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Star Power: Foster Barinholtz

October 17, 2025

Meet Service Star Foster Barinholtz, 12, who started a chapter of a community-service club in her hometown of Los Angeles, California. TFK Kid Reporter Aubrey Lamirault spoke with Foster about her efforts. What motivated you to start a chapter of…

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Star Power: Aniah Lampkin

October 3, 2025

Meet Service Star Aniah Lampkin, 9, who enjoys spreading kindness in Houston, Texas. TFK Kid Reporter Marvin Pierre spoke with Aniah about her efforts. What does spreading kindness mean to you? Spreading kindness means doing something small or big that…

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Stars in Action

September 26, 2025

We love hearing from our Service Stars community. Thank you, Stars, for sharing your stories! What will you do next? Aarika and Aashna, 10, Connecticut Each week, we read to residents at an assisted living facility. We read kids’ books…

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Mission: Boost Literacy

September 25, 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 Reading, writing, and speaking are important skills.…

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Digital Defender

September 25, 2025

In 2024, Tejasvi Manoj’s grandfather got an email from someone pretending to be a relative. The person was asking for $2,000. It seemed to be urgent, so he was ready to send it. Luckily, he first called Tejasvi’s dad, who…

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Our Resolutions

September 24, 2025

People often make resolutions at the start of a new year. But you can resolve to help your community at any time. We want to know how you’ll make the world a brighter place. Fill in the prompt, and send…

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Summer Challenge

June 4, 2025

With summer in our sights, we’ve got a challenge for students: How many acts of service can you accomplish on your summer break? This bingo board includes some of our favorite missions. Make a plan to do those that resonate…

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Sharing Your Impact

June 3, 2025

Our Service Stars program highlights kids who are making a positive impact on their communities. We love hearing about how you're striving to make the world a brighter place. Are you or someone you know making a positive difference? Tell…

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Stars in Action

May 15, 2025

This school year, the Service Stars community made a big impact. Stars, thank you for sharing your stories. What will you do next? Ella Lin, 16, California From Ella Lin’s mom: Ella Lin has involved more than 100 kids…

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Pals with Paws

May 15, 2025

Hayden Roland has a lot of pets. He has two dogs, Sasha and Peanut; two rabbits, BunBun and Velvet; and a pair of potbellied pigs, Ava and Layla. BunBun came to Hayden’s family as a foster pet. He’d been hurt…

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