The $20 Kindness Challenge with Kristina Ulmer: How a Single $20 Bill Sparked a Wave of Teen Kindness

Who knew a single $20 bill could unleash a wave of kindness, creativity, and heart? Thanks to teacher Kristina Ulmer and her $20 Kindness Challenge, students are proving that teenagers + compassion = unstoppable goodness. Born from a deeply personal story and growing into a full-on kindness movement, this project has sparked everything from baby hat knitting to animal shelter fundraising—and it all started with one simple idea: let’s spread love, one $20 act at a time.