A graphical banner image with two photos and other graphical elements. There is a photo of a young girl with long brown hair pouring a drink into a cup, and a black girl behind her. Both children are wearing blue aprons. The second photo is of a young black teen facing the camera while he and others out of focus behind him paint an exterior wall. The banner has various graphical elements in lavender, orange, and navy blue and reads "Time for Change Youth Challenge" at the bottom

2024 Time for Change Youth Challenge Finalists

Congratulations to the 200 finalists who won an extra $50 to jumpstart their next step! Browse this page to discover all of these amazing changemakers and their initiatives!

Time for Change Youth Challenge Finalists: Kindergarten-7th Grade 

 

Kindergarten

Let's keep our school clean! 

Belonging Kits 

 

1st Grade

Makari's Garden

Put an End to Bullying

 

2nd Grade

Cafeteria Trash

Dog's Picker Uppers

Rain or Sun, You Can Still Have Fun

Fight Litter!

Fitness Fun Run 

Math Club

Food Savers

 

3rd Grade

Polar Bear Mittens

Falcons for a Cleaner Earth 

Fun Recycling Bins 

Clean Up Party!

Peanuts Reading Corner 

Activity Gift Bags for Homeless Kids

Affirmations of Kindness

Sand Toys for Students

Animal Love

Calling all hearts

Books for Children's Hospital

decorating recycling and trash bins 

 

4th Grade

Title: "The School Supply Store: Free Supplies for Everyone!"

Johnny the appleseeder: a drone that plants trees

Crisis in Western Carolina

Stop The Bullying

Lego Club

Recycle for a Good Life Cycle

Healthy Snacks for Students

 

5th Grade

Weaving Hands for the Homeless

Dry Hats in the Nurse's Office!

Party With a Cause 

You're a Polar Bear!

Clean Sweep Challenge

Let's Be Friends

Celebrate Our Substitutes

Rescue Treats

Happy Birds

Keep Our Playground Clean

Rescue Blankets

Cooking for Others

Crochet for the Kids

We wish you well

Dream Big Fidgets

Positivity Pebbles

Keep Your Place

Talking Circle Station

Baby and Kids Hats

The Shadows on the Teche: Changing the Narrative

Playground Recycling

Baby's First Toy

Blessing Bags

School Laptop Idea

Book Buddies

Bird Book Boxes

Toys for Animals in Shelters

School Lunches

Lunchroom Sharing Bin

Birthday Boxes

Get Well Soon

 

6th Grade

Affirmation Stations - 6th Grade

Spread Kindness

Painting Positivity - 6th

 

7th Grade

Breaking Through the Barriers

Unplugged Potential

Transportation for Students

Cooking Club - 7th Grade

REC Activities - 7th

Animals Forever Home in Our Community

School Traffic

Helping Kids in Need of Education 

Keeping New Heights Backpacks Safe

Mentorship

Let’s Change The Food System (LCTFS)

Repairing Our Classrooms 

Donating to Homeless

Mental Health Awareness

More Opportunities

School Bathrooms

Mindful Mental Health Options for Middle School Students

The Effects of Unhealthy Drinks 

Helping School Ceilings

School Furniture

Cleaning Community

Student Lounge For The Kids At New Heights Charter School

DUI Prevention 

School Shootings

 

K-7 Classroom

Books We Need

Creative Kids

Hopewell Hawks:  A Recycle Center Project

Roadrunner Helpers

Too Cold to be Outside

The Airport Heights Dream Big Compassion Passion Project, Year 1

School Garden

Happy Halls

Vending Literacy One Token At A Time

Birthday Treats for All

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

GREEN SPACES FOR KIDS

MAKERSPACE: Challenging our Creativity

B.I.O.N.I.C. Project (Believe It Or Not I Care)

Committed to Cultivating Change 2024: Project Playground Clean Up

The Surface Where You Have a Purpose

Out With the Old Books, In With the New Books

Buddy Reading Program

Third Grade Eagles to the Rescue

Calm Minds, Focused Learning: Implementing Yoga and Mindfulness Techniques

Recycling

Ripples of Kindness Challenge

Let's Be Friends! / Committed to Cultivating Change 2024

Students and Families of Día del Niño (Day of the Child)

For the Birds

Kid Counseling

Staff Lounge

Bathroom Decor

Carebear Community Builders: Transforming Empathy into Action through STEAM Innovation

ART FOR EVERYONE IS A RIGHT

Warm Welcome:  Welcome Kits for New Students

Recess Safety

Literacy in Laundromats

Meals for the Elderly

Sensory Fidgets

Personal Space

School Garden: Saving pollinators and teaching nutrition

Warm Clothes for Kids in Need

Don't DOO It!

Slime Time

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM

Seeds-O-Education

Make it Better

Get Kids Moving through Play

Engaging Playground

Lion’s Den Donations

Helping Our Environment...Starting at our school!

Time for Change Youth Challenge Finalists: 8th-12th Grade

 

8th Grade

Backpacks4Schools

Snuggle Support

E-Safety Around School

THERAPY EXPENSES NEED TO GO DOWN

Youth involvement at district level

Fundraising for the poor

Kills the Bills

Reducing Hatefulness

Change School Restrooms!

Kids Involvement at school/district level

Big/Little Program - 8th Grade

Change starts with YOU

Code Transport

Affirmation Animals - 8th Grade

Fixing our basketball court

SOS Save Our Schools (School funding)

School Store for Pactolus Global School!

Helping Kids Not Getting Held Back

Environmental club

Internet Givers

Food for All.

THROW OUT BULLYING

 

9th Grade

Little Steps Forward

Gifts From Santa! Service Learning Project

Bin to Bloom: The Power of Composting

Essentialls for all!

Mental Health Wellness Support

Sustenance for the Soul

 

10th Grade

Cafeteria Composting

Girls in Sports

Better Bathrooms

Mindful Path

Strength in Stories

 

11th Grade

Bridging the gap in STEM: TechBridge

STEMShareKids

EmpowerHer Education

Book Van-Go Reading Buddies

S.A.F.E Schools: Students Advocating Friendship & Engagement

Futr - Tax Equality for Immigrants

The Blue Streak Store: A Place for All Students

HeartforHealth-Dedicated to Bridging the Divide in Healthcare Access

Madeleine Trees

Self love and kindness Campaign

Hear through the youth

" A Meal For All" : Ensuring That Everyone Can Eat.

Time for CHANGE

Let’s Help Poverty Starting With Schools

Eloquence Speech and Debate Academy

 

12th Grade

Words Beyond Worlds

Fighting Financial Scams & Personal Financial Illiterately

Future Investors of America

The Tutoring Club - Encouraging Academic Excellence Through Peer Mentoring that Matters

Paws for a Cause Chapter Project

The Perfect Pair: Peer Tutoring

Anywear, Anysquare (AwAs): A Textile Waste Upcycling Initiative

Celebration You

Bridging the language barrier in the Hispanic Community

Plastic-Free AC

Active Hearts: Wishes for Hope - Spreading Kindness and Raising Awareness for Healthcare Challenges

Solar Charging

Protecting Pollinators

 

8-12 Classroom

Bridges to Success; ELD Global Scholars Initiative

Toppenish High School Pantry Project

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