Learners research the environmental effect of crayons and their own power to make an impact. They collect gently used crayons from restaurants and other places in the community. They sort them by color, repackage them for re-use, add a kind note, and donate the new packages where they...

Youth Activity: Participants will gain a greater understanding of the meaning of philanthropy, and identify at least one action that they can take to better their own community. They will investigate the strength of the human spirit and its importance in making the world better. See...

All cultures have practices and customs regarding hospitality, or how we treat guests. In these folktales, we learn about different expectations and degrees of these customs and how travelers test the limits of hospitality and feel the effects of their host's generosity. 

To introduce students to the financial side of operating a nonprofit organization and to the financial reporting they are required to do for the IRS.

Students read an African version of the Cinderella story so that they can compare versions and increase their sense of story.

Students will investigate key local and national nonprofit organizations by researching their histories, services, and target populations.

To introduce students to the differences between businesses and nonprofit organizations and key terms used in each sector.

Young people identify local nonprofit organizations through the Idealist.org website. They describe what the nonprofits do for the community and how people can help with their mission.

In this lesson, learners read the true story of Cynthia Ann Parker who was born in a white family and raised by Native Peoples. They look for and discuss the examples of respect and disrespect for Cynthia and the Native culture she was raised in. 

Learners plan and carry out a book drive to benefit children in their community who may not have access to many books at home.