Join us for the Innovative Thinkers Forum IV -
Free In-person and Virtual Tickets Available Now!
Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders at our Innovative Thinkers Forum IV in partnership with UCI!

FREE TICKETS are now available for the virtual or in-person event on Friday, May 5th from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST at the Cove at UCI. Directions here

The Innovative Thinkers Forum IV will feature a diverse range of speakers, including entrepreneurs, philanthropists, business and community leaders, who will share their experiences and insights on how to empower and inspire youth. Visit our event website for the full list of speakers.
Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsors!
Macquarie and Team Kids Partner for "Take Your Child to Work Day" Event in NYC
Last week, we held "Take Your Child to Work Day" in NYC in partnership with Macquarie Group, where children had the opportunity to work together to make a difference. Thanks to a match from the Macquarie Foundation, the event raised $800. The students engaged selected ASPCA as the recipient of their donation to support the charity's efforts to address animal cruelty.

Special thanks to all the volunteers, parents, retired NYPD detective Lorraine Marin, Team Kids Board Member Charles Glorioso from Macquarie, Sue Sekar from Macquarie, and Team Kids Strategic Advisor Daniel Horgan for making this event possible! See event photos here
Team Kids Partners with Starbucks for a Youth
Eco-Friendly Project in Celebration of Earth Month
Last Saturday, children were invited to participate in a creative challenge at select Starbucks locations in California. Using only recyclable materials available at the Team Kids Maker's Lab tables, kids teamed up with our staff and volunteers to make one-of-a-kind creations. Photos here

We're grateful to Starbucks for partnering with us on this Team Kids Unite activation and hosting us at their Irvine, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo locations. This partnership was made possible thanks to Blythe Persinger, Team Kids Board Member and Starbucks District Manager. We would also like to give a special thanks to Child Creativity Lab for their generous donation of recyclable materials.

Missed the event? Youth can still participate virtually by visiting teamkids.org/unite for instructions to complete the featured project.
What's Coming Next
Team Kids Unite
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we're inviting youth to explore our service projects related to mental health available on teamkids.org/unite. Our projects aim to promote mental health awareness and encourage mindfulness practice among young people.

After completing a project, we encourage children to share their creations on social media and tag Team Kids on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
Team Kids Challenge
We are excited to deliver the Team Kids Challenge Programs this spring in the following schools:

  • California
  • Vista Grande Elementary School, Rancho Palos Verdes
  • Richman Elementary, Fullerton
  • Hicks Canyon Elementary, Irvine
  • New York
  • PS149 Danny Kaye Elementary School, Brooklyn
  • Arizona
  • Carminati Elementary, Tempe

Interested in learning more about the Team Kids Challenge? Visit teamkids.org/kids-challenge
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If you have any questions, feel free to email the Team Kids Program Director, Marissa Camacho at mcamacho@teamkids.org or call 949-861-4887.

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