Youth are capable of making informed and responsible decisions about grantmaking, and many organizations put youth in charge of funds that impact community. The history and goals of youth philanthropy and grantmaking efforts include a variety of methods and organizations.
Written by Dana R. H. Doan
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Open the door to your local U.S. Post Office and find out how letter carriers make your community a better place. In addition to delivering mail, the Postal Service honors famous people, raises money for issues like breast cancer and environmental concerns, and serves as community connectors. Learn about this organization and how you can help.
Open the door to your local animal shelter and find out how organizations who care for homeless animals make your community a better place. Animal shelters provide a service to ensure cats, dogs, and livestock receive these basic needs. Learn about this organization and how you can help.
Open the door to the center for the blind and visually impaired and find out how advocates for people who are blind make your community a better place. People who are blind or visually impaired are just like sighted people. The best thing we can do is seek to understand how to communicate and be respectful of their abilities and interests. Learn about this organization and how you can help.
