP International Conference on Fundraising, the Diversity Art Showcase, sponsored by The Alford Group, features artwork by students from the Dallas area who attend The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas, a private school whose student body includes students from 12 foreign countries. The artwork was selected by AFP, and a panel of judges determined the first-, second- and third-place winners, as well as those receiving honorable mention."
At this year’s AFP International Conference on Fundraising, the Diversity Art Showcase, sponsored by The Alford Group, features artwork by students from the Dallas area who attend The Oakridge School in Arlington, Texas, a private school whose student body includes students from 12 foreign countries. The artwork was selected by AFP, and a panel of judges determined the first-, second- and third-place winners, as well as those receiving honorable mention."
MyWestTexas.com - Children's mural represents 'a safe place'
MyWestTexas.com - Children's mural represents 'a safe place': "Even the hole in the tree on the mural plays a significant role. It represents a safe place, Townsend explained. 'We all need a safe place,' she added.
Some Students in Philanthropy chapters, including the chapters of Odessa College and the University of Texas at the Permian Basin (UTPB), provided partial funding for the mural.
Debra Westmoreland is the coordinator and instructor for UTPB and Odessa College's Students in Philanthropy chapters, a project of the Abell-Hanger Foundation."
Some Students in Philanthropy chapters, including the chapters of Odessa College and the University of Texas at the Permian Basin (UTPB), provided partial funding for the mural.
Debra Westmoreland is the coordinator and instructor for UTPB and Odessa College's Students in Philanthropy chapters, a project of the Abell-Hanger Foundation."
Daily Herald | DuPage County-School recognized nationally for AIDS ministry in Africa
Daily Herald | DuPage County: "Recognition was never the goal. But this year the school beat out dozens of contenders nationwide to be named winner of the national Association For Fundraising Professionals’ William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy in the age 5-to-17 category.
The Academy students were nominated for the prestigious award by the Chicago AFP chapter and will pick up their prize Tuesday at the national association’s convention in Dallas.
The gathering will feature noted speakers including actress Brooke Shields and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong."
The Academy students were nominated for the prestigious award by the Chicago AFP chapter and will pick up their prize Tuesday at the national association’s convention in Dallas.
The gathering will feature noted speakers including actress Brooke Shields and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong."
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Friday, March 23, 2007
More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before
More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before: "More Metro teens take the time to volunteer than ever before
For Kawthar Ali, community service is as critical as college classes or her part-time job working with children.
A veteran of numerous volunteer efforts, the University of Michigan-Dearborn senior spent her spring break this month repairing Louisiana homes destroyed by Hurricane Rita. She was one of 300 students who gave up traditional revelry for old-fashioned philanthropy."
For Kawthar Ali, community service is as critical as college classes or her part-time job working with children.
A veteran of numerous volunteer efforts, the University of Michigan-Dearborn senior spent her spring break this month repairing Louisiana homes destroyed by Hurricane Rita. She was one of 300 students who gave up traditional revelry for old-fashioned philanthropy."
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Lambda Chi Alpha hosts annual Watermelon Fest - News
Lambda Chi Alpha hosts annual Watermelon Fest - News: "his week the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity is hosting Watermelon Fest, the fraternity's annual philanthropy event, and is aiming to donate 1,000 pounds of canned goods and at least $300 to the Capital Area Food Bank.
According to the chapter's Web site, Watermelon Fest features Olympic-style competitions between sororities at GW and other D.C. area schools."
According to the chapter's Web site, Watermelon Fest features Olympic-style competitions between sororities at GW and other D.C. area schools."
Norwin graduates play key role in philanthropy event | YourNorwin.com
Norwin graduates play key role in philanthropy event | YourNorwin.com: "Every college has a tradition.
For two Norwin High School graduates, their time at Penn State University was highlighted by what the university deems 'the largest student-run philanthropy event in the world.'
Michael Funk and Amy Noblick, both of North Huntingdon, were two of the more than 700 dancers and 3,000 organizers in a 46-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon -- known as THON."
For two Norwin High School graduates, their time at Penn State University was highlighted by what the university deems 'the largest student-run philanthropy event in the world.'
