charity

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

Sixth-grader Emmy and her classmates start a secret community service project to help a hungry family, but soon Emmy finds herself involved in a home burglary ring operated by the family's neighbor.

After learning about the Jewish tradition of tzedakah boxes, Dalia shares her knowledge with her younger brother, Yossi, by telling him what her savings can help to provide for someone in need. Includes a note about the history and customs of tzedakah boxes.

Sara learns about the Jewish tradition of tzedakah when she shares food with a hungry stranger.

A biography describing the charitable works of Father Leger, a Canadian missionary who became a Cardinal in the Catholic Church and travelled to Cameroon to work among the lepers and physically handicapped.

When adventurous young Princess Charity rides near a forbidden, neighboring kingdom, she sees a boy fall from his horse, watches others pass him by, and finally goes to help him herself in this version of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Includes note about the parable and its meaning for children.

Sixth-grader Emmy and her classmates start a secret community service project to help a hungry family, but soon Emmy finds herself involved in a home burglary ring operated by the family's neighbor.

After learning about the Jewish tradition of tzedakah boxes, Dalia shares her knowledge with her younger brother, Yossi, by telling him what her savings can help to provide for someone in need. Includes a note about the history and customs of tzedakah boxes.

Offers children information about more than one hundred kid-friendly organizations that they can give their time and money to, whether through donating goods, organizing charity events or simply working as volunteers.