In this lesson, the students are empowered to explore charities related to their own interests and make an impact of their own. Students research different charitable organizations and choose one to represent in a creative way at a tzedakah fair. The students invite family and community...
The purpose of this lesson is to have students name and recognize nonprofit organizations within the local community.
Community members share stories of experiences in philanthropy.
Author: Urban EdVenture Faculty
Youth will develop a collaborative definition of "community" and realize the unique attributes of their community.
The purpose of this session is to show and celebrate the completion of the video documentary. Sharing the documentary is an act of philanthropy as it teaches and inspires others about philanthropy in the community. Participants reflect and write about the service-
...Together, the participants write a grant proposal to request funds to complete an identified service project.
Now familiar with how a community foundation serves the community, the learners form a Youth Advisory Committee and use parliamentary procedure to conduct business.
Youth learn about the toxic ingredients in personal care products and take action to protect local waterways from the effects of the chemicals.
To help students assess the effectiveness of charitable organizations and decide on their own financial contributions.
What are the forces in our lives that separate us from the outdoors today, and what can we do to fuel up on the power of nature? In this lesson, young people research the benefits of being outside and the human impact on the environment or about environmental justice issues with a...