“...Moved by the intense needs of one of our families in need, I made a decision to become the legal caretaker of two of our students. The family had experienced the loss of the father, the mother was experiencing depression, and the children were in need of a loving, caring home.
One of the first things I noticed was how important the weekend food packs from TCHP had become to the boys. They sorted the food, shared and stored. When I told them they did not need to bring the bags home every week, they had a hard time stopping. They eventually stopped. They always continued to show appreciation.
The impact: When children feel supported by the community they live in, they have a greater chance at supporting the community when they are able. Their resiliency thrives.”
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