OUR STUDENTS’
IMPACT
Amplifying Impact: Jocelyn Supports Music Education Through Battle of the Bands
Jocelyn took center stage at Battle of the Bands by setting up an interactive table to support STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, raising over $250 while recruiting band teachers for the Music Buddies program, which connects students with valuable music mentorship opportunities and ensures more young musicians can learn, grow, and develop their passion for music.
A Gift of Self-Care: Akayla Peart Assembles Wellness Bags for Teens
Akayla Peart, along with volunteers Karmiah S. and Arianna O., assembled teen self-care bags filled with toiletries, body care products, a journal, a self-care book, stickers, and candy to promote mental well-being and encourage teens to practice self-love, reflection, and emotional wellness.
Brianna Castro Gives Back with Essential Baby Donations
Brianna Castro made a meaningful impact by organizing a baby donation drive to collect essential supplies like clothing, diapers, and formula, ensuring that families in need have access to the necessities required to care for their infants.
Bringing Stories to Life: Calvary Lions Deliver Teddy Bears and Virtual Bedtime Stories
Franco Ruocco and the Calvary Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids created the Storytime Project, pairing virtual bedtime story readings with donated teddy bears and personalized poems to provide children in need with comfort, imagination, and a sense of security.
Turning Gloomy Days into Play Days: Brooke Meixner’s Summer Fun Bundles
Brooke Meixner created Rainy Day Summer Fun Bundles, thoughtfully packed with engaging indoor activities, to ensure children could enjoy creativity, play, and excitement even on gloomy days.
Turning Pages and Sparking Smiles: Brooke Meixner’s Book Buddy Bundles
Brooke Meixner created Book Buddy Bundles, assembling at least 15 personalized sets that paired carefully selected books with a photo of each child receiving their bundle, fostering a love for storytelling, literacy, and imagination.