More than child's play: Engaging youth in philanthropy: When nine-year-old Alaina Podmorow agreed to join her mother one evening at a presentation by author and activist Sally Armstrong, she was just hoping to cadge a later bedtime. But the presentation changed Alaina's life. Armstrong spoke about the lack of education for women and girls in Afghanistan and Alaina was riveted.
"I knew right away that I wanted to raise money to pay for one teacher in Afghanistan for one year," she recalls. "I went up and talked to Sally and told her how I wanted to do something and she told me to contact Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. I contacted them and we have become partners."
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Chagrin Falls High encouraging philanthropic vision | cleveland.com
Chagrin Falls High encouraging philanthropic vision | cleveland.com: n conversing with students, Schron stated volunteerism can spark greater change. He demonstrated the world is much bigger than one individual, and yet, one person can make a world of difference.
This theme fit well with the high school’s Community Service Fair, which was held the afternoon of Schron’s visit.
This theme fit well with the high school’s Community Service Fair, which was held the afternoon of Schron’s visit.
Friday, October 05, 2012
AFP Greater Dallas Chapter - Youth in Philanthropy Projects
AFP Greater Dallas Chapter - Youth in Philanthropy Projects: Project Description
What did you do?
Approximately 350 people attended the carnival which includes clowns, a fire truck from Dallas Fire-Rescue, game booths and food. Leah also has a silent auction that features restaurant gift certificates, sports memorabilia, children's activities, as well as jewelry and other items. In addition to helping people, Leah learned important life skills suc as, approaching business people for donations, conducting meetings, and motivating others to help.
What did you do?
Approximately 350 people attended the carnival which includes clowns, a fire truck from Dallas Fire-Rescue, game booths and food. Leah also has a silent auction that features restaurant gift certificates, sports memorabilia, children's activities, as well as jewelry and other items. In addition to helping people, Leah learned important life skills suc as, approaching business people for donations, conducting meetings, and motivating others to help.
Fundraising for Mexico project - Arts & Leisure - Sleaford Standard
Fundraising for Mexico project - Arts & Leisure - Sleaford Standard: ublished on Wednesday 3 October 2012 17:01
STUDENTS are calling for support to fund their opportunity of a lifetime.
Next July, fifteen Year 11 and 12 pupils from Kesteven and Sleaford High School will be jetting over to Mexico for a two-week trek and conservation project, organised by charity organisation Operation Wallacea.
STUDENTS are calling for support to fund their opportunity of a lifetime.
Next July, fifteen Year 11 and 12 pupils from Kesteven and Sleaford High School will be jetting over to Mexico for a two-week trek and conservation project, organised by charity organisation Operation Wallacea.
Thursday, October 04, 2012
Moore Norman tech center students put skills to work for nonprofit agency | NewsOK.com
Moore Norman tech center students put skills to work for nonprofit agency | NewsOK.com: NORMAN — Carpentry students at Moore Norman Technology Center combined their training with community service to help a nonprofit agency furnish apartments for homeless teens.
Monday, September 17, 2012
TEEN VOLUNTEER PUSHES BOUNDARIES TO SUCCEED | UTSanDiego.com
TEEN VOLUNTEER PUSHES BOUNDARIES TO SUCCEED | UTSanDiego.com: Act of kindness: Advocate for inclusion and disability rights. Rappaport is being honored as a 2012 Youth Volunteer at the 40th annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon next month, hosted by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
More than child's play: Engaging youth in philanthropy
More than child's play: Engaging youth in philanthropy: When nine-year-old Alaina Podmorow agreed to join her mother one evening at a presentation by author and activist Sally Armstrong, she was just hoping to cadge a later bedtime. But the presentation changed Alaina's life. Armstrong spoke about the lack of education for women and girls in Afghanistan and Alaina was riveted.
"I knew right away that I wanted to raise money to pay for one teacher in Afghanistan for one year," she recalls. "I went up and talked to Sally and told her how I wanted to do something and she told me to contact Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. I contacted them and we have become partners."
"I knew right away that I wanted to raise money to pay for one teacher in Afghanistan for one year," she recalls. "I went up and talked to Sally and told her how I wanted to do something and she told me to contact Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. I contacted them and we have become partners."
