Contributor Sragvi used her $400 award to build ThisIsFine, a free, interactive game that teaches students how to prepare for hurricanes. She coded it from scratch, ran workshops in 37+ schools, and reached over 5,000 users across seven states. By the end, 91% of players showed improved disaster readiness.

Contributor Rishi P. used his $400 award to launch Hearing Heroes, an educational program teaching elementary schoolers about hearing loss prevention through interactive sessions, a "broken telephone" game, and take-home earplug kits. Reaching nearly 150 students across seven Cincinnati-area classes, Rishi turned a personal family experience with sudden hearing loss into a community health initiative—and has since secured additional funding to expand his impact even further.

Contributor Ojas P. used his $400 award to hold origami camps for 4th–6th graders, helping students build geometry and problem-solving skills through hands-on folding. Partnering with his local library and University of San Diego professors, Ojas adapted the VisMO curriculum to make STEM learning creative and fun—sparking lasting excitement for math and origami in his community.

Contributor Kailey K. used her $400 award to create a youth-led accessible art project, welcoming all abilities and building inclusive spaces.