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We are filled with gratitude as we look back on Phase 1 of our Annual Fundraising Campaign! Thanks to the unbelievable generosity of our donors, supporters, board members, and young reporters, our Fall Sweepstakes raised $4,172 to support KIDS FIRST! and our core mission. Every single contribution directly empowers youth journalists and sustains our international film festival program, giving young voices the tools, mentorship, and platform they need to thrive in today’s media landscape.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2026.promotionpitch.V2.jpg?resize=134%2C244&ssl=1\")
<\/a>When you support KIDS FIRST!, you are directly investing in the next generation of filmmakers, entertainment journalists, and media leaders. Evie Kaatz, Chairperson for the KIDS FIRST! campaign, shared her gratitude: “Phase 1 gave us a wonderful foundation, and we are so grateful to every supporter, board member, young reporter, and donor who stepped up during the sweepstakes. We are excited to build on this momentum as we transition into Phase 2 of our annual fundraising campaign.” Ranny Levy, President of KIDS FIRST!, added that every single dollar raised directly equips young journalists with essential media training, video editing, expert mentorship, and festival credentials as the organization heads toward the end of the year.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/thankyou.boat_.jpg?resize=111%2C153&ssl=1\")
Your continued support allows us to train children and teens across the country in journalism and critical thinking, giving them a national platform to interview filmmakers and critique major releases. To contribute to Phase 2 or learn more about our work, please visit our