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Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

It’s easy to see why: One in seven American teens is estimated to have a mental health condition, and 76% of students say wellbeing is a top challenge. Benjamin Perks, UNICEF’s head of campaigns and advocacy, has seen firsthand how mental illness comes from adverse childhood experiences. “I

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Are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? These NTEN Members are!

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2013 nten challenge Fundraising givingtuesday' Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc. Magazine YMCA of Greater San Antonio YMCA of Snohomish County YWCA Hartford Region.

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Three Reasons Kids Need Digital Literacy and Citizenship Education

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

So how do we teach kids and teens, who often can’t plan past lunch, how to think about their digital footprints and abstract concepts like ethics? Just as media and technology have affected the nature of childhood and education, they’ve also affected the nature of parenting. Shameless plug alert!]

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5 Hybrid Event Ideas for Youth Organizations

Qgiv

Youth organizations like yours don’t just help kids live happier, healthier childhoods—you prepare them for the future! For older kids and teens that benefit from your youth organization, a video game tournament is a great opportunity for them to show off their skills while raising funds for your organization.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Look no further than the Ice Bucket Challenge , which raised over $200 million worldwide last summer. million challenge videos. The American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) is currently selling a t-shirt with the names of 3,400 children and teens who have fought or are still fighting childhood cancer.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Increases Efficiency with VolunteerHub

Volunteer Hub

Donna: To be the premier out-of-school-time provider and leading voice for youth development in Arizona, ensuring youth and teens have the skills and resilience to successfully navigate childhood and prepare for adulthood. Donna: In fiscal year 2021/2022, we served almost 22,000 youth and teens. What has been your impact?

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Sexual Assault: Resources for Families and Tips for Self-Care

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some wounds were fresh; others, like mine, were decades old or took place during childhood. For survivors, Teen Vogue published self-care tips, acknowledging that it’s hard to avoid triggers and be overwhelmed by the news. For parents, Psychology Today recently published tips on how to speak with loved ones about disclosure.