Michael Funk and Amy Noblick, both of North Huntingdon, were two of the more than 700 dancers and 3,000 organizers in a 46-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon -- known as THON."
Monday, March 19, 2007
Sierra Sun - Community-Soroptimists look to next generation
Sierra Sun - Community: "The Soroptimists International of Truckee-Donner are spreading the word that philanthropy can start with any woman, at any age — and a group of local students are catching on.
The S Club, a volunteer group for girls at Sierra High, is the high school version of Soroptimists and is coordinated by the women’s group.
Through participation in the S Club, 18 young ladies are meeting influential role models and are learning the value of community service."
The S Club, a volunteer group for girls at Sierra High, is the high school version of Soroptimists and is coordinated by the women’s group.
Through participation in the S Club, 18 young ladies are meeting influential role models and are learning the value of community service."
Around Indiana
Around Indiana: "Youth Philanthropy Council taking grant applications
The Floyd County Youth Philanthropy Council is accepting applications for grants from organizations that work with young people."
The Floyd County Youth Philanthropy Council is accepting applications for grants from organizations that work with young people."
Friday, March 16, 2007
NJ Jewish News | Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver
NJ Jewish News | Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver: "Teens attend Jewish youth philanthropy conference in Denver
by Johanna Ginsberg
NJJN Staff Writer
Jennifer Schechner, 15, of Short Hills was overwhelmed by the number of her peers who want to give their money away. One of 107 teens attending a teen philanthropy conference in Denver March 30 to April 3, she said, “I thought ours was an isolated program. But it turns out it’s a nationwide thing. It was overwhelming in a great way,” she said a few days after the conference."
by Johanna Ginsberg
NJJN Staff Writer
Jennifer Schechner, 15, of Short Hills was overwhelmed by the number of her peers who want to give their money away. One of 107 teens attending a teen philanthropy conference in Denver March 30 to April 3, she said, “I thought ours was an isolated program. But it turns out it’s a nationwide thing. It was overwhelming in a great way,” she said a few days after the conference."
Thursday, March 15, 2007
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News: "Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council members wound down their year Sunday by awarding grants to six area organizations.
It's the same work council members have done since the group began four years ago as part of the Hutchinson Community Foundation"
It's the same work council members have done since the group began four years ago as part of the Hutchinson Community Foundation"
Gift Hub: Youthgive in the News
Article on Youthgive from Gift HUB
Gift Hub: Youthgive in the News: "Youthgive in the News
Youthgive exists to grow the next generation of givers. ('Give your child the gift of philanthropy.') A labor of love by two of my favorite people, Jenny Yancey and Dan Siegle, Youthgive has been profiled on ABC-KGO News in the San Francisco area. Helping children develop into happy, well-adjusted, generous-hearted citizens is an ideal for so many families, whether wealthy or not. Youthgive will, when fully implemented be, an ambitious national effort, with projects in many local communities."
Gift Hub: Youthgive in the News: "Youthgive in the News
Youthgive exists to grow the next generation of givers. ('Give your child the gift of philanthropy.') A labor of love by two of my favorite people, Jenny Yancey and Dan Siegle, Youthgive has been profiled on ABC-KGO News in the San Francisco area. Helping children develop into happy, well-adjusted, generous-hearted citizens is an ideal for so many families, whether wealthy or not. Youthgive will, when fully implemented be, an ambitious national effort, with projects in many local communities."
Ryan Humble will speak
better business bureau: "Ryan Humble, a Las Cruces Mayfield High School senior and president of the junior board of The Stocker Foundation, will speak at the monthly meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Texas El Paso Chapter from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the El Paso Club in the Chase Bank Building, 201 E. Main."
Latest Philanthropy Trend: Giving Away Bar Mitzvah Gifts - March 15, 2007 - The New York Sun
Latest Philanthropy Trend: Giving Away Bar Mitzvah Gifts - March 15, 2007 - The New York Sun: "The latest movers and shakers on the philanthropy scene may now be in the middle of a game of freeze dance.
Teenagers celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs have emerged as a major charitable force — with many giving away their monetary gifts totaling millions annually."
Teenagers celebrating their bar and bat mitzvahs have emerged as a major charitable force — with many giving away their monetary gifts totaling millions annually."
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