MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com

MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com: MetroWest students are seeing what it’s like to be philanthropists and, in return, are learning more about the programs and organizations that help their communities.

The Natick-based Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program has awarded $67,400 to local, nonprofit organizations that serve youth. The grants were awarded on May 23.

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands: The Jewish Community Youth Foundation (JCYF) celebrated its ten year anniversary at its annual Philanthropy Fair and Check Presentation Ceremony. A total of $72,000 was distributed to 29 programs by 162 area teens representing 12 Middle Schools, 21 High Schools

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com: When a killer F5 tornado ravaged through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, May 20 taking the lives of so many including seven elementary school kids, Miami Springs Elementary School first grade teacher Nilda Serrano was faced with a major dilemma.

Her first grade class had been right in the middle of preparing to put on an original play,

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com: Local students are giving back to the community. The Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program presented four local non-profit organizations with grants during a ceremony yesterday. The students involved in the program say working with the different non-profits in Kenora has been a great experience.

"I like doing the site visits and talking to the people we chose," said Login Roblin.

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post: In 2010 Matthew was the youngest person ever to be named volunteer fundraiser of the year by the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He has become a fundraising role model in his community and in the province.

The IWK telethon will broadcast live Saturday and Sunday from several locations throughout the Maritimes including Sydney.

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe: The R. Roger Rowe School’s Community Service Learning program celebrated a year’s worth of giving back to the community with a special assembly on May 24. At the assembly, the middle school student council presented checks to various nonprofits the council raised funds for throughout the year.

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com: GLASTONBURY ——

Glastonbury High School's student council, club council and cultural diversity club will be hosting a fundraiser June 7 to benefit those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombing last month.

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune: High school students have turned a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia into an all-electric car that is powered by tweets, shares, posts and likes. Turning tweets into watts will take the at-risk students from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. to “drive change in education.”

“We want to make the statement to students everywhere that they can participate in [shaping] their education,” says Steve Rees, CEO of Minddrive, “that students can have a voice.”

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award: Southpointe Academy Grade 11 student Morgan Leung is one of three national finalists for Free the Children's Me to We Award for youth work and volunteering in recognition of her philanthropic work.

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation: "f you’re looking to help the residents of Oklahoma, here are ways to support the community. While youth and teens may not have their own funds to contribute towards the cause, there are many other ways to support this community in need. It is important for teens especially to be role models in their community and relay this crucial information to others."

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The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together

The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together: Four very different philanthropists, all under 30, focusing on four different causes using four different ways to make a difference. And yet, it was their commonalities that were the most inspiring: The impact they made, the lessons they learned, common themes of love, tolerance, respect and generosit

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire: AN MP dropped into a school to talk to pupils about their work on social issues.

Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth visited Madani High School, in Highfields, where he spoke to pupils about the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative.

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference: SARASOTA, FL, May 01, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bob Carter presented the 2013 Bob Carter Companies/William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy to Marli Overgard and to Olivia and Carter Ries at the Association of Fundraising Professional's 50th International Conference in San Diego, California (www.afpnet.org).

Eight Nonprofits Get Funding via Student Philanthropists

massnonprofit.org ::: May 6, 2013 — Students who are learning the craft of philanthropy have awarded $65,000 to eight Boston area nonprofits, three of which promote healthy aging, four that encourage entrepreneurship, and another that works with people with mental illness.

The Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced that its 2013 Future Philanthropists have selected three nonprofits to receive $20,000 to fund healthy aging programs:

Pamlico students to make grants as young philanthropists - Local - Sun Journal

Pamlico students to make grants as young philanthropists - Local - Sun Journal: Richard and Patricia Hodges, local philanthropists who established the Hodges Education Foundation, had the vision to incorporate the Youth in Philanthropy Project into the Foundation’s signature Leadership Information for Tomorrow, or LIFT, program.

Charity 'cartels' pulling out of schools as youth giving project grows, says project CEO

Charity 'cartels' pulling out of schools as youth giving project grows, says project CEO: Charity ‘cartels’ who have dominated school fundraising in the past are pulling out as a result of the success of a giving initiative which encourages children to choose which charities they support, the CEO of the charity responsible has said.

West class shows students the importance of volunteering

West class shows students the importance of volunteering: Students in the course choose volunteer projects that suit their personalities and skills, said Barb Bush, teacher and chair of the Family and Consumer Sciences department at Normal West. A similar course is offered at Normal Community High School.

Titan Hill students to host fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims - SouthwestIowaNews.com: Local News

Titan Hill students to host fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims - SouthwestIowaNews.com: Local News: The Destination Imagination team at Titan Hill Intermediate School, “DInamite Hurricane Helpers,” will host a fundraiser Thursday to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Winners of first youth contest announced during celebration

Winners of first youth contest announced during celebration: OLUMBUS -- More than a dozen projects were submitted to the first Youth Philanthropy Contest, and all will receive funding thanks to grant money and support from the community.

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual celebration Monday night at The New World Inn. The occasion not only highlighted milestones of the chamber and recognition of multi-year members, but also acknowledged winners of the youth contest.

Nonprofits accept $7,000 in grants from central Maine JMG students7 organizations receive grants from area youth | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Nonprofits accept $7,000 in grants from central Maine JMG students7 organizations receive grants from area youth | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME: Jumpstart Our Youth was founded by the Unity Foundation in Unity, Maine in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and Unitel, Inc. to teach young people about the role of nonprofits, smart funding and community service. Now in its fifth year, the JOY program is the only student-driven philanthropy program in Maine and has awarded approximately $250,000 to nonprofits across the state.

Olympics were a 'missed opportunity' to engage young volunteers

Olympics were a 'missed opportunity' to engage young volunteers: His comments come as nfpSynergy releases its latest research into the appetite for volunteering post-Olympic Games, where 44 per cent of the 11 to 16-year-olds responding to the survey said that as a result of the Olympics, they would like to find out more about volunteering but had not volunteered yet.

Liberty High School student starts nonprofit for homeless children | lehighvalleylive.com

Liberty High School student starts nonprofit for homeless children | lehighvalleylive.com: ennifer initially wanted to help the children in the village, but logistical hurdles led her to turn her sights towards home. She and her mother decided to create the nonprofit Noble Angels aimed at providing homeless children with stocked school backpacks, holiday gifts and birthday parties.

Twinsburg High School students raise money for clean water in the third world - Twinsburg Bulletin

Twinsburg High School students raise money for clean water in the third world - Twinsburg Bulletin: another thing entirely to do something about it.

A handful of Twinsburg High School students took this adage to heart in 2010 with the formation of Wellsprings of Change, a student-run organization that plans a yearly dance to raise money for the construction of clean water wells in third world countries.

Harnessing the Power of Youth for Your Nonprofit | Philanthropy Journal

Harnessing the Power of Youth for Your Nonprofit | Philanthropy Journal: Sumac Research

Engaging and involving young people is a great way to energize any nonprofit organization. If you and your board are concerned with sustainability, organizational vitality, and the long-term success of your goals, you should invite young people to join your projects.

10-year-old Downers Grove Resident to Receive Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award - Yahoo! News

10-year-old Downers Grove Resident to Receive Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award - Yahoo! News: On May 10, 2013, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter will recognize Nate with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. It was Mikayla’s grandfather, Chuck Coughlin, who nominated Nate for the philanthropy award. Mikayla says that thanks to Nate and “because of organizations like St. Baldrick’s, I have been in remission for four years.”