by Jamie Mittman
Definition
Generation Z is the youngest, largest, and most ethnically diverse generation in American history (Premack, 2018). Generation Z are young people born between the years 1996 and 2014 (Earls, 2017). Members of Generation Z...
In this activity participants will gain an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and construct a DEI framework for different aspects of their youth philanthropy group. Document support provided by the Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project (MCFYP) 2020.
In this activity participants learn through physical experience how people are involved in communities and introduce the idea of “holding in trust” through a physical activity.
In this activity participants get to know one another and discover their commonalities and differences. What similarities do I have with others? What differences do I have with others? Why are both important?
This activity will provide an opportunity for the youth and a professionals/community leaders to get acquainted. This will help start the team-building process among board members and youth philanthropists and demonstrate part of the process of “building community.”
In this activity participants experience the appreciative inquiry approach of “looking at the good stuff in their organization and/or community.” Youth will look at organizations and communities as ‘half-full’ with potential, rather than ‘half-empty.’
In this activity participants are introduced to the history of youth organizations in the 20th Century and begin to understand the history of their own youth organization.
In this activity, participants practice and reflect on working together to serve the common good.
Castle Crenshaw (Ghost) and four friends learn to navigate their lives and the differences among them. Ghost shows incredible natural talent with very few resources. Through the help of his coaches, teammates, friends and family Ghost learns to harness his natural abilities, while...
Josh and Jordan Bell are brothers on the court and off the court. The boys navigate life as student athletes, while also learning how to overcome obstacles without letting those obstacles ruin their relationship. As part of the community, we have to learn to traverse relationships and learn...
