As experts in family philanthropy we always seek out new resources and new ways of approaching the work. Below is a list of potential resources for you and your family.
Come Back Salmon.
by Molly Cone and Sidnee Wheelwright
Come Back Salmon tells the story of a group of children who, through volunteer efforts and a commitment to the environment, saved Pigeon Creek from pollution and helped bring salmon back to the area.
50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth.
by The EarthWorks Group
Full of experiments, facts, and exciting, earth-saving things to do, 50 Things Kids Can Do acts as an environmental “how-to” manual for kids.
Creating Change through Family Philanthropy.
by Alison Goldberg, Karen Pittelman and Resource Generation
Written for young people just becoming involved in their family’s philanthropy, Creating Change through Family Philanthropy examines the challenges many families face when trying to engage the “next generation” in philanthropy. Through personal stories and exercises, Creating Change helps families connect individual values with social change and bridge generational divides.
The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a difference.
by Barbara A. Lewis
Sometimes it can be difficult trying to figure out how to give time and energy to the community. The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects is filled with hundreds of ideas of how kids can make an important and direct impact.
Kids with Courage: True Stories about Young People Making a Difference.
by Barbara A. Lewis
Intended for youths age 12 and older, Kids with Courage recounts the stories of young people of all ages who have made a difference in the world. From small acts of kindness to gargantuan acts of heroism, each story offers something that every young person can do to make a difference in today’s society.
The Giving Book: A Young Person’s Guide to Giving and Volunteering.
The Women’s Fund of the Milwaukee Foundation
The Giving Book, created as part of the Milwaukee Foundation’s Little Women’s Fund program, is designed to cultivate in children a commitment to community through lessons in philanthropy, financial literacy, and volunteerism. The book is comprised of educational stories, activities, and service projects.
A Kid’s Guide to Giving.
by Freddi Zeiler.
What to give? How to give? Where to begin? These are some of the questions answered in A Kids Guide to Giving. Written by a fourteen year old philanthropist, A Kid’s Guide is a comprehensive guide to giving time and money, donating goods, and getting involved in the community.