Not The Only One
The truth was that these were not only homeless students. There were many more who were stuck into same realities. “Some of them sleeping in cars, some in hotels. They just want to learn,” told Carolyn. As we already told you that teenage homelessness is spread throughout the country, the number of students in trouble were quite high.
The Truth
Homeless teens get into drugs, and crimes such as theft, killing other violent acts more easily. Unfortunately, teenage homelessness can lead to low self-esteem, severe anxiety, depression, suicide, poor health, and nutrition. Carolyn felt connected with these kids. She had her own personal reasons behind it. But what she came up with was the most appreciable thing.
Maternal Instincts
Many years back, Carolyn’s son was killed in a home invasion. She was closest to her son but couldn’t do anything to save him. Since the big loss, she was always determined to change as many people’s lives as she can. This was her chance to do it, but how? To do something for these kids she needed a perfect plan.
She Needed A Plan
Carolyn started from her home, she brought things which she thought would be of a great help for the kids. Within a few days, she got an idea that she won’t be able to help them all alone. The kids were lacking proper nutrition. Giving them a proper healthy diet was her first concern. on top of everything, she didn’t even have a separate place to keep all the food she brought daily for the kids.
One Way Out
Carolyn discussed it further with the school teachers and her co-workers. She made a list of necessary things required for the kids. And the people were willing to donate required things for the kids. But there was no place to keep these things. And soon she finds a solution for this as well.
A Closet
Carolyn was aware of a cleaning supply closet in the cafeteria, it wasn’t too much into use. and was quite spacious too. Carolyn started collecting stuff for the students: clothes, shoes, canned food, and personal hygiene products. Students named the place as the “Care Closet.” More people contributed and soon kids’ needs were now met.