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The featured folktales explore themes of helping people make judgments of integrity in different situations.
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Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
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To create student awareness about philanthropy in daily life throughout the world using a variety of topics and sources.
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To identify the intersection between students’ passions, community needs and the effectiveness of organizations selected.
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To continue the study of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s influence on American culture.
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Unit: Community Philanthropy
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The young people define philanthropy and identify philanthropic activities.
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Unit: Road Less Traveled
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Participants read about the philanthropic traditions of early African-American culture and place the values of giving in a hierarchy circle.
Unit: Lights! Camera! Take Action!
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Young people view and discuss the film The Gift of All: a Community of Givers and identify the influences and attributes of the generous people interviewed. They read biographies of generous people and make a...
Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Elementary)
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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...
Unit: Philanthropy and You
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Explore the meaning of philanthropy through a Native American legend.
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
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Students examine the personal stories of various nonprofit leaders and relate them to the six Career Pathways. Students will discuss the ways that careers change throughout an individual's life as they pursue their passions. Students will also use the concept of passion to career to plan a...