Famous Philanthropists
This Microsoft co-founder created a foundation focused on global health and education.
Who is Bill Gates?
What’s the term for helping others without getting paid?
What is volunteering?
This young Nobel Peace Prize winner advocates for girls' education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
This type of organization raises money for schools or libraries.
What is the PTA or PTO?
Red cross image
What is the Red Cross?
This NBA star opened the “I PROMISE” school for kids in his hometown.
Who is LeBron James?
This challenge involved raise awareness for ALS.
What is the ice bucket Challenge?
This "Fridays for Future" activist fights for climate action. A Swedish teen inspired global climate protests by skipping school every Friday.
Who is Greta Thunberg?
Name a local nonprofit in your community and its mission.
Any Answer
Three arrows in a triangle.
What is the recycling symbol?
This entrepreneur pledged to give away his entire fortune and created the Giving Pledge.
Who is Warren Buffett?
Name one thing a teen can do to support a local food bank.
What is organize a drive, sort food, or volunteer to pack boxes?
This American student invented an early detection test for pancreatic cancer—at just 15 years old.
Who is Jack Andraka?
This profession often leads community drives and food banks.
What is a social worker or community organizer?
A panda
What is WWF (World Wildlife Fund)?
This Amazon founder launched the Day One Fund to help homeless families.
Who is Jeff Bezos?
This social media platform helped the challenge go viral as users tagged friends.
What is Facebook (or also accept Instagram)?
What is the minimum age to volunteer at most shelters?
What is 13 or 14 (depending on location)?
These are small food or item collection boxes in neighborhoods.
What are Little Free Pantries or Little Free Libraries?
Blue house with people – builds homes.
What is Habitat for Humanity?
This NFL player famously paid for hundreds of mammograms in underserved communities.
Who is DeAngelo Williams?
The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in this year.
What is 2014?
Name one platform where youth can find service opportunities.
What is DoSomething.org, VolunteerMatch, or Idealist?
This annual event encourages global giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
What is Giving Tuesday?
Red Train with stars in the wheels
What is Toys for Tots?