Metro - Teens make positive changes

Metro - Teens make positive changes: "The coveted prize, presented during a special ceremony at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, was a well-deserved reward for their hard work researching and advocating for a local charity of their choice.

But the money wasn’t for the three teens to divide amongst themselves.

Instead, it was made out to the charity, one they had been learning all about in the previous months:"

Walker County Messenger

Walker County Messenger: "That’s why United Way’s Volunteer Center chose James as their 2008 Youth Volunteer of the Year award winner.

James was nominated by Room in the Inn, a United Way program that shelters homeless or abused women and children."

River Care Kids Clean Up at Manistee River’s Tippy Dam - My North - May 2009 - Northern Michigan

River Care Kids Clean Up at Manistee River’s Tippy Dam - My North - May 2009 - Northern Michigan: "More than 90 elementary school children will help to clean up trash along the heavily used fishing access at Tippy Dam on the Manistee River at 10:00 a.m., this Friday, May 29, 2009. This is the seventh year for the event that is part of Wellston Elementary School’s Earth Day activities and is supported by the Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) ,the Michigan Fly Fishing Club and Consumers Energy. As part of the event, each child will learn about the importance of taking care of our natural resources and how healthy ecosystems benefit the entire region. Representatives from Consumers Energy will present information on the electricity produced at the dam and the important habitat for hibernating bats that is provided by the dam."

Hill School philanthropy fund aids four groups - The Mercury News: Pottstown, PA and The Tri County areas of Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties (pottsmerc.com)

Hill School philanthropy fund aids four groups - The Mercury News: Pottstown, PA and The Tri County areas of Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties (pottsmerc.com): "mail to a friend | Print version | ShareThis | RSS Feeds

By Mercury Staff

POTTSTOWN — Four area nonprofit organizations shared $10,000 donated by a new philanthropy fund established at The Hill School that is managed by a board of students."

PCRHS youth use $1,000 grant to aid hungry, homeless neighbors | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

PCRHS youth use $1,000 grant to aid hungry, homeless neighbors | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star: "tudents from Providence Cristo Rey High School many of whom benefit from the generosity and philanthropy of others, today experienced the joy of giving back themselves when they presented a gift of $1,000 to Centered Around Christ, Inc., in support of its Wagon Ministry and the Housing Initiatives."

College Students Raise Funds to Bring Clean Drinking Water to African Families :: PNNOnline ::

College Students Raise Funds to Bring Clean Drinking Water to African Families :: PNNOnline ::: "College Students Raise Funds to Bring Clean Drinking Water to African Families
Posted by: ffreyberg on Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Topic PNN Worldwide


More than 950 students at 11 college and university campuses joined forces the week of April 20 to raise awareness of the need for clean drinking water in Africa. With the generous support of Dry Tears, Living Water International, Radiata Investments and The Franklin and Catherine Johnson Foundation, they raised nearly $37,000, which will enable Nuru International, in partnership with Living Water International, to drill four deep water wells at schools in the Kuria district of Kenya."

Philanthropists at 13 years old | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Philanthropists at 13 years old | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com: "Offstage, she anticipated another Jewish rite of passage: giving part of her bat mitzvah gift money to charity. The teen chose the Association for Retarded Citizens and Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, both nonprofit groups."

Pitt graduate students issue grants as part of philanthropy program - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Pitt graduate students issue grants as part of philanthropy program - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Rioja, 25, of Ross and Nitsa Ford, 39, of Squirrel Hill were graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh learning how to disburse grants, using money from the university and a Pitt donor. Their class set up review boards, issued requests for proposals and set criteria to determine who would get money — and then divided $9,000 among 10 organizations."

Middleton HS seniors donate $37K to charity -- chicagotribune.com

Middleton HS seniors donate $37K to charity -- chicagotribune.com: "MIDDLETON, Wis. - The senior class at one Dane County high school is giving away more than $37,000, representing all the money it raised over four years."

Exotic destination for gap year teenagers - Peterborough Today

Exotic destination for gap year teenagers - Peterborough Today: "Once there, they will stay with the Masai tribe, help building desks in schools, revamp classrooms and teach some of the youngsters."

Youths plan Shrewsbury PMC Kids Ride - Shrewsbury, MA - Shrewsbury Chronicle

Youths plan Shrewsbury PMC Kids Ride - Shrewsbury, MA - Shrewsbury Chronicle: "SHREWSBURY - Hannah and Jacob Boudreau of Shrewsbury, along with Ilana and Sam Mahler of Boylston, all Pan-Mass Challenge Kids riders since 2004, are planning the first annual Shrewsbury-Boylston PMC Kids Ride."

Winnipeg Foundation to honour high school students - Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Foundation to honour high school students - Winnipeg Free Press: "WINNIPEG--The Winnipeg Foundation will honour a special group of high school students this evening who spent the past eight months deciding which charitable community organizations would receive foundation funding."

