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Star Power: Joshua Conger

January 30, 2026

Meet Service Star Joshua Conger, 14. He started Joshua’s Joyful Giving, an organization that donates toys to kids receiving treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, in California. TFK reader Vera So spoke with Joshua about his efforts. What…

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To the Rescue!

January 26, 2026

Some people who decide to get a dog or cat rescue their new pet from an animal shelter. The animal might come from far away—even another country. Vijay Bissoondutt is the manager of the Humane Society of the BVI, an…

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Star Power: Justyn Boumah

January 16, 2026

Meet Service Star Justyn Boumah, 10. He started the nonprofit group Heroes and Hearts, in Las Vegas, Nevada. TFK reader Anirudh Rao spoke with Justyn about his efforts. Tell us about the philanthropy work you do. I help people in…

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Mission: Spread Kindness

January 9, 2026

Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month Kindness counts! We’ll feature kids who are…

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Legacy Building

January 7, 2026

When Legacy Jackson was 2, she and her family spent Christmas morning in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. They were handing out hot soup and warm clothes to people in need. Kynedra Ogunnaike is Legacy’s mom. She says volunteering is a…

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Star Power: Patrick Finnegan

January 2, 2026

Meet Service Star Patrick Finnegan,12, who volunteers as a peer mediator in Savannah, Georgia. TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez spoke with Patrick about his efforts. What does a peer mediator do? They oversee a conflict that two or more students…

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Star Power: Shubham Roy-Choudhury

December 19, 2025

Meet Service Star Shubham Roy-Choudhury, 14. He’s the founder of Lunar Academy, a student-led program in New Jersey. It provides free tutoring and educational resources. TFK Kid Reporter Vicky Sun spoke with Shubham about his efforts. What motivated you to…

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Star Power: Avery Jenkins

December 12, 2025

Service Star Avery Jenkins, 11, started Avery’s Helpful Hair Kits. It’s an organization in Evanston, Illinois, giving foster kids with textured and curly hair access to products that help them look their best. TFK Kid Reporter Aubrey Lamirault spoke with…

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Mission: Speak Out

December 12, 2025

Join a community of kids who are making the world a better and brighter place. TFK Service Stars know that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Mission of the Month Have you noticed a problem or a…

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Zacky’s Mission

December 10, 2025

Zacky Muñoz, 13, has severe allergies to certain foods. Eating even a tiny bit of one of these can make him sick. In first grade, he ate a breadstick made with sesame. It was accidental. After just a few bites,…

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