Education – Page 3 – Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work

The Good Teenagers

February 29, 2012 M. Marks Education

Supporting Educational Programs for Kids It seems that sometimes, teenagers just get a bad rap. But truthfully, those are just the stories we hear about. There are countless other tales of teens doing good things – really good things – out of the goodness of their hearts. And that is[…]

The Sutton Trust Launches Yale Summer School Program for Underprivileged Teens

February 28, 2012 Douglas Education

Yale University is teaming up with the Sutton Trust to enable gifted but disadvantaged teens to get a real education in a new summer school program. The project is similar to those already launched in the UK, and hopes to help 64 students within its first year. First priority goes[…]

i.am Angel Foundation

February 22, 2012 M. Marks Education

Trans4mation Experience Will.i.am, front man of the Black Eyed Peas of i.am Angel Foundation, was at the Hollywood Palladium hosting a benefit concert – the Trans4mation Experience – to raise money for I. M. Education, one of the branches of the Foundation. A staggering $5m was raised from this[…]

Glee Cast Plans Charity Concert for Give a Note Campaign

February 21, 2012 Douglas Education

Last year, the cast of Fox Television’s “Glee” went on tour and amassed $40.85 million. This year, according to the Hollywood Reporter, no tour is to be held. Instead, Glee’s organizers are working on a new charity concert to benefit the “Glee” Give a Note campaign, which provides funding for[…]

Delancey Street Foundation

February 17, 2012 M. Marks Education

The Delancey Street Foundation has been in operation since 1971, at which time it started with a mere ten dollars (on loan), four residents, and a larger-than-life dream to help those in poverty, on drugs, former felons and others who hit bottom, turn their lives around. Today, in 2012, the[…]