PHILANTHROPY BADGE What does the word “philanthropy” mean?

means "love of humanity" in the sense of caring, nourishing, developing and enhancing "what it is to be human" by the giver and those benefitting on both the benefactors' (by identifying and exercising their values in giving and volunteering) and beneficiaries' (by benefiting) parts.

***big word for someone who makes sure people have what they need. How can you become a Philanthropist? 1. Give to charities as much as you can, yet still provide fro your own needs 2. Get involved in charities or organizations that interest you 3. Develop your own charity 4. Volunteer 10 Most popularly viewed charities on-line: American Red Cross Wounded Warrior Project Heifer Project International Doctors without Borders World Vision St. Jude’s UNICEF Samaritan’s Purse Save the Children Charities where your “cents” can make a difference: Girl Scouts Children’s Hospitals Humane Society Jump Rope for Heart Cup of Joe

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Perspective: What does a new car cost? about $10,000 Does a used car cost the same? No Why? Why do we sell used cars? prevent them from going to landfill, cheaper for next user What does it cost for a lunch for a child? $1.27 more for nutritious, healthy food What does it cost for a dinner for four? In home? hard pressed to provide dinners less than $5 ($35/week) and would not provide a lot of variety $100/week for all 3 meals is possible with no snacks etc. (rounding out at $400/mo) Going out to eat? For a family of 4, would cost a minimum of $20 What regular expenses does a homeowner or renter have? Electricity - small apartment approx. $125/mo (Large Home - $300-500) Water Trash - $15/mo Phone - $50/mo Cable/Internet - $30/mo Alarm Monitoring - $20/mo Lawn Maintenance - $50-100 General Maintenance & Upkeep Activities: Have girls cut out pictures in newspaper, magazines and ads tape to board that has 2 columns: NEEDS vs WANTS Items: Tape Poster Board (groups) newspaper ads etc Make a “Common Cents” Bank- explain play on words. Common - means everyday Cents - change Common Sense - wise decision, sound judgement

PHILANTHROPY BADGE Story, Cleaning out car and Taylor accidentally throws out a dime and I told make sure you pick that dime up and she said why it is just a dime What can a dime buy? Change is wonderful at a garage sale or thrift store you can often buy scarves, books and trinket jewelry for 10 cents 5 - 2 cents stamps for use in the mail package of plant seeds on clearance fish at Pets Mart remnants of yarn and fabric school supplies like erasers, pencil sharpeners etc at beginning of school year candy in the penny isle of a dollar store 10 cents flushes your toilet In a 3rd World, poor country your dime can buy a child a meal of rice, oats or porridge Encourage girls to save their spare change and donate to a charity of their choice. Every Cent counts. Items: Mason Jars paint brushes glass paint paint palettes sharpies card stock for lid (neon index cards) tape dixie cups paper towels baby wipes