At GivingPoint, we aspire to be the best resource for teens to learn about issues in society and fuel their passion to create a better world. In "Today’s Hot Issues" section, you can participate in online training and take informative quizzes to get facts about relevant topics that affect your world. And if you earn 75% or better on the quizzes, you earn points for nonprofits!

Hot Topic: Nonprofits Today

Did you know there are 10.2 nonprofit organizations per every 10,000 people in the U.S.? Today, total charitable giving in the United States exceeds $295 billion. Charitable donations from individuals accounted for 75.6% of all donations in 2006. To learn more about nonprofits and the impact the nonprofit sector has on society, take the nonprofit 101 quiz.

Get Fit and Give Back

Obesity in children and its health complications is an alarming national epidemic currently affecting both genders and all races. The main causes of teen obesity are poor diet and insufficient physical activity. Learn more about this epidemic and join the movement to Get Fit!

Hot Topic: Privacy and Security (To be launched soon)

Hot Topic: Cell Phone and Texting Safety (To be launched soon)

Hot Topic: Financial Literacy (To be launched soon)