Hutchison girls honored for mentorship � The Commercial Appeal

Hutchison girls honored for mentorship � The Commercial Appeal: Hutchison juniors Lockie Dearman, Katie Fleckenstein and Mary Sanford McClure were awarded the 2012 Youth in Philanthropy Crystal Award by the Memphis Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The AFP recognized the trio for their "Sustainable Youth Mentoring Program in collaboration with Girls Inc."

Nine-year-old girl raises more than �82,000 for Mary's Meals

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By Andy Ricketts, Third Sector Online, 18 June 2012



Mary’s Meals, the charity that is benefiting from funds raised by the Scottish school dinner blogger Martha Payne, has decided to name a new kitchen after the blog, which has raised more than �82,000 for the charity.

The blog, called NeverSeconds, hit the headlines last week after the nine-year-old Payne was banned by Argyll and Bute Council from taking pictures of her dinners as part of a daily review of her school meals.

Youth philanthropy program donates $5k in grants to 2 Hub nonprofits - Allston Brighton - Your Town - Boston.com

Youth philanthropy program donates $5k in grants to 2 Hub nonprofits - Allston Brighton - Your Town - Boston.com: Youth philanthropy program donates $5k in grants to 2 Hub nonprofits

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Nonprofit Organization Finding Clever Ways to Reach Kids With Abstinence Messages | Adweek

Nonprofit Organization Finding Clever Ways to Reach Kids With Abstinence Messages | Adweek: Social Messages Seek Out New Tactics for Teens
As youths get more media-savvy, nonprofits find new ways to reach them

Lower Merion Students Find Welcoming Arms in Haiti | The Philly Post

Lower Merion Students Find Welcoming Arms in Haiti | The Philly Post: Eighteen students from Lower Merion High School, including myself, recently returned from our “trek” to a village in Haiti to build a school, and the experience changed me forever. After spending a year raising $66,000 for the project and brooding over my fears, I could not have been more fulfilled by the “trek.”

Student volunteers help selves, nonprofits in summertime | Dothan Eagle

Student volunteers help selves, nonprofits in summertime | Dothan Eagle: Eleven-year-old ZaQoya Seago had a goal in mind.

Although the Montana Street Magnet School student could have been doing something else Thursday, she said she spent her morning at the Wiregrass Area Food Bank because she wanted to help someone eat who might be less fortunate than her.

Philanthropy project puts teens in charge | Los Angeles | Jewish Journal

Philanthropy project puts teens in charge | Los Angeles | Jewish Journal

Local students chosen for global youth forum

Local students chosen for global youth forum: Five local students will join a group of hand-selected students from across the world at Usher’s New Look Foundation 2012 World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from the 19th to the 23rd of June.

Championed by the local NPO, Tim Tebeila Foundation in their collaboration of Usher’s New Look Foundation, whose vision to empower the youth holistically ties in with theirs, five local students have been selected to join the conference.

Vancouver Foundation Offers Youth Philanthropy Grants - Dean of Graduate Studies - Simon Fraser University

Vancouver Foundation Offers Youth Philanthropy Grants - Dean of Graduate Studies - Simon Fraser University: The Vancouver Foundation has small grants of up to $500 to people who want to improve the youth community in Vancouver.

Their priority areas:

health and well being
employment and training
culture, identity and belonging

Springetts girl, 7, raises thousands for charity - York Dispatch

Springetts girl, 7, raises thousands for charity - York Dispatch: Seven-year-old Madelyn Snare was full of questions.

Could she use the ironing board to set up a stand to ask people for donations? Could she put a bucket out on the front porch to collect some money?

How does she spell Ronald McDonald for her fundraising project sign?

Jessica Georg, 40, of Springettsbury Township, finally pieced together what her daughter was asking to do.

Youth philanthropy day gets multimillion-dollar boost

Youth philanthropy day gets multimillion-dollar boost: The five-year RBC sponsorship, announced in Toronto, will provide the means to bring We Day to Calgary, Halifax and Ottawa, as well as current cities Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Kielburger said.

Students from Victoria participate in the Vancouver event.

Calgary announced as host city for We Day youth event in fall

Calgary announced as host city for We Day youth event in fall: n 1995, the Torontonian stumbled on a newspaper headline about a 12-year-old Pakistani boy who had escaped child labour to fight against child slavery. The boy had been shot and killed, and a shocked Kielburger was inspired to continue the boy's fight.

He enlisted the help of his Grade 7 classmates, and Free the Children was born.

New teen leaders emerge in south Wood County | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com

New teen leaders emerge in south Wood County | Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune | wisconsinrapidstribune.com: Incourage Community Foundation is proud to announce 25 new graduates from its South Wood County Teen Leadership program.

Teen Leadership is designed to help participating high school sophomores become involved in their schools and communities. The program teaches potential new leaders the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective community leaders.

