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Star Power: Anirudh Rao

October 23, 2026

Meet Service Star Anirudh Rao, 14. Anirudh organizes educational workshops for kids. These workshops combine STEM and history, and emphasize the importance of kindness. TFK reader Shrinika Kalbhavi spoke with Anirudh about how he encourages kids to stay curious and…

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Mission: Promote Wellness

October 16, 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 We all struggle with health issues sometimes,…

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Packed with Care

October 16, 2026

Stuffed animals. Fidget spinners. Sunglasses. Soft blankets. These are some of the items in an LGM bag. LGM stands for Ledger Greyson Mann, the Virginia 9-year-old who created the bags. The clear backpacks hold items that can help calm a…

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Stars in Action

October 16, 2026

We love hearing from our Service Stars community. Thank you, Stars, for sharing your stories! What will you do next? Alexa, 11, California From TFK Kid Reporter Leonardo Popovic: Alexa helped save a local library. It was facing budget…

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Content featured on Service Stars A graphic titled, "Our Resolutions" with a blue and purple star in the top left corner: "I care about keeping the Earth clean. I resolve to be better about picking up garbage and recycling, because these actions make the Earth healthier, cleaner, and more beautiful." TFK Kid Reporter Bevy Lustig

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Our Resolutions

October 16, 2026

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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Star Power: Logan Goodman

October 9, 2026

Meet Service Star Logan Goodman, 14, who cofounded an organization called Helping Hearts Houston. The group connects middle school girls with community service opportunities in Houston, Texas, where Logan lives. TFK reader Riya Kejriwal spoke with Logan about her work.…

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Star Power: Abhijay Potluri

September 25, 2026

Meet Service Star Abhijay Potluri, 14, who has completed several service projects. (He’s also a former TFK Kid Reporter.) Abhijay started a nonprofit called Kids Who Teach. And he helped organize a fundraiser to benefit people impacted by a fire…

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Star Power: Alma Watanabe

September 11, 2026

Meet Service Star Alma Watanabe, 14. Alma has been a member of her school’s Service Club for three years. TFK reader Isabella Nevsky spoke with Alma about her efforts to serve her community of Westchester, New York. What made you…

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Content featured on Service Stars Five girls in matching blue shirts make heart shapes with their hands in front of a small outdoor library.

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Star Power: The River Farm Park Kids

August 28, 2026

Meet five Service Stars. Pictured from left are Ariana Garcia (10), Mackenzie McGann (10), Maeve Smith (9), Aria Mancini (10), and Hannah McGann (10). These friends worked together to rejuvenate River Farm Park, a green space in East Greenwich, Rhode…

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Star Power: Shrihan Sivaraman

August 10, 2026

Meet Service Star Shrihan Sivaraman, 17. Shrihan started an organization to raise funds for first responders, such as paramedics. The organization is called My Sanskruti. “Sanskruti” is Sanskrit for “Culture." TFK Kid Reporter Madeline Martinez spoke with Shrihan about his…

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