Thursday, November 03, 2005. The Story Tree Gang is a performance troupe that encourages, teaches and empowers youth to take an active role in helping other youth. Participants from area colleges, universities and high schools are encouraged to volunteer throughout the year. Their mission is to carry a message of hope and inspiration to children and families who are disadvantaged due to poverty, lack of education, single parenthood, poor health and other misfortunes.

Best-Practices and New Ideas in Philanthropy, Humanitarianism, and Social Entrepreneurship. Do you ever rely on a friend? Would you ever bet on them? Thats what three promising entrepreneurs behind the Thrust Fund. Are proposing to kickstart their next ventures. Will go head to head with an entrepreneur, investor, and a skeptical peer.