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Penny Harvest Seattle
welcome to the roundtable Update: March 2010 URGENT! Penny Harvest Strategy Session: Wednesday, March 24th @ Washington Middle School (2101 S. Jackson Street) 6-8 PM. Penny Harvest has reached a critical juncture at which our capacity to continue operating the program past the 09/10 school year in jeopardy. While the work of our program is thriving, we have not had the same success in raising funds to support the operating costs of the program. During the current economic downturn, it has been increasingly difficult to secure funding for youth development and leadership programs like Penny Harvest. For this reason, we are encouraging all friends, supporters, coaches, parents, donors, grantees and community members who are passionate about youth philanthropy to meet with us and discuss strategies for sustaining Penny Harvest into the future. Please RSVP to let us know if you can attend and to share your ideas. Contact Mike Beebe at mikebe@solidground.org with questions or feedback.
Global Relief Fund: Haiti Rebuild & Recover Beginning March 1st, Philanthropy Roundtables who express concern for the devastation in Haiti can pledge a portion of their money to support the relief and recovery efforts. The Global Relief Fund is a nation-wide fund, amassed by schools across the country and each participating roundtable will have a say in how the money is distributed. Penny Harvest will be partnering with 3-5 organizations that roundtable leaders in Colorado, New York, Ohio and Seattle will have the opportunity to vote for. Our goal is that these organizations will represent a range of giving opportunities that will have a meaningful collective impact in Haiti. We recommend that roundtables pledge no more than 10% of their funds as this allows them to make a meaningful contribution and does not ignore all of the local needs in our communities. Pledges must be made on or prior to Monday, April 12th by clicking here. Please read over the FAQ sheet for more information about the logistics, timeline, and procedures necessary for your roundtable to take part in this exciting nation-wide event! Since we cannot process and send out donations until after the April 12th Grant Decision Deadline, you are encouraged to take action NOW and lead a school-wide fundraiser to make immediate grants to relief efforts.
are you ready for the roundtable? The Philanthropy Roundtable phase of the Penny Harvest generally takes place between February and April when students research community issues and connect with organizations to make grants. During April, May and June, students espand their philanthropy by participating in Neighborhood Service Projects within the community. Please use the calendar on pages 4-6 of the Supplemental Guide to help you plan your meetings. Coaches who need assistance are encouraged to call or email their school support person. Mike Beebe: mikebe@solid-ground.org
Anna Baldwin: annab@solid-ground.org Maryellen Ferro: maryellenf@solid-ground.org
Please remember that Yearlong Reports will be due on April 12, 2010. Missed the Philanthropy roundtable Training? In January, coaches attended Philanthropy Roundtable Professional Development sessions in Seattle. These trainings are designed to prepare coaches to successfully run the program in their school. If you missed the training, please contact Maryellen Ferro at maryellenf@solid-ground.org as soon as possible to ensure your school is still able to participate in the roundtable. All coaches must be trained by PH Staff to facilitate the roundtable before February 12th.
The Final Count... Thanks, once again, to the generously donated counting services of the Bank of America, the final results for the spring 2009 Penny Harvest are in! Despite the tough economic times, students at 65 schools in the Puget Sound area united to collect over 980 sacks of pennies, weighing more than 14 tons! Congratulations to everyone whose coins made up this year's staggering total of $78,836.45...the largest harvest in the history of our program.
Penny Harvest News March 9- "Face" the Issues
February 11- Community Needs Community Solutions
January- Roundtable Represents
January 14- Gather 'Round The Roundtable November 23- Plan Past The Pennies November 3- Harvesting Begins At Home October- Kick Off The Caring
September 8- Prepare For Change
Global Relief Fund: Haiti Relief & Recovery
08/09 highlights
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