Underwear for Charity|ABC 13

Underwear for Charity|ABC 13: "Lynchburg, VA - They wanted to show they care- with underwear. You may have heard of canned food, or clothing drives, but at E.C. Glass, the charitable good is underpants."

North Bay News and Weather on BayToday.ca

North Bay News and Weather on BayToday.ca: "West Ferris Secondary School juniors won the Canada-wide Youth Philanthropy Initiative competition, garnering $5000 for the Near North Palliative Care Network. The Youth Philanthropy Initiative is designed to help Grade 9 and 10 students become active agents of positive change by demonstrating community leadership through education and practical experience. Competitors thoroughly research the community organization of their choice and prepare a request for funding. Maria, Maddison and Carly chose to compete on behalf of the Near North Palliative Care Network (N/PS) which seeks to enhance the comfort, dignity and quality of life of individuals with a terminal illness, and to offer bereavement support throughout the community."

MATR News: University of Montana Students Learn the Challenges of Philanthropy Through Hands-On $10K Giving Program

MATR News: University of Montana Students Learn the Challenges of Philanthropy Through Hands-On $10K Giving Program: "Students in a University of Montana School of Business Administration class learned about philanthropy firsthand this spring when they awarded $10,000 to seven local nonprofit organizations."

V to cut red tape for partner charities - Third Sector

V to cut red tape for partner charities - Third Sector: "V to cut red tape for partner charities

By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector Online, 8 May 2009

Youth volunteering charity responds to first evaluation report

Government-funded youth volunteering charity v is to lighten the burden of monitoring arrangements on its partner projects in response to an evaluation of its work."

Jazzy Jellyfish teaches charity, business skills | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal

Jazzy Jellyfish teaches charity, business skills | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "Jazzy Jellyfish teaches charity, business skills
Student-run cafe opens doors tonight at Gulf Breeze school"

Real-life learning - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

Real-life learning - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA: "They’re some of the memories that a group of Widdifield Secondary School Grade 10 students came away with in a class that has more to offer than just lessons from a textbook.

“It was a way to see what other people live through, to see what you can do to help so you’re not absorbed in your own life,” said Megan Hives.

She’s among four students in Widdifield’s civics program who picked Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth as their research project on grassroots charities."

City girl, 12, in running for national award - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

City girl, 12, in running for national award - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA: "n just over a year, local student Lily Dart, 12, has raised enough money to build a schoolhouse in Kenya, and she founded a group that promotes children’s education rights called Kids for All Kids (KFAK).

Now she’s up for a national award for all her hard work, and she needs your vote."

Kids make lemonade to prepare for when life hands them lemons

Kids make lemonade to prepare for when life hands them lemons: "Children all over Austin will be setting up lemonade stands this Sunday, May 3 as part of the first-ever Lemonade Day Austin. Participating youth have set goals, developed business plans, established budgets and sought investors as a part of the program, which is supported by the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas and sponsored by the Trilogy Employees Foundation."

Refugees kids in Malaysia help Burma storm victims

Refugees kids in Malaysia help Burma storm victims: "The plan didn't fly, but Steven and other children in the school for Myanmar refugees came up with a better idea: They wrote short pieces about their lives _ mostly sad tales of survival _ published them in a colorful children's book and earned 25,000 ringgit ($7,000) from its sale."

Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI): William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students | The Aspen Institute

Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI): William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students | The Aspen Institute: "he Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with PSI. Through this fellowship, PSI seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience."

Inside Our Schools: YouthChoose philanthropy project teaches valuable lessons - ContraCostaTimes.com

Inside Our Schools: YouthChoose philanthropy project teaches valuable lessons - ContraCostaTimes.com: "In this time of shriveling school programs due to state budget cuts, students at Neil Armstrong Elementary School in San Ramon are like the residents of Whoville who kept the spirit of Christmas alive even after the Grinch stole their presents.

Their YouthChoose philanthropy project, now in its fifth year, empowers students to beautify their community while raising money to provide resources for schools in low-income areas."

Teaching charity to children … Make it fun - Wakefield, MA - Wakefield Observer

Teaching charity to children … Make it fun - Wakefield, MA - Wakefield Observer: "Wakefield - How do parents and grandparents teach their children the importance of charitable giving while creating a meaningful, positive experience? Should the act of being charitable mean being completely selfless? Or can you create memories for your child while honoring the memory of others?"

Wichita Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner: Get a free lemonade stand, and teach your kids how to give to others

Wichita Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner: Get a free lemonade stand, and teach your kids how to give to others: "A few weeks ago, however, I signed up with my kids for the Take a Stand With Sunkist, and today the stand arrived! Not familiar with the program? Here's a bit about it:"