Sometimes when a child or adult has a special need, health concern, or comes from an unfamiliar faith or background, we are unsure how to act. This Little Critter book demonstrates how to be kind and curious, and show respect for their abilities and strengths.
Youth Activity: Participants are playful with the meaning of the word philanthropy and philanthropic acts. This activity follows discussions about the many forms of philanthropy.
See the handout for supplemental faith-based discussion questions.
“If every American donated five...
Participants identify the impact of humans on lakes and rivers. They explore ways to take responsibility to protect the waterways.
Learners identify ways to use advocacy to promote change.
In this lesson the learners discuss a quote about gratitude and consider the relationship between caring and gratitude.
In this lesson, youth prepare a persuasive speech in which they demonstrate that one person (or small group) can make a difference in making the world a better place or taking action for the common good.
To introduce students to grantmaking and the work of community foundations.
Working in small groups, learners match the classic hero traits to an activist who took social action for the common good.
Through a discussion of impulse spending and opportunity cost, learners weigh the benefits of careful decisions and perseverance in reaching goals.
Young people view primary documents about leader Ida B. Wells in the late 1800s and identify the fundamental components of philanthropic leadership through difficult times.