Ross Stores Raises $2,400 for Kids' Homework Help in Albany
Ross Stores and Boys and Girls Club are teaming up for the 12th year to help local kids succeed in school. Last year, Albany raised over $2,400, and this year they're aiming even higher.
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Hero House Opens New Center After 25 Years Helping Kids
A children's advocacy center in Moultrie, Georgia just cut the ribbon on a major expansion that will help even more young abuse survivors. The Hero House has grown from two staff members to a full team serving kids and families across the community.
Music Festival Helps 85% of Thomasville Kids Read Better
A new music festival in Thomasville, Georgia, is raising funds for a literacy program that has already helped 11 out of 13 students reach grade level reading skills. The event combines R&B, reggae, and live DJ sets to support kids in a county where only 34% of students read at their expected level.
LEGO Foundation Gives $97M to Help Kids in War Zones
The LEGO Foundation just committed $97 million to bring play-based learning to 5 million children living through conflicts across Africa and the Middle East. Through a partnership with the International Rescue Committee, the program will help traumatized kids recover and learn through the simple power of play.
Sheetz Customers Donate $2.4M to Help Local Kids in 2025
Convenience store customers across seven states raised a record-breaking $2.4 million last year to help children in need, with half of that coming in December alone. The 33-year-old charity program brought holiday gifts and meals to more than 13,400 kids through simple donations at checkout.
Kids Save Turtle, Rush to Police on Bikes
When kids spotted a turtle trapped upside down in a storm drain, they didn't just watch. They sprang into action, keeping it cool and racing their bikes to get help.
Robot Teacher's Aide Helps Kids Learn in Israeli School
A friendly AI robot named Buddy is now rolling through classrooms in Israel, helping teachers give students more one-on-one attention and keeping sick kids connected to school. The teaching assistant can answer questions, lead movement breaks, and even be programmed by students themselves.
New D&D Game Helps Autistic Kids Build Social Skills
A psychologist in Australia created a simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons that's helping neurodivergent children develop confidence and friendships. Research shows kids who played the game improved in social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
Singapore's myFirst Raises $8M for Safe Kids' Tech
A Singapore startup just raised $8 million to help kids explore technology without the risks of adult platforms. Their watchphones and kid-safe social network are already trusted by over a million families worldwide.
Grandmother Volunteers 500+ Hours for Critically Ill Kids
Donna Miller has dedicated over 500 hours to Give Kids the World, providing free vacations to critically ill children in her late grandson's memory. Her work helps thousands of families escape hospital routines and just be kids again.
Australian Charity Helps 30,000 Grieving Kids Find Hope
One in 20 Australian kids loses a parent before turning 18, but a free program is teaching them they're not alone. Feel the Magic brings grieving families together to learn skills for healing while connecting with others who understand their loss.
Ohio Needs Foster Grandparents to Help Kids Learn
Seniors 55 and older can earn a stipend while helping students with reading, math, and life skills through Ohio's Foster Grandparent program. The program has matched caring volunteers with children since 1972 and is still growing.
Arizona Kids Invent Solutions to Help Pets and Planet
Over 5,700 Arizona students turned everyday frustrations into real inventions this year, from cat toys to robotic trash collectors. Their creations competed at Arizona State University in a statewide contest teaching kids to think like entrepreneurs.
Amazon's Sleep Studio Helps Kids Fall Asleep Peacefully
Amazon just launched Sleep Studio, a feature that turns bedtime battles into peaceful routines with soothing stories and meditations. Parents can finally breathe easier knowing their kids have a calming way to wind down each night.
6 Simple Choices That Help Kids Become Independent
Child development experts say letting kids make age-appropriate decisions builds confidence and responsibility. Here are six everyday areas where parents can safely give children more freedom to choose.
Simple Home Changes Help Kids Build Real Independence
Small daily tasks and thoughtful adjustments at home can transform children into confident, capable problem-solvers. New parenting guidance shows independence isn't about leaving kids alone but creating spaces where they can safely try, fail, and grow.
UK Lifeline Saves 72,000 Missing Kids With Readers' Help
A new nationwide helpline is giving vulnerable children a safe place to turn when they're scared and alone. Thanks to readers who raised £165,000, SafeCall is already preventing runaways and keeping kids safe.
Nevada 4-H Seeks Volunteers to Help 41,000 Kids Grow
Nearly 1,100 adults and 300 teens volunteered 40,000 hours with Nevada's 4-H program last year, helping more than 41,000 young people discover their potential. Now the organization needs more volunteers to lead summer camps and year-round programs across the state.
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New Podcast Helps Expat Families Raising Kids in Mexico
A new podcast season tackles the reality of raising children in Mexico as an expat, challenging the assumption that it can't be done. Parents, teachers, and kids share their real experiences navigating schools, culture, and community south of the border.
Dauphin County Needs 30 Volunteers to Help Foster Kids
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Dauphin County is searching for 30 volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. These trained volunteers work to guide kids toward safe, nurturing homes where they can build a brighter future.
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