$5,000 worth of joyful tears - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA

$5,000 worth of joyful tears - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA: The Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Grade 10 students Jessie Burk, Allana Paul, Jamie Scheffel, Taylor Sands and Montana Griffin earned $5,000 with their Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) presentation on the 4Cs food bank.

They were one of four Grade 10 finalist groups who presented to an audience of their peers at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion on Wednesday, May 16.

Usher's nonprofit to host youth conference - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5

Usher's nonprofit to host youth conference - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5: The goal of the event is to educate and empower young people in the organization's four pillars: talent, education, career and service. About 1,000 teens are expected to participate.

High school students invited to residential camp teaching global leadership, philanthropy skills | NIU Today

High school students invited to residential camp teaching global leadership, philanthropy skills | NIU Today: NIU is looking for dedicated and motivated students interested in having fun this summer and learning about global leadership and philanthropy.

A new opportunity this year – the Global Leadership and Philanthropy Camp – will provide a quality college learning experience to a select group of students.

MHS students practice ‘good aid’ with international fundraiser - Your Houston News: News

MHS students practice ‘good aid’ with international fundraiser - Your Houston News: News: The Magnolia High School students took on an international fundraiser with The Adventure Project, an organization that invests in poor countries to spark economic opportunity. Krempa’s class raised money to purchase 31 charcoal-efficent stoves for Haitian families who may have suffered loss in the 2010 earthquake.

11-year-old uses social media to solicit donations - The Indiana Gazette Online: Home & Lifestyle

11-year-old uses social media to solicit donations - The Indiana Gazette Online: Home & Lifestyle: Bailey, who used to attend Bonsack Elementary School, isn't knocking on doors or setting up a lemonade stand to raise money. This is the 21st century and she uses social media and the click of a mouse to solicit donations. Bailey, whose Twitter handle is @littlechuckfan, uses the platform to connect with fans, actors and writers of the former prime-time TV series "Chuck."

Good neighbours: St. John's sock hop is just Divine

Good neighbours: St. John's sock hop is just Divine: TUDENTS GIVE CASH TO CHARITIES

Young people have once again delved into the world of philanthropy, thanks to the Victoria Foundation.

Students from seven high schools took part in the foundation's annual Vital Youth program, which provided each group with $2,500 to distribute to federally registered charities operating on Vancouver Island.

Teenager’s spirit of giving grew out of friend’s loss | The Chronicle Herald

Teenager’s spirit of giving grew out of friend’s loss | The Chronicle Herald: Samantha’s a busy young woman.

On Thursday, she and dozens of other volunteers who make this shoulder of North America a kinder place, were celebrated at the Maritime Philanthropy Awards.

The lengthy list of award winners from Thursday night is a reminder that the people of our society aren’t all callous.

Building Families

Building Families: Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) is a new youth initiative to engage young people in providing grant funds designated from the Enhanced Hamilton County Foundation to assist with projects throughout Hamilton County, which are lead by, and benefit the youth in the county.

Springbank students win youth philanthropy contest | Rvw - Local Entertainment | Rocky View Weekly

Springbank students win youth philanthropy contest | Rvw - Local Entertainment | Rocky View Weekly: Springbank Middle School students Madison Michiels, Keely Anderson and Alexa Toews can’t stop smiling.

That’s because on April 26, the Grade 6 girls won Brett Wilson’s HEROES Give Back, an online competition that awards a team of Calgary and area youth ages 12 to 18 that are making a difference in their community.

Summit High senior Javier Pineda: A natural leader | SummitDaily.com

Summit High senior Javier Pineda: A natural leader | SummitDaily.com: His accomplishments – which also include a Summit Foundation Youth of the Year Philanthropy Award last fall — are the result of going outside of his safe zone, and taking risks, like that run for president. Pineda said he's grateful to have the support of the people around him.

“I feel accomplished,” he said. “It makes me feel lucky.”

Young achievers changing the world - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury

Young achievers changing the world - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury: Young achievers changing the world
KATE MCILWAIN
05 May, 2012 04:00 AM
He's only 14, but Dominic Mortimer is already in charge of his own successful charity.

‘‘It all started in June 2010 when I accompanied my family on a trip to both Tanzania and Kenya,’’ he said.

‘‘After living and playing with the children [there] my love for them was permanently encrypted on my soul.’’

New Trier Student-Philanthropists Use Music to Inspire — Winnetka & Northfield news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

New Trier Student-Philanthropists Use Music to Inspire — Winnetka & Northfield news, photos and events — TribLocal.com: With a love for music and an inherent drive to give — instilled in her, she says, "as cliche as it sounds," by her mother — Layne is a true representation of Allowance for Good's Young Catalysts. Layne, like AfG's founder Elizabeth Newton, wants to share with others the opportunity to realize their potential to be an active member in our global community. At 18-years-old, she is already on her way.