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Biographical Highlights
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In this activity participants learn how to note the changes their service and philanthropic actions has on them and their community. Participants will take pre and post surveys to evaluate how they've grown and they've made a positive impact.
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This project is a simulation meant to guide participants through the process of organizing a protest/demonstration. Participants are asked to identify a problem they want to solve and then plan a nonviolent protest/demonstration while being conscious of safety, resources, community norms, and ethical behavior. The hope is that this activity might inspire the next Greta Thunberg or Malala Yousafzai to take action and create change!
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This resource was developed in collaboration with the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) Youth Philanthropy Task Force powered by Michigan youth, CMF members, and nonprofit leaders.
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The entire family is invited to a family night to assemble dried soup kits to donate to a local food pantry. They may use the dehydrated vegetables from lesson one and other ingredients or contact a food-packing organization that provides the ingredients, and you provide the volunteers. ...
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Ignite meaningful action that lights up the world through "Service Sparks" youth projects! Youth identify inequalities in policies and practices and learn the processes by which young people can freely express concerns in their learning environment.
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Lisa A. Bancuk
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Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States, serving in office from 1977-1981. Carter was involved with human rights and social justice issues and continues his efforts in these areas today.
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By reading about her life and her work, students will understand how Mary Eliza Church Terrell’s writing and activism brought about change for African Americans and women.
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Students use standard software as they develop, research, and present a project related to community nonprofits.
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Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.
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