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Featured · The Benjamin Project

The Power of Trust: Turning $100 into Compassionate Citizens

What happens when you treat students like essential citizens? Hand them a $100 mission and the autonomy to act, and The Benjamin Project becomes a high-impact force for good — not just in dollars, but in the transformation that happens when a real win meets the adolescent brain.

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Four students smiling behind a shopping cart in a grocery store aisle lined with canned goods

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: October 15, 2026

From stocking local food banks to bringing joy to children in need, see what happens when Benjamin Project students take the lead! In this edition, a Montana student donates groceries to her local food bank, a Minnesota student crafts appreciation gifts for teachers, and a Nevada student shares how her "heart overflowed with joy" buying clothes and toys for a child in need. Closing out the week, a Florida student shares how exploring Washington, D.C. inspired her appreciation for past leaders who built a better future.

A smiling student in a red polo pushing a shopping cart loaded with cat beds and a scratching post down a pet store aisle

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: October 8, 2026

Turning $100 into over $600 for Special Olympics athletes is just one inspiring example of our Benjamin Project students in action! In this roundup, a California student donates beds and toys to a local cat sanctuary, a Minnesota student raises funds for her brother's Special Olympics team, and a Colorado student creates care kits for local teachers. Plus, hear from a Minnesota student who saw history come alive beyond classroom textbooks while exploring Washington, D.C. and New York City.

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Weekly Roundup: October 1, 2026

Granting a child's dream wish and helping shelter pets find homes—see the remarkable ways our students are serving their communities! This week’s Benjamin Project features a Wisconsin student crafting dog toys and photographing adoptable pets, a Minnesota student raising over $1,000 for Make-A-Wish to grant a pink playhouse wish, and a Colorado student arranging flower bouquets for local workers. To top off the week, check out a reflection from a Montana student whose trip to Washington, D.C. deepened his civic understanding.

Two students smiling in a kitchen, one using a hand mixer on frosting and the other holding a foil pan of finished cinnamon rolls

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: September 24, 2026

From raising over $850 with a cinnamon roll sale to stocking essentials for a family shelter, see how our students are taking action this week! This week's Benjamin Project features two Nebraska students baking treats to support a swing dance nonprofit, two Nevada brothers donating reading rewards to their former elementary school, and a Minnesota student delivering essential supplies to families in need. Rounding out the week is a heartfelt travel reflection from a Washington student who honored her great-grandfather's service at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

A smiling young student holding up a small pink fidget toy in a classroom

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Weekly Roundup: September 17, 2026

See the powerful impact of youth-led active citizenship in action this week! This week's Benjamin Project features a California student creating sensory fidget kits for children on the autism spectrum, two Montana students supporting their local food bank with a donation and behind-the-scenes tour, and a Nevada student bringing comfort to a 9-month-old hospital patient and her family. Rounding out the week is a moving travel reflection from a Nebraska student who gained a deeper appreciation for courage and sacrifice while visiting Washington, D.C. and the 9/11 Museum.

Two students seated on the floor behind a large spread of donated toys, games, coloring books, and stuffed animals

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: September 10, 2026

From playing Candyland with local seniors to delivering hospital surprises for young patients, see the inspiring ways our students are lifting up their communities! This week's Benjamin Project features two Minnesota students bringing toys and books to patients at Sanford Children's Hospital, a Colorado student hosting a game afternoon for residents at a local senior center, and a California student partnering with an art studio to display uplifting paintings across her town. Rounding out the week is a powerful scholarship reflection from a Colorado student who gained a deep sense of gratitude, historical perspective, and lifelong friendships while exploring Washington, D.C.

Two students shopping for supplies at a store, one holding a package and the other carrying a red shopping basket

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: September 3, 2026

See the inspiring ways our students are taking action in their communities! This week's Benjamin Project features a Nevada student shopping for essentials for neighbors in need, two Minnesota students purchasing 61 pairs of needed items to fill a local nonprofit shortage, and a Nebraska student donating high-quality lotions to bring comfort and dignity to domestic violence survivors. Rounding out the week is a moving travel scholarship reflection from a Montana student who honored her grandfather's fallen comrades at the Vietnam Memorial and made lifelong friends in Washington, D.C.

A group of middle school students holding decorated comfort bags in front of their school sign

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: August 27, 2026

From raising $3,000 through a community bake sale to planting a native seed garden, see the inspiring ways our students are taking action this week! This week's Benjamin Project features a California student who teamed up with his classmates to bring smiles to kids undergoing chemotherapy, a Nebraska student who turned a homemade bake sale into a massive $3,000 donation, and a Colorado Greenhouse Gang president equipping his team to plant a native seed garden. Rounding out the week is a moving travel scholarship reflection from a Montana student whose first trip across the country to Washington, D.C. inspired a profound perspective on history, courage, and unity.

A hand-lettered 'Kindness Cards, Take one!' sign beside three white spray-painted donation boxes on the floor

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: August 20, 2026

From transforming a hospital room for a sick baby girl to spreading kindness across her school, see the inspiring ways our students are taking action this week! This week's Benjamin Project features a Nevada student whose hospital room makeover brought comfort to a family in need, a Nebraska student placing handwritten quote boxes around her school to inspire daily positivity, and a Montana student who launched a World Series running challenge to fund youth baseball gear. Rounding out the week is a travel reflection from a California student thankful for an opportunity that broadened his view of the country.

Claire at her raffle booth inside the local hardware store, with a hand-drawn poster advertising the iPad Air raffle for her local EMS

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: August 13, 2026

“It filled my bucket to know that people are truly benefitting from my project.” From raising over $4,200 for a local ambulance to delivering essential baby supplies, see how our students are taking action this week! This week's Benjamin Project features a Montana student who organized a massive raffle for her local EMS, a Colorado student reflecting on the joy of supporting families at SECOR Cares, and a Minnesota student who quadrupled her grant for Kaitlyn's Kloset. Rounding out the week is an uplifting travel scholarship reflection from a Montana student exploring historic landmarks across Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.