Led by Isabella Lopez-Merlos, the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids launched the joyful "Speak Up During Spring" project, where 35 students contributed 16 hours of service to create chalk art, friendship bracelets, and April Fools’ Day cards that reached over 200 foster youth and more than 50 community members, spreading kindness, inclusion, and encouragement across Palm Beach County.

Reese Woods and the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids spread joy through their Literary Letters project by collecting 17 donated books, creating 41 handmade bookmarks, and contributing 40 hours of service from 20 student volunteers to bring inspiration, comfort, and heartfelt messages to children in foster care.

Florida Atlantic University student Ava Mansman and her fellow FAU Owls from the STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids chapter spread love this Valentine’s Day by creating and delivering goodie bags to 40 foster youth, educating 20 volunteers, and reaching 300 more through social media to raise awareness about the challenges these children face and the power of small acts of kindness.

Reese Woods and the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids assembled 48 pencil packs for foster youth, turning basic school supplies into meaningful messages of support and encouragement while engaging 19 students in 22 hours of service to promote empathy, advocacy, and community impact.

Aysel Elshenawy made a meaningful impact through Play It Forward by donating 11 Transformers toys to bring joy and imaginative play to children in need, dedicating 89 hours to this effort and proving that small gestures can have a lasting impact.

Breana Frazier and the FAU Owls Chapter hosted an Art Expressions Workshop, providing foster youth with a creative space to explore self-expression, build confidence, and process emotions through guided art activities.