Type: Foundation, Curricula, Other

Target audience: Students, Parents, Organizations, Administrators

Number of employees: 6-20

Year founded: 1991

Nonprofit: Nonprofit

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The Penny Harvest

Description: Common Cents’ largest program, the Penny Harvest, is designed to engage students in Youth Philanthropy – fundraising, grant-making and service – with the goal of developing their generosity and moral character as well as their understanding of democratic participation.

We provide the schools with which we partner a curriculum guide, a Penny Harvest Kit (including penny bags, penny sacks, family guides, leader pins, stickers and posters), professional development for Penny Harvest Coaches, and year-round administrative and logistical support.

Fees for services:

Ages of students:

Schools/sites: We operate in nearly 800 schools throughout NYC.

Contact person:

Development & External Relations Intern

Description: Job title: Development and External Relations Intern
Organization: Common Cents
Reports to: Development and External Relations Associate
Last day to apply: When positions are filled
Start date: September 2008

Overview:
Common Cents is seeking...

Monique Achu