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Penny Harvest Tackles Turtle Needs in Central Park
Jordan’s face lit up with excitement as the bright red lid came off the plastic container housing the first of many turtles that he and his fellow Philanthropy Roundtable members would be seeing that day. Lorie Cramer, a member of the New York Turtle and Tortoise Society, was sharing some of her rehabilitated turtles in an interactive presentation at The Computer School in Manhattan.

Learning about the creatures was nothing new to the middle schoolers...
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Instant Poll
To enhance learning about global issues, we select an issue of global concern that becomes the subject of intensive study, philanthropy and action. The 2008 Global Relief Issue is climate change. What do you think is the main cause of climate change?
Human activity
Natural geological forces
Both A and B
None of the above

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The Community Foundation for the Capital Region of New York
Together, the National Educational Leadership Institute, Inc. and The Community Foundation for the Capital Region administer the Penny Harvest in the Capital Region of New York in coordination with Common Cents New York

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What's New at Common Cents and the Penny Harvest

Capital Region 07/08 Penny Harvest is now underway!
Good luck to all our new and returning schools!

Veeder and Roessleville Elementary Schools are mentioned in South Colonie Central School District Newsletter.

There was one Neighbor Bonus winner from the Capital Region of NY, read the full story to find out who it was.

Local organizations join forces to bring the Penny Harvest to the Capital Region!
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Judith Shapiro joins Common Cents as Board Chair

Common Cents is pleased to announce that Judith Shapiro, President of Barnard College, has accepted the position of chair of the Board of Trustees of Common Cents, effective immediately.

Common Cents wins NY1's New Yorker of the Year Award

This year, New York 1 News chose Common Cents as the winner of the New Yorker of the Year award. Common Cents was selected for the honor because of its longstanding commitment to New York City youth, and the work done through the Penny Harvest to teach elementary and middle school students the value of giving back and good citizenship.
06/07 Capital Region Penny Harvest raises over $16,000; All Schools Launch Roundtables

In its second year of the Penny Harvest the Capital Region of New York showed growth and promise. Eleven Schools from 7 districts across the region raised over $16,000 in pennies to help their communities.
Local organizations join forces to bring the Penny Harvest to the Capital Region!

The Penny Harvest provides opportunities for students to understand (and their parents to see) how they can make a difference in the lives of individuals within their schools and residents of our local communities through their philanthropy and service.
MAY
Students roll up their sleeves. They have more than their Penny Harvest funds for the community; they also offer their time and talent through Neighborhood Service projects.


Did You Know?
Nationwide students in 807 schools gathered $711,394.58 in pennies during the 06/07 school year.
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