8-Year-Old Kid helps Homeless Veterans – Tyler Stallings

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“The happiest people are those who lose themselves in the service of others.” – Gordon B. Hinckley.

Tyler Stallings is an 8-year-old kidpreneur and philanthropist who resides in Maryland. He is the author of the book “Tyler Goes Around the World.” The book is about a superhero who flies around the world each night. At a very young age of 4 years, the kid became the CEO of Kid Time Enterprises. He raises funds to help the veterans. Tyler has caught the attention of people from all over the world for his outstanding social works. 

How Tyler Stallings Journey Started?

The child prodigy Tyler is the son, grandson, and nephew of veterans. When Tyler was just four years old, he informed his mother that he wanted to start his own business. Tyler’s journey to co-write a children’s book with guidance from his mother – Andrea Blackstone – evolved into an early lesson in entrepreneurship and a vehicle to create community projects.

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The Young Philanthropist|Tyler Stallings

After his mother showed a YouTube video to Tyler about homeless veterans’ plight, he wanted to take immediate action and build homes for them. Blackstone explained that they could not finance construction projects, but Tyler wanted to explore other avenues that would allow him to support veterans in need.

The Taste Of Success

The motive of ‘Give Back to Veterans Day’ is to thank and uplift heroes who serve our country. Start A Snowball provided $100 through a grant to support Tyler’s idea to make hygiene kits to distribute them to elderly and homeless veterans.

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The Little Super Hero|Tyler Stallings

At the age of four, he raised additional money to make gift baskets as Easter gifts. Hundreds of hygiene and grooming products were donated to the Armed Forces Retirement Home, located in the District of Columbia, and to a transitional home for homeless male veterans in Anne Arundel County called Patriot House. He has held several other campaigns as well.

Achievements and Fame | Tyler Stallings

Gov. Larry Hogan and Michael Pantelides, the former mayor of Annapolis, Maryland, have recognized Tyler for helping veterans and youth. Tyler has been featured on WBFF FOX 45 as a Pay It Forward Winner; FOX 5 DC; WJZ- 13; WBAL- TV 11; and CTV in Prince George’s County, Maryland. 

The child prodigy Tyler is also a recipient of the President Barack Obama Service Award 2016. Congressman André Carson later acknowledged Tyler by sending Congressional Recognition. Tyler became a GoFundMe Kid Hero in December 2018, and an Orioles Birdland Community Hero in April 2019, because of his work with the homeless in Baltimore and other parts of Maryland. In October of 2019, the VFW Auxiliary presented a “Spirit of America” citation to Tyler for exhibiting the true American spirit.

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Tyler Stallings at Little Big Shots

Additionally, Steve Harvey’s Little Big Shots featured Tyler in March of 2018. He received a Little Big Shots Humanitarian Award for Season 3 of the NBC television series. Tyler later appeared on Mr. Harvey’s new daytime talk show. He discussed his #1000bookgiveaway, and his first book was featured in the segment.

Winner of Global Child Prodigy Awards 2020

The Global Child Prodigy Awards is the first and only organization to recognize talents from various countries and backgrounds, having extreme competency in their field of interest such as painting, modeling, writing, entrepreneurship, martial art, music, social work, etc. 

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Global Child Prodigy 2020 Awardee

Tyler Stallings received the Global Child Prodigy award in January 2020 for his social works. His name was also among the top 100 prodigies of the year. He is contented to win this award as it is one of his most significant achievements.

The Young Boy Is Inspiring People

Tyler’s passion has inspired his mom and countless others to help him raise money and gather items to support the veterans in need. He is a natural package of energy and curiosity. Tyler’s work amid the Covid crisis is getting a lot of praise from veterans like Jeffrey Kendrick. Tyler says, “The reason why I call them hero bags, is because they are heroes, they’ve helped us.” 

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