Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer Awardee :: Connecting Point

Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer Awardee :: Connecting Point: Robert Tremblay, a 10th grader at Minnechaug Regional High School, was awarded the Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer award by The Western MA Chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at a gala recently. He was nominated for years of mentoring and motivational leadership talents with youth at Link to Libraries. He also volunteers with other local charities like the Springfield YMCA, Food Friends Fun Group, Springfield Rescue Mission and St Cecilia Church.

Youth volunteeering campaign appoints UK Youth CEO

Youth volunteeering campaign appoints UK Youth CEO: Hill said: “This is such an exciting challenge to take on and I am thrilled to be playing a key role in the campaign. It is an ambitious target to double the level of participation in youth social action to over 50 per cent by 2020 but the level of support for this campaign is remarkable.”

According to the campaign the current level of youth participation is 29 per cent, and the website has pledges of support from 26 youth and volunteering charities, as well as from the leaders of all three major political parties.

Youth volunteeering campaign appoints UK Youth CEO

Youth volunteeering campaign appoints UK Youth CEO: Hill said: “This is such an exciting challenge to take on and I am thrilled to be playing a key role in the campaign. It is an ambitious target to double the level of participation in youth social action to over 50 per cent by 2020 but the level of support for this campaign is remarkable.”

According to the campaign the current level of youth participation is 29 per cent, and the website has pledges of support from 26 youth and volunteering charities, as well as from the leaders of all three major political parties.

Dracut High junior's got warming the needy covered - Lowell Sun Online

Dracut High junior's got warming the needy covered - Lowell Sun Online: He's been warming hearts -- and hundreds of bodies -- since eighth grade.

On Dec. 30, Alex Corcoran, a Dracut High School junior, reached a new four-year record total of new and gently-used blankets collected for the area's needy of 307.

That makes a running total of 890 blankets that Corcoran has been able to donate to The Wish Project of Lowell, hospitals and other local charities and organizations.

Students attempt to break world record | Education | Cass County Democrat Missourian

Students attempt to break world record | Education | Cass County Democrat Missourian: “We thought it would be a really cool for us that we could probably break if we got the community involved,” Molly Loman, 11, said.

The record is measured in pounds and was achieved by Ayoun Jeddah in Saudi Arabia in April 2012, according to Guinness website.

Local teen leads Haiyan relief effort | Alexandria Times

Local teen leads Haiyan relief effort | Alexandria Times: My friends and I have all been touched in some way by Filipino immigrants,” said Wainstein, a student at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes High School. “So I started trying to figure out a way … I could help.”

She and other Alexandria children are organizing a charity estate sale with the help of The Potomack Co., with all proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross for Philippines disaster relief. Wainstein’s mother is the founder and president of the local auction house.

Dad Michael Johnson Inspires 'Burrito Boyz' To Deliver 33,000 Burritos To Homeless In San Diego

Dad Michael Johnson Inspires 'Burrito Boyz' To Deliver 33,000 Burritos To Homeless In San Diego: A group of teens known as the "Burrito Boyz" has made and delivered more than 33,000 breakfast burritos to San Diego's homeless. But it took a mentor to inspire them.

Let's call him Burrito Da

Trends in Young Philanthropy Are Cause for Optimism | BostInno

Trends in Young Philanthropy Are Cause for Optimism | BostInno: It’s 2014 and the lesson’s been learned: young people are changing philanthropy. Study after study has shown that individuals in their 20s and 30s are highly engaged in charity, and it seems the Chronicle of Philanthropy has a monthly article urging nonprofits to act accordingly.

Luke Thomas preparing to tackle charity cycle in Cambodia | News in Cookham | Get The Latest Maidenhead Advertiser News

Luke Thomas preparing to tackle charity cycle in Cambodia | News in Cookham | Get The Latest Maidenhead Advertiser News: Luke Thomas preparing to tackle charity cycle in Cambodia

Britain's youngest head chef will swap his pots and pans for pedals when he sets out on a charity cycle ride in Cambodia.

Tikkun olam award encourages youth philanthropy

Tikkun olam award encourages youth philanthropy: ince then, the foundation has given out nearly 1.5 million dollars to Jewish teens who exemplify commitment to volunteer service projects. The idea is to encourage teens in the Jewish community towards philanthropy. The award is given to teens who are working, in a leadership capacity, to repair the world.

Triad girl launches charity to help those in need :: WRAL.com

Triad girl launches charity to help those in need :: WRAL.com: WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — For the second straight year, Wynter Guess didn't ask for anything to unwrap Christmas morning.

Instead, the Lewisville 12-year-old wanted something that wouldn't fit under any tree — a charity.

Her wish came one day early.

Burgettstown student councils raise $4,500 for area charity - Steubenville, Wintersville, Toronto, Mingo, Weirton, Jefferson County | News, Sports, Jobs, HeraldStarOnline.com

Burgettstown student councils raise $4,500 for area charity - Steubenville, Wintersville, Toronto, Mingo, Weirton, Jefferson County | News, Sports, Jobs, HeraldStarOnline.com: BURGETTSTOWN - The Burgettstown Middle/High School student councils raised approximately $4,500 to help local families and individuals dealing with the aftermath of tragedies and who are in need during the holiday season.

