MODULE 7: Contemporary Philanthropy
Social changes have created new needs to be addressed. For example, huge numbers of immigrants came to the United States in the late 1800s. At the same time, more and more people were living in cities. Both of these factors created new needs that philanthropic groups tried to meet. Philanthropy also changed during the Great Depression, a time when needs were high. The New Deal, a government effort to deal with these enormous needs, changed the way people think about the role of government in solving social problems. Thus, it changed how philanthropy and government worked together.
Civic Ideals and the Giving Society, Learning to Give
The following slideshow walks us through significant events in contemporary history that have demonstrated philanthropy.
When the altruistic aspects of these historic acts are taught in the classroom, educators have the opportunity to affect the way students see our nation's history.
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