Sean's idea bloomed into the monthly "Providence House Birthday Bash."
The birthday bash has all of the stuff you would expect at a party: pizza, cake, games, music, and presents for the kids celebrating birthdays that month.
Sean convinced a few local pizza parlors to provide free or discounted pizzas for the parties. But Sean and his brother pay for most of the party supplies themselves. The brothers earn money by giving musical performances at events around Shreveport.
Providence House children's coordinator Louise Droddy says party days have a big impact on the families at the shelter.
"That day they're not homeless," Droddy told The Shreveport Times. "[Each is] simply a child whose birthday is being celebrated."
Sean was among five middle school students and five high school students who were recognized as national honorees for their service. Here's a little about what the other four middle school students do to help their communities.
Eighth-grader Amanda LaMunyon of Enid, Oklahoma, supports a number of charities with her singing and artwork. Amanda also draws on her experience with autism to educate others about the disorder. Amanda was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism, when she was 8.