charities

When their rock band becomes popular, five middle schoolers use their new fame to generate awareness (and donations) for an important cause.

"This title examines philanthropic efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks from volunteers providing food and care to first responders to the creation of organizations such as America's Camp, Tuesday's Children, Project Liberty, My Good Deed, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, Heart 9/11, the Concert for New York City, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act"--Amazon.

Explores the different ways people can donate money, and discusses why people donate.

Sharing what we have helps others live healthier and happier lives. There are so many ways to give. Learn how to choose the right charity, how much to give, and how to give of your time in Giving Back.

"Even if you don't know someone who has been victimized by prejudice you can help someone who has. There are many organizations that work for the good of marginalized people. This book tells students how to find them and what young students can do to support them"--OCLC.

Provides an insider's look at how football players prepare for competition as well as the special events players participate in when they are not on the field.

Asks what attitude and what policies democracies should have concerning individuals who give money away for public purposes; and argues that the aims of mass giving should be the decentralization of power in the production of public goods, such as the arts, education, and science. Philanthropy, when properly structured, can play a crucial role in supporting a strong liberal democracy. Just Giving investigates the ethical and political dimensions of philanthropy and considers how giving might better support democratic values and promote justice.

In South Korea, Yoori and her Appa, who grew up in North Korea, work with other villagers to send special balloons to carry rice over the border into North Korea, where people are starving.

An introduction to philanthropy that focuses on charitable giving, discussing how to choose a charity, giving time and money, and the benefits of volunteering and donating.

"The founder of 'charity:water' describes the unlikely establishment of his nonprofit and the renowned transparency, marketing, and model that have helped it take a leading role in addressing the world's water crisis"--OCLC.