Youth Activity: Participants create a collage depicting philanthropic traits and actions. This collage serves as a visual definition of philanthropy. See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
“The future depends entirely on what each of us does every day.” ~Gloria Steinem
What would it be like to be an immigrant child at the turn of the 20th century? Filled with stunning photographs, this book views history through the eyes of young people. From school to work to play, the experience of immigrant families comes to life. More than just a history lesson, this book will inspire discussions about current events that can open a child’s eyes to some of the needs of the immigrant community. Youth will grow in compassion for others, including people who may seem very different from themselves.
America is a country made up of diverse people, many of whom came here for a better life. Through the lens of immigration, this book documents the history of America from the very first Indiginous people to the closure of Ellis Island in 1954. Learn about the difficulties refugees and immigrant people faced in the hopes of finding a better life for themselves.
Students will research a food program and write an essay.
Students explore how charity and philanthropy address hunger and poverty.
Students experience empathy for people who are homeless by listening to a song and completing the “I Am’ poem assignment.
Students experience working and unemployment through a very simplified role play.
Students will learn about federal social service programs over time and SNAP, the food assistance program.
Students will learn about the similarities and differences of the hunger situation in the two different classifications of countries: industrialized nations and developing nations.
Students will learn about overpopulation and its connection to hunger.
