Living Philanthropically

To enact social change via causes that are important to you requires you to live philanthropically. Youth and young adults can learn this mindset by learning about current events and taking the first step in philanthropy. Invest your time, treasures, and talents in the community to be part of philanthropy.

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Living Philanthropically: Time

Time is valuable. This video explains how time can be used to make a difference in your community. There are different ways to live philanthropically like volunteering, or organizing community events. Watch the video to learn more.

Learning to Give

The Living to Give website includes lessons, film and video guides, and guides on living philanthropically. Discover topics such as building community, empowering youth, and philanthropy education.

Have you ever donated your time for a cause? If so, how did you? Let us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:00 PM.

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Jeremy Hayer

Resources...

Living Philanthropically- Time: https://youtu.be/t6z2tKe47kQ

Learning to Give: https://www.learningtogive.org/

Learning To Give-Film and Video guides: https://www.learningtogive.org/teach/film-and-video-guides

Link to SPAN’s website: www.spanadvocacy.org

Link to SPAN’s Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

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