Through a story in which a child inspires her neighborhood to improve a vacant lot, young people recognize that they can have a positive impact on others. They brainstorm a philanthropic project to benefit the school or larger community.

Youth Activity: Participants are playful with the meaning of the word philanthropy and philanthropic acts. This activity follows discussions about the many forms of philanthropy.

See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.

“If every American donated five...

Youth explore the effects on themselves, the community, and the world if the government failed to provide U.S. children with an education.

Students learn facts about hunger and food insecurity and understand the three stages of hunger.

To create multi-media iBooks with PSAs (public service announcements) that explore and raise awareness about (local or global) issues  (such as homelessness, water pollution, education, or hunger) that can be addressed by philanthropy.

The learners will be introduced to philanthropy and be able to generate examples of various ways the community is impacted, either by individuals, families or community organizations.

This culminating activity gives youth an opportunity to teach about our land to others. They spread the word that "commons" are needed, and that when people work together they can make something better.

In response to the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker, the children identify the negative effects of bullying or exclusion. They explore the effects of positive treatment and respect for others.

This lesson introduces the definition of philanthropy. The children are given the opportunity to see that philanthropy is something in which they are capable of participating. The memory building game stimulates the children to choose many different ways of being philanthropic. The...

The children write and publish their Living History books, following their interview notes and book format traditions.