Nichole Watters created a powerful Life Skills Portal video with STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids to educate foster youth and aged-out young adults about the warning signs of human trafficking, using her voice to raise awareness, promote vigilance, and empower vulnerable youth with the knowledge they need to stay safe.

Danielle Day and Maryam Alrekabi of the Jupiter High Warriors Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids led a powerful Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign that combined a social media awareness video, a Foster Care Mythbuster Board, and a school-wide “Blue Day” initiative to educate their 3,000-student campus, engage peers, and debunk myths about foster care; proving that real student voices can drive real change.

Led by Reese Woods, the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids raised awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month through their “Pinwheels and Picture Frames” project, where 13 students contributed over 87 hours to educate 70 peers and faculty by creating symbolic art, hosting presentations, and encouraging community participation in a powerful show of advocacy and support.

Reese Woods and the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, in collaboration with their school’s Rho Kappa chapter, launched a Young Adult Book Drive to support often-overlooked teens in foster care by providing age-appropriate books that offer comfort, connection, and a reminder that their stories and experiences matter.

Maryam and the Jupiter High Warriors Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought the magic of Harry Potter to life at Storybook Village by guiding over 200 children through a whimsical wand-making activity that sparked imagination, encouraged self-expression, and left every young creator feeling empowered and inspired.

Nathea Masse and the Palm Beach Central Broncos Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids empowered over 200 children at Storybook Village through their BRAVE-themed booth, where kids designed superhero mask puppets in a creative, hands-on activity that celebrated inner strength, self-expression, and the belief that every child has a hero within.