Is philanthropy helping an old lady across the street? Is it being an aide at a Girl Scout camp? Or is it sitting behind a desk deciding whose program deserves more money? According to four teens involved in various charities, philanthropy is all of these things. "There's more to it than just giving land or property or creating some type of endowment. It's about a personal extension of yourself an

There is the belief in this country that every individual has the fundamental right to the "American dream." With work, we believe, it can be achieved. But sometimes the opportunity to fulfill this dream is cut short. In such cases, there is an organization dedicated to helping individuals pursue their dreams. As executive director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Indiana, Robin MacKinnon finds th

Environmental writers wanted: Must be in high school, write fairly well, and have a compassion for younger kids and the environment. Optimistic outlook a plus. Ana Correa, Lisa DeMaria and Melissa MacDonald are three Boston-area 18-year-olds who responded to an invitation to write for Greentimes, an environmental newspaper that complements the science curriculum of elementary and middle schools in