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Introducing Giving Cycle

We ignite the joy of giving in middle school students.

Our Vision

The vision of Giving Cycle is for all students to commit themselves to a lifetime of giving before they reach high school.

Our Mission

The mission of Giving Cycle is to be the leading provider of experiential philanthropy opportunities for middle school students.

Our Inception

The founders of Giving Cycle saw a need to inspire generosity and spark curiosity about philanthropy among children.

I pledge to serve my community in all ways that I can for the rest of my life.

– THE GIVING CYCLE PLEDGE

Meet the Team

DEVIN TORRES

CO-FOUNDER

JEVON TORRES

CO-FOUNDER

DARIA
WALLS TORRES

BOARD CHAIR

KRISTY
CURTIS

DIRECTOR

PAVITHRA
LAKSHMINARAYAN

DIRECTOR

RASHAN
PRAILOW

DIRECTOR

MARGARET
DANIELS TYLER

DIRECTOR

PAULA
LYNN ELLIS

DIRECTOR EMERITA

Our Programs

GIVING CYCLE CHALLENGE ©

The Challenge is a long term curriculum that can be embedded in a classroom or after school program.

GIVING CYCLE THINKATHON©

The Thinkathon is a full day or multi-day workshop that can be embedded in a conference or camp-like setting.

Our Impact

Global issues. Local impact.

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Animal Welfare
Arts & Culture
Career Preparation
Child Assault Prevention
Chronic Illness
Community Development
Deforestation
Developmental Disabilities
Disaster Relief
Environmental Preservation
Global Health
Grief Support
Historic Preservation
Homelessness
Hunger Relief
Obesity
Ocean Pollution
Ocean Preservation
Pediatric Cancer
Poverty Alleviation
Public Education
Rare Disease Research
Social Justice
STEM Enrichment
Teen Suicide
Veteran Support
Water Scarcity
Wildlife Conservation
Youth Development
Youth Enrichment
Youth Homelessness

of participating non-profits say Giving Cycle Challenge positively impacts students worldview and their commitment to a lifetime of giving and service

students have participated in Giving Cycle programs since inception

issue areas have been covered by organizations selected by students in our programs

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non-profits have received one of our mini-grants since inception

Grantees

Press

“Eighth-grader Jevon Torres was inspired by the project last year and with his brother, Devin, who is now a fifth grader at Hartford Upper Elementary School, founded the nonprofit, with the help of their mother, Daria, created the Giving Cycle, which awards $500 grants to nonprofits.”

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“Harrington teacher Kristy Curtis and the students partnered with Giving Cycle and integrated its mission into classroom activities by having students research local non-profits and identify opportunities for greater impact in the community.”

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“There are dozens of pressing issues to worry about every day, whether it’s food security or global warming. But there’s also a rising generation of young leaders who are ready to face those issues head-on — and they’re not afraid to tell the grown-ups how to do it.”

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“Giving Cycle is one of 32 nonprofit organizations highlighted as ‘Proven & Promising’ by the Community Foundation of South Jersey.”

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Supporters

Giving Cycle is so grateful for those who support our mission, through time, talent or treasure; work, wisdom or wealth. Thank you to all of our individual donors and fundraising partners throughout the years.

Individual Donors

Contributors

Up to $100

Champions

Up to $500

Patrons

$500 or more

Funding Partners

Any questions?

Reach out to us if you have any questions about the program, are interested in partnering, or if you just want to say hello.

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