I chose my dad. He helps people less fortunate. He likes helping others. They can use money for food and other stuff. It makes my dad feel good to help. ...Jacob B.

I chose my dad. He coaches youth hockey. He does it to see young people develope a good work athic and the ability to work together as a team. They learn that with hard work and strong role models they can accomplish anything they set out to do. My dad benefits by seeing the players develope strong moral character and become good citizens of our community. ...Kaylan

I chose Karry Gauthier. She participates in the P.T.O. because she wants to be involved in the school. The P.T.O. is one of many committees that work with volunteers, people who do not get paid. Some benefits are they provide families with needed items at Christmas. Some benefits are personal satisfaction from helping people less fortunate. ...Jessa

He donated money to the United Fund and the Selvashon Army. He donates money because he feels sorry for them. The people get money for food and clothes. Some benefits are that he is happy he did a good deed. ...Jena

Philanthropy Assignment

Select a person to interview on the topic of philanthropy. Record their answers to the following questions:

1. What do you do that is considered philanthropy?
2. Why do you participate in this activity?
3. What are some benefits to the people you help?
4. What are some benefits to you?

(Comments on this page were taken from portions of the student interviews.)

My mom does volunteering and helping at church. She says she enjoys helping with the children. She helps the parents get to go to church. She likes to help other people. ...Moriah

Mrs Milarch helps with 4-H. She taught kids what to feed and how to care for animals. Mrs. Milarch was the leader of the club. She was in charge of giving out ribbens, medles, and trophies. The kids benefit by understanding their animals. Mrs. Milarch is happy and felt good because she helped them acomplish there project. ...Elizabeth

My mom is on the MECCA board. She thinks economic growth is important for a healthy community. The people she helps are able to start or expand a business which provide more money and jobs for the community. It benefits my mom because it just makes her happy to help the community. ...Kelly

My mom teaches swimming lessons. She makes sure everyones safe around the water. They can also help keep other people safe. My mom benefits by feeling good about teaching kids. She is giving something to kids that someone gave to her. ...Joe

My mom gives a lot of time and money to the church. She also donates time to projects at school. It gives her joy to help other people. When people are helped they have peace of mind knowing the bills are payed and someone cares. My mom benifits by happyness and satisfaction. She also hopes that if she needs help someone will be there for her. ...Rebecca

My Mom donates money to Toys for Tots and St. Lukes. She does this to help kids with cancer. She hopes it helps some kids get the medical attention they need. She does it because it makes her feel good to help kids with cancer. ...Derek

Last year my Mom made a quilt with the first grade. She thought it would be a nice learning activity. She said the children had a sense of pride in accomplishing something. She said she benefited by being able to help and work with the children as a group and on an individual basis. ...Emily C.B.

My Mom donates her time socializing with elderly people in the nurseing home. She plays checkers, chess, cards and sometimes reads the paper. She helps them write letters and talks to them. This helps to keep their spirits up. It makes her feel good about herself. She learns about them too. ...Amy

My Mom volunteers her time doing girl scouts, boy scouts and church. Mr. DeVoe and Mr. Sternberger help by letting me give things from the PPI and give money and time to other people. It makes my Mom feel good to help other people. She helped the Leaps and Bounds raise a lot of money at the auction. My mom feels proud to help the community. ...Annie