Night of Hope
Stacy: Even Superheroes Need A Team
Students at South Euless Elementary start every day the same way: with a warm greeting from their counselor, Stacy Cave. On the morning of our film shoot — which took place during Red Ribbon Week, a national anti-drug campaign that usually involves thematic costume days — Cave stands at the splitting point of the school’s…
Read MoreNight of Hope is the Perfect End to 2017
The party is dying down as Stephany and I step away from the crowd and into a hallway lined with lockers. A mother of four, she was volunteered for an interview by the staff of her 6th grader’s elementary school. Her son, Andrés, is soon to be awarded Student of the Year honors for his…
Read MoreAthena: Magic and Sanity Through Night of Hope
For Athena, the magic of the season is inextricably tied to childhood. As wondrous as it can be, however, it’s also a period of high pressure. As a mother of three, she wants to pass along the miraculous spirit of the holiday. The only trouble is that, by the final month of the year, there…
Read MoreDrew: A Likely Hero with an Unlikely Method
Drew Washington always knew that he wanted to be a firefighter. Raised in Keller, the former City of Hillsboro and current City of Euless employee fell in love with the profession as he watched his local fire department interact with their community. It was a natural career choice for a young man who wanted to…
Read MoreGuest Post: Charitable Giving is Good for the ‘Elves,’ Too
Text by Kim Campbell, Volunteer/ Board Member Mom and I have a special relationship with Target. The bright red paint and clean, white light feel like home to us. In recent years, the Glade store has become our special place. The time we spend together there as we shop for at-risk kids in HEB is…
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