By Haily Jones Growing up can be tough, but growing up without the emotional and social support you need as an individual can be tougher. Many kids live their day-to-day lives by routine, and have little positive influence to help encourage and build on their...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Artis Stevens What do you think of when you hear 4-H? For many, it typically conveys cows and plows, county fairs and farms, since perceptions of the organization have traditionally been focused on 4-H’s rural roots, dating back...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Heather Brosz White, MPA “Inspirational. Passionate. Enthusiastic. Leader.” These are words teen members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne/Johnston Counties, North Carolina used to describe Teen Director, Raytrell Caldwell....
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Michelle Caldeira There are nearly 11,000 youth development nonprofits in the U.S. Each one is competing for financial, political, and social support for their important work. College Bound Dorchester (CBD), a Boston nonprofit...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Kylie Schuyler In the nonprofit sector, creating meaningful solutions is essential for success. Partnering with others - particularly academics and industry experts - can be extremely valuable in helping to advise, provide...
By Sandy Cyr In South Central Pennsylvania, almost every person is one step removed from a backyard garden. The area is known for its Pennsylvania Dutch culture and strong agrarian roots. Most people can get to someone in their family tree who raised food for profit...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Brooke and Gracelyn Leath Your teenage years are such a transitional time. Even without the typical teenage drama, the fact is you’re stuck between wanting to be a kid, but also wanting to have the freedom of an adult. While we...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Allison Shorter Starting a non-profit can be difficult, even in your home country where you understand the customs and language, know how to mail things, and know where offices are located. But in a different country where you...
By Krystin Gollihue “We in the nonprofit sector are tackling some of the most difficult issues of our time,” says Khary Lazarre-White, co-founder and executive director of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis), a youth development organization based in Harlem that aims...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Laura van der Veer On a given night in 2015, 640 youth experienced homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Of those, at least 136 were sleeping on the streets, unaccompanied by parents or guardians. New Avenues for Youth exists to...
