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Kids to Know: Kids 4 A Cause

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Dominic Fouché (19), Sheldon Fouché (17) and cousins Michael (16) and Christian Kuhn (15) are the four boys behind Kids 4 A Cause. Together, the teens have turned compassion into action, raising over $150,000 and supporting more than 80 charitable causes since 2019. What began as a family conversation around the dinner table has grown into a youth-led nonprofit inspiring kids across the globe to “Be the Change.”

TBPM: How did Kids 4 A Cause get started?

K4AC: In December 2017, Michael and Christian’s father, Nick Kuhn, suddenly passed away. The community rallied around their family, and that support was life changing. Coming from South Africa, we were deeply moved by the American spirit of giving. That generosity inspired us to help others too.

In February 2019, during a family meal, we began discussing how we could make a difference. That night, Kids 4 A Cause was born. The name represents the four of us working together to make the world better. We committed to supporting one charitable cause every month — and we’ve done so ever since. Our motto, from Nelson Mandela, says it all: “It is in your hands to make a better world for all who live in it.”

TBPM: How do you decide which causes to support?

K4AC: We choose causes based on what’s most needed at the time. At Christmas, we fill and wrap shoeboxes for the homeless. In November, we support veterans through projects like The Wounded Warrior Project or Liberty Manor for Veterans. During hurricanes, we’ve provided meals and funds for impacted families, and during COVID, we delivered meals and handmade flower arrangements with handwritten notes to seniors. Causes often find us through the news or local nonprofits, and we love that our work touches everything from animals to veterans to foster children.

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Kids 4 a Cause raises money for various causes.

TBPM: What’s been your favorite project so far?

Dominic: Santa’s Shoebox. It’s creative, fun and brings volunteers back each year.
Sheldon: Save the Rhino Project. It connects me to my South African roots and raises awareness about poaching.
Michael: The Tampa Crisis Center for Women in Distress. It’s powerful to help women in vulnerable situations.
Christian: Humane Society of Pinellas. We collected pet food and toys and inspired my school to get involved.

TBPM: What’s the most important lesson this work has taught you?

Dominic: Hard work pays off.
Sheldon: No act of kindness is too small.
Michael: Perspective — everyone’s story matters.
Christian: Gratitude — giving back reminds you not to take things for granted.

TBPM: What advice would you give to other kids who want to help but don’t know where to start?

K4AC: Start small. Just start! Pick a cause, create a name and logo and get friends involved. Use your strengths — whether speaking, organizing, or creating — to spread kindness. As Dominic says, “Take the first step, and God will open doors.”

TBPM: What are your long-term goals?

K4AC: To inspire more kids worldwide to make a difference. We’ve already motivated children in the U.K., Africa and the U.S. to start their own initiatives, proving that kids can change the world.

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TBPM: Anything else you’d like readers to know?

K4AC: Be bold, be brave, and never give up. We’ve had the honor of sharing our story at the Tampa Youth Service Leadership Summit, on local news and even with Mayor Castor when we received the Gold Presidential Service Award. Learn more or donate at www.kids4acause.org, or follow us on Facebook at Kids 4 A Cause for monthly updates and inspiration.

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