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These examples from past projects are meant to spark your imagination and show what's possible when students channel their passion into action.

K-8TH 20–30 MIN

Cultivating World-Changers: What Do You See?

Students study a community scene, circle the problems they notice, and use their 3Ts to brainstorm real ways they could help — a perfect introduction to philanthropic thinking.

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: Community Court Press

Students identify ten real needs in their school or community and write them on basketball jerseys — building the observational awareness every philanthropist needs.

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: 3Ts Slam Dunk!

Students identify their own Time, Talent, and Treasure and brainstorm specific ways each one can make a real difference in their community.

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: Hoops of Passion

We all have things we're passionate about. How can you use your personal passions to help someone in need? Let's create an impact plan by mapping out four of your passions so you can use them to make a difference!

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K-12TH 20–30 MIN

March Kindness: Swish for Kindness

Students brainstorm every word kindness brings to mind and fill their basketballs — building the vocabulary and mindset of a genuine philanthropist

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K-12TH 15–20 MIN

Kindness Bookmarks

Eight colorable bookmark designs students personalize to keep or give away — a tiny but lasting reminder that reading and kindness go hand in hand.

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K-5TH 15-20 MIN

Snowman Treasure Hunt

A two-page winter-themed treasure hunt where students think of three types of treasure that you can see daily that can be given to others

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K-12TH 30-45 MIN

Holidays with Heart

Help students focus on ways they can use their 3T's to make a difference during the holiday season with a resource drive for a cause they care about!

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K-12TH 30-45 MIN

Helping Our Veterans

Over 18 million veterans face invisible wounds, hunger, and homelessness. Students design a service project to serve those who served us.

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K-12TH 30-45 MIN

Hurricane Helene & Milton

Back-to-back hurricanes left communities devastated — students use their 3Ts to identify a specific need and take real action in the recovery.

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K-8TH 30–45 MIN

Our Fall Family Philanthropy

A take-home worksheet for families to reflect on what they care about and plan a day of giving together.

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K-5TH 30–45 MIN

Our Classroom Philanthropy

A two-page reflection and documentation sheet for recording a class's collective giving journey — the causes, the actions, and the community impact made together.

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Turn Project Heart lessons into real-world impact with the Illumination Fund

The Illumination Fund provides small grants (up to $500) to support student-led projects inspired by Project Heart. Classrooms can request support for materials, field trip transportation (paired with a service project), fundraiser matching, or collection drive matching—up to two grants per classroom each school year.

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