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Common Cents Releases 9.12 Book : Common Cents: Penny Harvest, volunteer opportunities for students, school volunteer projects, community service for children students youth, youth volunteer opportunities, youth philanthropy, school children, student volunteers, volunteering, not-for-profit, non-profit, money raising, fund raising, fundraising, New York City
Common Cents Releases 9.12 Book : Common Cents: Penny Harvest, volunteer opportunities for students, school volunteer projects, community service for children students youth, youth volunteer opportunities, youth philanthropy, school children, student volunteers, volunteering, not-for-profit, non-profit, money raising, fund raising, fundraising, New York City: The 9.12 Book: Penny Harvest Students Reflect & Make a Difference to Honor September 11 contains drawings, poems, and pledges of students from 206 schools who participated in the 2011-2012 Penny Harvest for the 9/11 Memorial, a year-long service-learning program to help students, many of whom were not even born at the time of the attacks, understand the significance of the day and its aftermath.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Westminster teen's nonprofit helps children with chronic illnesses - The Advocate of Westminster and Finksburg: News
Westminster teen's nonprofit helps children with chronic illnesses - The Advocate of Westminster and Finksburg: News: Alexis and her family learned to cope with her condition, and Caroline said her daughter has been in good health with the help of treatments like insulin injections.
Almost immediately after her diagnosis Alexis vowed to help other children and teenagers. She began making handmade football barrettes and selling them all over the United States as a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
But Alexis, now 15, decided she wanted to expand the reach of her efforts, so in the fall of 2010 she founded Live, Hope, Laugh, the Alexis Ross Organization.
Almost immediately after her diagnosis Alexis vowed to help other children and teenagers. She began making handmade football barrettes and selling them all over the United States as a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
But Alexis, now 15, decided she wanted to expand the reach of her efforts, so in the fall of 2010 she founded Live, Hope, Laugh, the Alexis Ross Organization.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
More Than 70 Summer Interns Practice Community Service as Unique Part of Consumers Energy Program - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
More Than 70 Summer Interns Practice Community Service as Unique Part of Consumers Energy Program - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: Service to others is a unique part of Consumers Energy's summer intern program. Interns this summer helped 14 nonprofits spread throughout Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Community service projects included work on 5 homes through Habitat for Humanity or other groups; gathering box-loads of food and personal care items for use at homeless shelters, women's shelters and food pantries; serving meals; developing interactive games for children; collecting donations to purchase items for homeless youth and other materials; and supporting technology upgrades.
Vicarious philanthropy and special effects | SouthCoastToday.com
Vicarious philanthropy and special effects | SouthCoastToday.com: This year's five nominees (all under 25) have worked on projects including teaching the young in Honduras; helping Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia; advocating for foster children; looking at new approaches to healing; and raising awareness of the global water crisis. The winner will receive $100,000 for his or her project.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
AFP Chapter Spotlight – Southeastern Wisconsin - Chapter News - Chapter - AFP
AFP Chapter Spotlight – Southeastern Wisconsin - Chapter News - Chapter - AFP: The Philanthropic Youth of Today award was created over the course of a year through a process that other AFP chapters may easily replicate. First, the chapter created a Youth in Philanthropy position on the board, reporting to the vice president of membership and diversity. This board member was charged with finding ways to incorporate youth into the chapter’s activities.
AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Summer 2012
The Summer Edition of AFP's Youth in Philanthropy Newsletter
AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Summer 2012
AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Summer 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
HPA students learn importance of philanthropy | North Hawaii News
HPA students learn importance of philanthropy | North Hawaii News: I continually seek to help my students understand the importance of philanthropy,” said Piercy, whose sixth graders were studying East Asia and social justice issues.
From that conversation, The Will to Give was born. As Piercy’s classes prepared to study the great continent of Africa, his friend donated $6,000, and gave the students an unprecedented opportunity to learn not only about the geography, environment, and culture of their respective countries, but to delve even deeper by researching their country’s largest social justice issues and supporting those issues with a donation from the class. The students studied eight countries—Djibouti, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
From that conversation, The Will to Give was born. As Piercy’s classes prepared to study the great continent of Africa, his friend donated $6,000, and gave the students an unprecedented opportunity to learn not only about the geography, environment, and culture of their respective countries, but to delve even deeper by researching their country’s largest social justice issues and supporting those issues with a donation from the class. The students studied eight countries—Djibouti, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The Hindu : Cities / Chennai : Philanthropy to scale new heights
The Hindu : Cities / Chennai : Philanthropy to scale new heights: The Joy of Giving Week, which will be held this year from October 2- 8, is gearing up to be even bigger than the previous editions. This is the 4th edition of the week-long philanthropic campaign, described as India’s largest festival of giving.
Bhumi, the youth-led volunteer organisation, will be attempting to engage students from colleges in urban and rural areas of the State.
Bhumi, the youth-led volunteer organisation, will be attempting to engage students from colleges in urban and rural areas of the State.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Two Largest Jewish Youth Movements Join Together for Historic Inter-Camp Maccabiah Games | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource
Two Largest Jewish Youth Movements Join Together for Historic Inter-Camp Maccabiah Games | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: Maccabiah teams included a mix of participants and staff from both camps. Through the games, teens learned about both youth movements and shared ideas for how they can better collaborate on service projects in their local communities. They also had the opportunity to socialize and breakdown long-standing barriers that have existed between the two groups.
