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Project 2: Fall Blessings with Grandfriends
Project 2: Fall Blessings with Grandfriends
This two-part project brought the true spirit of kindness to life. In kitchens, living rooms, and art corners across our community, Changemakers of every age gathered around tables filled with crayons, string, and imagination—creating handmade Fall Blessings Packages adorned with colorful art, heartfelt notes, and cheerful fall décor for senior residents at Crestview Court.
When it came time to deliver them, our Changemakers and their families carried those gifts of love in person—filling the cafeteria with warmth, laughter, and connection that spanned generations. In those moments, kindness became something you could see and feel: smiles spreading, hands held, eyes bright with gratitude.
Through this project, our Changemakers discovered that leadership begins with empathy—and that even the smallest hands can lift the biggest hearts.
✨ Leadership in Action: Skills Spotlight ✨
✨ Leadership in Action: Skills Spotlight ✨
Through this project, our Changemakers strengthened both the heart and discipline of leadership—learning to pair empathy with thoughtful action.
Empathy: Understanding and caring for others who may feel lonely or unseen.
Communication: Expressing kindness through art, words, and personal connection.
Organization & Execution: Planning their work, managing materials, and following through to complete each Fall Blessings Package with care and attention to detail.
Gratitude: Recognizing how serving others builds appreciation, perspective, and joy.
Project 1: Community Cleanup Impact
Project 1: Community Cleanup Impact
Our scholars shared that serving together made them feel happy, proud, kind, and thankful. Many noted how working side by side with classmates, friends, and family showed them the value of teamwork, leadership, and responsibility.
From learning why it’s important not to litter to recognizing that “we can get more done when we work together,” the reflections from this project highlight how service builds more than cleaner spaces — it builds compassionate leaders who understand the power of kindness in action.
See pictures from the day by clicking here!
Check Out This Inspiring Video!
Check Out This Inspiring Video!
👏 Big thanks to Michael T. for stepping up to interview his peers and showcase the impact of this project through his video lens! Make sure to check out his video below!
✨ Leadership in Action: Skills Spotlight ✨
✨ Leadership in Action: Skills Spotlight ✨
Through this project, our Changemakers practiced key qualities of leadership:
Teamwork: Collaborating with peers and families to achieve a common goal
Responsibility: Taking ownership of caring for shared spaces
Environmental Stewardship: Understanding their role in protecting and improving the community
Kindness in Action: Recognizing that true leadership means serving others, creating cleaner and safer spaces for classmates, neighbors, and families
2024-2025 Annual Impact Report
2024-2025 Annual Impact Report
In just our first year, Changemakers scholars contributed 800+ hours of service through projects that supported the homeless, enhanced local parks, uplifted senior citizens, and more. Every project was scholar-led, age-appropriate, and designed to show that even small hands can make a big difference.
Check out our 2024-2025 Annual Impact Report.
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