Student philanthropy classes award $11K to a list of nonprofits; Toyota partners add $72K | KyForward.com

Student philanthropy classes award $11K to a list of nonprofits; Toyota partners add $72K | KyForward.com: Student philanthropy classes award $11K to a list of nonprofits; Toyota partners add $72K

Grocery shopping spree for Shelter House | The Chronicle-Journal

Grocery shopping spree for Shelter House | The Chronicle-Journal: St. Elizabeth School students got a lesson in giving Tuesday through a school tradition that started more than 20 years ago.

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Local News: Seventh-grade philanthropy essay winner announced (12/01/13)

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Local News: Seventh-grade philanthropy essay winner announced (12/01/13): Jonathon DeHaan, a student in Caitlynn Bryan's class at South Putnam High School, is the grand prize winner of the Putnam County Community Foundation's 2013 Darrell Wiatt Family Philanthropy Essay Contest.

Jonathon's prize winning essay, "Philanthropy in a Nutshell," described his grandmother, Brenda McCullough, as being the philanthropist he admires most because of her wish to help mankind become smarter, wiser and stronger.

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High school students work to fight child abuse � Philanthropy North Carolina

High school students work to fight child abuse � Philanthropy North Carolina: RALEIGH, N.C. — The first week in December, at assemblies for all 2,700 students, leaders of the student council at Enloe High School in Raleigh will talk about child abuse and how students can help fight it.

The assemblies are part of a student council project to raise awareness about the issue, and to raise $50,000 to support SAFEchild, a child abuse prevention agency.

GPS Senior Anna Carroll Receives Philanthropy Award - 11/26/2013 - Chattanoogan.com

GPS Senior Anna Carroll Receives Philanthropy Award - 11/26/2013 - Chattanoogan.com: GPS Senior Anna Carroll Receives Philanthropy Award
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

GPS Senior Anna Carroll was honored with the Youth in Philanthropy Award at a luncheon to honor the many volunteers and donors in the Chattanooga community who give of their time, talent, and treasure. Anna is the founder and chairperson of the nonprofit Corina Field Carroll Fund, named for her late mother, a pediatrician.

Teaching preschoolers about the importance of giving and being kind | MSU Extension

Teaching preschoolers about the importance of giving and being kind | MSU Extension: Busy families have an opportunity every day to teach about the difference between needs and wants and how gratitude includes giving as well as getting. Making time to teach that charity can be a habit and not a one-time event may seem like a monumental task for parents and caregivers who are busy with work and child rearing. Michigan State University Extension recommends encouraging children of some simple ways that families can integrate a “giving” attitude into their daily routine and way of life.

Gerardi named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy - New Canaan News

Gerardi named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy - New Canaan News: Janelle K. Gerardi, a New Canaan Girl Scout and the 2013 Gold Award recipient, has been named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy as part of National Philanthropy Day in Connecticut.

Gerardi was recognized at the Connecticut Conference Awards Banquet at the Trumbull Marriott Nov. 15. The 2013 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy honor is given to an "individual or group of young people, ages 5 to 17, who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy."

Honouring hearts of gold | Windsor Star

Honouring hearts of gold | Windsor Star: emy Allison may be only 10 years old, but she’s crammed a lot of giving into that short time.

The Grade 5 student at D.M. Eagle elementary school was honoured with the Youth in Philanthropy award as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Canada South Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony held at Caesar’s Windsor.

Teenage energy at Andrew Jackson High kicks off red kettle campaign | members.jacksonville.com

Teenage energy at Andrew Jackson High kicks off red kettle campaign | members.jacksonville.com: With repeated shouts of “whoo-hoo,” enthusiastic Andrew Jackson High School students kicked off the 2013 return to Jacksonville of The Salvation Army’s red kettle and bell Thursday.

In the school gym, the Jackson marching band, dance team, cheerleaders and other students joined a mascot called Captain Kettle for a raucous pep rally for the Red Kettle campaign, the nonprofit’s Christmas fundraising blitz to help the needy.

Students make push to end homelessness in Charleston

Charleston Regional Business Journal | Charleston, SC: When a group of Mount Pleasant middle-school students said they planned to raise $1.6 million for the homeless by selling recycled keys, a slight murmur rumbled across the room during the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon last week.

When the kids announced they had already raised $36,000 in a year and were planning on giving $5,00

Why charities need to embrace young volunteers | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Why charities need to embrace young volunteers | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Why charities need to embrace young volunteers
Young people get dismissed as too unskilled for volunteering, but charities should support them to safeguard their future

Ozarks philanthropists honored for generosity | Springfield News-Leader | news-leader.com

Ozarks philanthropists honored for generosity | Springfield News-Leader | news-leader.com: Fourth-grader Madasyn Clark was excited when she learned she had been named the youth philanthropist of the year. But then she realized she didn’t know what a philanthropist is.