St. Jude Honors Young Philanthropists - Memphis Daily News
St. Jude Honors Young Philanthropists - Memphis Daily News: Fifteen of the nation’s top junior philanthropists visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis Thursday, July 19, to learn first-hand what makes the hospital one of the nation’s most well-known and trusted charities.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Youth attend philanthropy camp | The Niles Star
Youth attend philanthropy camp | The Niles Star: More than 400 students from small towns and big cities across Michigan and several other states, made their way to the 2012 Youth Philanthropy and Service Camp in East Lansing. In celebration of 20 years of youth philanthropy the theme of this year’s conference was “Revolutionizing Philanthropy: Past, Present, Future
Monday, July 09, 2012
REGION: Five local teens selected as student leaders | Breaking News | PE.com - Press-Enterprise
REGION: Five local teens selected as student leaders | Breaking News | PE.com - Press-Enterprise: The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently announced that five Inland Empire high school students have been selected to take part in the 2012 Student Leaders program, which awards a total of 225 high school juniors and seniors from around the country with paid eight-week summer internships at local nonprofit organizations.
Fredericksburg.com - $10,000 in grant funding available
Fredericksburg.com - $10,000 in grant funding available: Youth in Philanthropy is a 9-year-old program that the Community Foundation created to encourage student volunteerism and philanthropy. It engages area young people in decision-making about the distribution of grant dollars. The group consists of 40 area high school students who review proposals from local nonprofit organizations that address youth-based issues.
Thursday, July 05, 2012
Ham Ave. 4th-graders make surprise donation to local charity - GreenwichTime
Ham Ave. 4th-graders make surprise donation to local charity - GreenwichTime: After four months of raising money through a class-wide recycling fund, Hamilton Avenue School fourth-graders made a surprise donation last month to the RE Children's Project, a local nonprofit organization that seeks a cure for
Friday, June 29, 2012
TODAYonline | Singapore | 4-year-old gets his head shaved for charity
TODAYonline | Singapore | 4-year-old gets his head shaved for charity: SINGAPORE - 4-year-old Damian Ong had his head shaved in solidarity with children with cancer.
The boy and his father, Mr Kelvin Ong, were taking part in AIA's 'Hair For Hope' head shaving event, held earlier today at the AIA Tower. The charity event was held to raise money for the Children's Cancer Foundation, and raise awareness about children with cancer, who often lose their hair during treatmen
The boy and his father, Mr Kelvin Ong, were taking part in AIA's 'Hair For Hope' head shaving event, held earlier today at the AIA Tower. The charity event was held to raise money for the Children's Cancer Foundation, and raise awareness about children with cancer, who often lose their hair during treatmen
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Selling 'doughnuts for dinosaurs,' students help fix vandalized Ohio geological museum
Selling 'doughnuts for dinosaurs,' students help fix vandalized Ohio geological museum: About 175 second- and third-grade gifted students from Hilliard elementary schools did chores, held bake sales and even sold "doughnuts for dinosaurs" to raise money to help repair the museum's exhibits.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Evans City Teddy Bear Parade for Cancer Research a Success - Cranberry, PA Patch
Evans City Teddy Bear Parade for Cancer Research a Success - Cranberry, PA Patch: uring the parade, students, faculty, and staff —some carrying Teddy Bears—walk around the school to raise money toward cancer research. The students are asked to collect donations from parents and businesses.
The classroom that raises the most money gets to keep in their room, for one year, a special bear that resembles Saulle, right down to the glasses she wore.
In 2009, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute nominated Evans City for their fundraising efforts, and they also were awarded the 2009 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by The Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
The classroom that raises the most money gets to keep in their room, for one year, a special bear that resembles Saulle, right down to the glasses she wore.
In 2009, the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute nominated Evans City for their fundraising efforts, and they also were awarded the 2009 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by The Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Student volunteers keep nonprofits going | volunteers, cameron, older - Odessa American Online
Student volunteers keep nonprofits going | volunteers, cameron, older - Odessa American Online: The two 17-year-old Permian High seniors, both reporting to their duties for their first shift Monday morning, are perhaps a third of the age of the next youngest person there, but they all had the same task at hand, and they seemed to be enjoying it.
“I like to help the community,” Cameron said. “I don’t want to see people starve.”
He and Kyle later loaded a pickup with a cooler filled with food, preparing to deliver to the first of several homes that were on their delivery route.
“I like to help the community,” Cameron said. “I don’t want to see people starve.”
He and Kyle later loaded a pickup with a cooler filled with food, preparing to deliver to the first of several homes that were on their delivery route.
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