Rylie Heck and the Spanish River Sharks Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought Pinkalicious to life at Storybook Village by inviting over 200 children to create playdough cupcakes in a vibrant, hands-on activity that sparked imagination, encouraged creativity, and provided joyful, inclusive moments for young readers.

Led by Louisa Swank, the Benjamin School Buccaneers Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids brought beloved books If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Fancy Nancy to life at Storybook Village, where nine student volunteers engaged over 200 children through themed crafts, costumes, and story-centered activities that sparked imagination, joy, and meaningful connections with reading.

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.