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Working Together to Help
I enjoyed being a part of the Penny Harvest during my fourth grade school year at Roessleville. What I enjoyed most was being able to help groups in the community, such as The Ronald McDonald House, the animal shelter and the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

What I learned while working with the other fourth grade students in this program is that it feels so good to give back to the community.
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What's New at Common Cents and the Penny Harvest

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Global Relief Fund: Haiti Rebuild & Recover - Over $27,000 donated from Penny Harvest schools around the country 

NYC Parents: Learn about our first Parent Harvest. Learn about how you can help support the Penny harvest at your child's school.

Penny Harvest students in Staten Island draw support for local charities (video included).

April 20, 2009 - Today Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his plan for NYC Service. Learn how Common Cents is partnering with the city.

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07.01.10
Common Cents announces 2009/2010 Schools of Excellence

Penny Harvest schools in New York City work hard every year to bring philanthropy and service to their schools and communities. Some schools go above and beyond this duty— their actions and innovations lead to fresh ideas, lesson plans, and harvesting and teaching strategies, many of which may later become standard Penny Harvest practice, adopted into our core curriculum. These leaders are Penny Harvest Schools of Excellence.


05.18.10
Common Cents celebrates a magical evening of storytelling

Five talented storytellers took the stage last night at an event to benefit Common Cents and its popular service-learning program the Penny Harvest. Almost 300 friends and benefactors of Common Cents filled the cozy restaurant, City Winery, which was specially decorated for the occasion, to listen to the stories, sip wine, and participate in a silent auction.
05.12.10
National Penny Harvest Roundtable for Haiti winners announced

Last week Penny Harvest students voted to donate $27,518, raised by more than 150 Penny Harvest schools across the country, to four organizations providing disaster relief in Haiti. The students participated in a National Penny Harvest Roundtable, which allowed them to democratically decide how to distribute the money amongst each organization.
02.25.10
Common Cents receives grant from State Farm Youth Advisory Board

On Monday, February 22nd, State Farm’s Youth Advisory Board presented $64,064 to Common Cents in support of the Penny Harvest Program. The check presentation ceremony took place at State Farm’s New York City Office.
01.29.10
Penny Harvesters are already responding to the crisis in Haiti

Since the earthquake in Haiti two weeks ago, Common Cents has been flooded with phone calls and e-mails from concerned Penny Harvest coaches wondering how their schools can help the recovery efforts in Haiti. As Penny Harvest schools enter the second phase of the program, students have begun forming Philanthropy Roundtables at their schools. The Roundtables are a distinctive feature of the Penny Harvest which give children the power and the freedom to decide how to spend their harvest funds. A key issue for our students in the coming weeks will be exploring different ways to take action and help the people in Haiti.

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JULY
Students enjoy their vacations as the Common Cents staff develops curriculum and designs materials.

Did You Know?
The image on the first cent was of a lady with flowing hair, who symbolized liberty. The coin was larger and made of pure copper, while today's smaller penny is made of copper and zinc.
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