Youth-Focused Complementary Eye Exams : Vision Exam Pilot Program
The British Columbia school-based vision exam pilot program represents a significant step toward improving children's eye health and academic performance.
The initiative addresses two critical issues the underdiagnosis of vision problems in young children and systemic barriers that prevent families from seeking care.
The pilot program specifically targets kindergarten and Grade One students across 18 schools in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, with the potential to expand based on evaluation results.
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Hidden Gems in Philanthropy
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Manatee Community Foundation
Harvest House provides affordable housing and addiction recovery services.The Skilled Companion Dog Program provides dogs that serve as loyal companions and teachers.Bridge A Life supports children...more
Benelux Youth Set Example of Excellence 
Miles Iliff, a 15-year-old at AFNorth International School (AIS) in Brunssum, the Netherlands, completed a project last fall creating two orientation videos to familiarize incoming youth about...more
Miles Iliff, a 15-year-old at AFNorth International School (AIS) in Brunssum, the Netherlands, completed a project last fall creating two orientation videos to familiarize incoming youth about...more
Youth in Philanthropy Awards $36500 to Charities 
Youth in Philanthropy presented $36,500 worth of grants to local charities at Elton Collegiate in Forrest on Tuesday evening.The event marked the 20th anniversary of the program, which has helped...more
Youth in Philanthropy presented $36,500 worth of grants to local charities at Elton Collegiate in Forrest on Tuesday evening.The event marked the 20th anniversary of the program, which has helped...more
New Round of Youth Climate Fund Projects 
The City of Madison partnered with UW-Madison Extension and United Way of Dane County to administer the Youth Climate Action Fund.The By Youth for Youth Program supports a committee of local youth...more
The City of Madison partnered with UW-Madison Extension and United Way of Dane County to administer the Youth Climate Action Fund.The By Youth for Youth Program supports a committee of local youth...more
Libros Y Gritos: Collaboration on Traditional Arts 
Mariachi Diamante, in partnership with the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation (SPCF) and Mrs. Huerfano, performed on April 18th.Stay tuned for future performances from Mariachi D Liamante (including...more
Mariachi Diamante, in partnership with the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation (SPCF) and Mrs. Huerfano, performed on April 18th.Stay tuned for future performances from Mariachi D Liamante (including...more
Nonsurgical Advances in Treating Scoliosis in Children 
The Momentum Spine App enables radiation-free assessment and provides digital models of the patient's spine.The smartphone app technology starts with parents taking videos of their children at home...more
The Momentum Spine App enables radiation-free assessment and provides digital models of the patient's spine.The smartphone app technology starts with parents taking videos of their children at home...more
Spark Innovation This Summer: Camp Invention Scholarship Applications Now Open At ... 
Lincoln Elementary School is thrilled to announce that scholarship applications are now being accepted for its highly anticipated Camp Invention program this summer.This year's Camp Invention...more
Lincoln Elementary School is thrilled to announce that scholarship applications are now being accepted for its highly anticipated Camp Invention program this summer.This year's Camp Invention...more
Qnb Hosts Art Event For Children on Earth Day 
QNB hosts art event for children on Earth Day.Children painted a canvas using their hands after dipping them in blue and green paints.The children symbolise the importance of planting trees and...more
QNB hosts art event for children on Earth Day.Children painted a canvas using their hands after dipping them in blue and green paints.The children symbolise the importance of planting trees and...more
Mit Has Launched An Effort to Create More Innovative Medtech For Children 
MIT has launched an effort to create more innovative medtech for children.MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative recently announced the establishment of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub to drive...more
MIT has launched an effort to create more innovative medtech for children.MIT Health and Life Sciences Collaborative recently announced the establishment of the Hood Pediatric Innovation Hub to drive...more
Bring Your Child to Work Day � Future Workforce and Natural Gas 
Bring Your Child to Work Day Future Workforce and Natural Gas - American Gas Association.A new generation of Americans is starting to look toward their futures and the careers that could shape...more
Bring Your Child to Work Day Future Workforce and Natural Gas - American Gas Association.A new generation of Americans is starting to look toward their futures and the careers that could shape...more
Saturday May 3, 2025
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Aspire Food Group Wins Hult Prize for Innovative Social Entrepreneurship Idea
The 2013 Clinton Global Initiative challenges student teams to create a social enterprise that will surpassingly increase food security for urban slums by 2018.
