philanthropy
Submitted by hchsngc on Sun, 04/06/2008 - 20:37.
Many students and people in our community are unaware of the problems and lack of privileges a disabled person endures. Among the most marginalized of citizens in the United States and other leading industrial nations, a large proportion of disabled are impoverished and unemployed. We want to advocate for the attention to be redirected. No longer should the disabled be discriminated on the basis of medical impairment but attention should now be focused upon changing the social-political issues that underpin disability oppression.
Submitted by emarzotto on Tue, 04/01/2008 - 00:24.
4 Peace was founded in October of 2006. Our various projects are innovative, well-organized and staffed with energized membership, but find themselves hampered by a lack of funding. The members of 4 Peace are aware of "Do Something” ’s reputation as a socially responsible and equitable community member, and believe our organizations are dedicated to the same goals. 4 Peace aspires to begin our work as soon as we possibly can, but we need help to do so. We therefore ask for the honor of your consideration for a Plum Grant.
Submitted by gmjohnso on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 18:19.
Penny Harvest is an inspiring youth philanthropy project with roots in New York City and Seattle schools. It began 16 years ago in NYC. Since that time, children have raised over five million dollars in pennies to fund social change organizations and projects that they care about.
For two years, I have volunteered in three of the four public schools here and dreamed of starting a Penny Harvest here. Over 20 percent of the town lives below the federal poverty line, and we are situated in the second poorest county in Ohio. The children are wonderful and enthusiastic.
Submitted by sonyasb on Wed, 08/01/2007 - 01:24.
The SHAPEfund is a student-led, grant-making organization. The fund awards grants to exceptional New York City non-profit organizations. In addition, the SHAPEfund serves as an innovative tool to educate the next generation of young people and to ensure a place for young people in the philanthropic world. Operating within the five boroughs of New York City, the SHAPEfund provides economic assistance to organizations that serves youth (0-18 years).
Submitted by greysongreg on Wed, 06/20/2007 - 19:16.
The Student Volunteer LINK(SVL) connects middle and high school student volunteers, community organizations and schools through a simple Internet portal. www.studentvolunteerlink.com is a website resource that is the first student-created, student-led organization in Connecticut that links community organizations with youth volunteers.
Submitted by jimvaneron on Wed, 06/13/2007 - 11:58.
Our founders William Henry Letterman and Charles Paige Thomas Moore started our fraternity in 1852. Our founders realized the benefit from "the great joy of serving others". In 2003 our local chapter was started. We has participated in various volunteer organizations all of which benefited the community. This semester we are looking forward to starting a local food drive, we would like to go door to door handing out bags with flyers in them dedicating a date to pick up the canned goods.
