A kindergartener with a big idea
Paris W. is a student from the St. Louis metro area. She started the Paris Cares Foundation in kindergarten, determined to feed as many people experiencing homelessness as she could.
Kindergarten
It started with a book
After her class read One Boy's Magic, Paris decided she wanted to help people experiencing homelessness too. She started putting together care packages and writing a positive message on every bag.
Age five
Forty people fed
At five years old, Paris fed 40 people by herself.
Recognition
Honored by the City of St. Louis
The City of St. Louis recognized Paris's work with an official proclamation from the Office of the Mayor.
On TV
Sharing the mission
Paris has told her story on local and national TV, including KSDK in St. Louis and Good Morning America.
Today
Still going
Her mission has not changed: help people feel better, one care package at a time.