Explore the role of philanthropy in responding to emergencies, specifically personal and group efforts to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explore the role of philanthropy in responding to emergencies, specifically personal and group efforts to support communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To have students find a problem that needs to be solved or a cause in which they have interest and develop a creative presentation to the class.
Community members share stories of experiences in philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
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