A Halloween Full of Heart: How Our Chapters Brought Joy to Kids in Foster Care

Written by Dani MacGregor

This October, STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids chapters across Palm Beach County turned Halloween into a season of giving. From candy bags and cards to a Trunk or Treat, our students made sure local kids in foster care felt seen, celebrated, and part of the fun.

Together, our chapters put together more than 260 Halloween candy and goody bags and about 100 handmade Halloween cards. Here's a look at what each chapter did.

  • Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
    The FAU chapter organized and collected over 100 Halloween goody bags for youth in foster care.

  • Wellington Community High School
    The Wellington chapter decorated a car and handed out candy at a Trunk or Treat on October 29, sharing a safe, festive night with local children and families while raising awareness about Speak Up for Kids. Their car also won second place for decorations!

  • Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School
    The Garcia chapter assembled candy bags and brought Halloween to an elementary after-school program with face painting, slime making, crafts, and pumpkin decorating.

  • Boca Raton High School
    The Boca High chapter made 24 Halloween candy bags for kids in foster care.

  • The Benjamin School
    The Benjamin School chapter made 80 Halloween candy bags for kids in foster care.

  • Atlantic High School
    The Atlantic chapter put together more than 30 Halloween candy bags for kids in foster care.

  • West Boca Raton High School
    The West Boca chapter made about 30 Halloween candy bags for kids in foster care.

  • Palm Beach Central High School
    The Palm Beach Central chapter made about 100 Halloween cards with kind, encouraging messages for youth in foster care.

Thank You!
A big thank you to every student, chapter leader, and sponsor who gave their time and creativity this Halloween. Small acts like a candy bag or a handwritten card remind kids in foster care that their community cares about them.

Want to get involved? Join a STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids chapter at your school or volunteer with us.

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Dani MacGregor

Web + Graphic Designer with 10+ years of non-profit and creative experience. I have a soft spot for pretty much every cause and charity. I admire all non-profits for their work in every issue and value their contribution in making the world a better place.

Through her blog “Thistle While You Work” this seasoned charity professional shares in-depth knowledge, skills and tricks to open your donors hearts and pockets. She has worked with every type of charity - religious, children, educational, medical, animal, conservation and human rights. Plus she has made over 70+ websites for non profits, thought leaders, authors and even the famously fun Hard Rock.

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