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Meet ZyKing Kemarion Harris: 2026 Kids and Teens Who Care Winner

1/13/2026

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ZyKing Kamarion Harris is the son of Zamiya Garris and Kalunta Harris. He is 10 years old and a 5th grader at Creekside Elementary School.

Family is very important to ZyKing. His family includes his Auntie Qualyasia Hines; grandmother Devona Staton and great grandma Pearlie (Miss Pete) Staton and his uncle Akaheim Garris.

Zyking favorite activities include football and playing games. He loves earning money.

ZyKing has a very competitive spirit.

ZyKing and his friend Makari and members of Young Women of Promise, Inc. created “Makari’s Garden” in the summer of 2024 and 2025. Starting with plants they received from a community garden workshop, he has planted, nurtured and shared garden goods like tomatoes, peppers and sunflowers.

ZyKing and his friend Makari are recognized today as a Teen & Kids Who Care recipient because of his service. ZyKing and Makari are featured in an upcoming e-book:Plant with Love, Grow with Friends which will be released in 2026.

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Meet Makari Streeter: 2026 Teens and Kids Who Care Winner

1/13/2026

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Young Women of Promise - Planting Seeds of Promise

Makari Streeter is the 8 year old son of Rahein and Towanna Streeter. He is little brother to Kreshon Streeter and big brother to King Streeter.

Makari has received numerous academic and character recognitions for his success at Ridgewood Elementary School where he is currently in the second grade.

Makari is a fierce and competitive athlete in soccer, basketball and flag football.

He enjoys playing the piano.

Makari, his friend ZyKing and members of Young Women of Promise, Inc. created “Makari’s Garden” in the summer of 2024 and 2025. Starting with plants they received from a community garden workshop, he has planted, nurtured and shared garden goods like tomatoes, peppers and sunflowers.

Makari loves to spend time with his Aunt Tee. He has volunteered with her on Sundays at the Something2Somebody nonprofit to help feed the homeless. He has helped prepare books for distribution with the Young Women of Promise literacy program: A Promise to Read.

Makari was selected from over 450 applicants to receive national recognition as a Time for Change Youth Challenge Finalist for his youth garden efforts.

Makari was recognized as a Youth Leader by HYPE Leadership Academy in December of 2025.

Makari is an aspiring writer and loves to write and type short stories.

Makari and ZyKing are recognized today because they are featured in an upcoming e-book: Plant with Love, Grow with Friends which will be released in 2026.

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Meet Jade Ham - 2026 Teens and Kids Who Care Award Recipient

1/13/2026

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Jade Ham gives generously of her time and talents through community clean-up efforts, fundraising events including multiple occurrences with the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross, and by teaching a free crocheting class to others. For the past two years, she has led a special event called Stitches of Strength, which raises awareness about breast cancer and celebrates survivors across eastern North Carolina. What began as a personal passion for crocheting has evolved into a meaningful platform for service and advocacy.

At Pitt County Early College, Jade’s leadership is equally impressive. She has served as a Student Ambassador, Peer Mentor, and active member of several student organizations on both the high school and college levels. As the current SGA President, Jade has led student voter registration initiatives, advocated for expanded student spaces, and collaborated with college administration to improve affordable meal options on campus.

Her leadership extends beyond the student body—she represents her peers with distinction on the College Board of Trustees, working alongside the college president and senior officials.

Jade is aspiring to work in custom interior and woodwork. She is also an entrepreneur, owning a small business, All Made by Jade.

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Meet ZyKing Kemarion Harris: 2026 Kids and Teens Who Care Winner

Meet Makari Streeter: 2026 Teens and Kids Who Care Winner

Meet Jade Ham - 2026 Teens and Kids Who Care Award Recipient

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