Olympic Heights High School STUDENTS Create 50 “Conversation Hearts” Keychains to Encourage Foster Youth
Why It Matters
For youth in foster care, consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement can make a significant difference, especially during times of hardship.
By creating 50 personalized keychains with encouraging messages, students provided foster youth with daily reminders of support and kindness while building a strong culture of empathy and service within their chapter.
Reese Woods shared that “everyone needs a compliment from time to time,” especially those facing difficult circumstances. One of the most meaningful moments came from watching students dedicate extra time and effort to ensure the project was completed—showing genuine care for the impact they were making.
This project reinforced the idea that small gestures, like a kind word, can have lasting emotional impact.
How to Get Involved
Interested in making a difference through student community service projects or virtual community service?
Here’s how you can help foster kids:
Join or start a STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids chapter at your school
Organize creative encouragement-based projects like cards or keychains
Participate in high school volunteer opportunities that focus on emotional support
Share your work to inspire others to give back
Kindness doesn’t have to be complicated. A simple message can remind someone they matter.
