Four Years Later
Four Years Later

Once she talked to the pair of siblings, Carolyn never stopped and kept working for these kids. Next 4 years passed and everything was going on. The average number of kids that were getting help from this care closet were 20 every year. But these are the kids who walk to them for help. Many kids are introvert and never shared their situation with anyone. “I gave them a little bit of everything because my heart just went out to them,” she explained.

Unspoken Truth

“A lot of kids don’t say anything. I tell the teachers a lot, ‘If you see a child with their head down, the same clothes on day after day, let me know,'” told Carolyn. She wanted to help the kids who don’t speak much. Her maternal instincts were so strong about these kids. She always treated them as her own. That’s how she could now even tell them by their face that they are in a miserable situation.

Unstoppable

Her work is admirable and her efforts are extraordinary. When asked the reason behind motivation she said with a smile on her face, “I’m just trying to stop our young boys from stealing and killing.”

“Auntie Carolyn”
They're Thankful

Most of the children at the Tucker High School are now aware of Carolyn’s efforts and her work. They call her “Auntie Carolyn” or “Mama Collins” or whatever they love to call her. When a student was asked about Carolyn she mentioned that everyone around her knows about her and how great she is, she added, “she’s a caretaker, she’s a giver, she’s everything you could ever ask for.”

The Principal’s Word

When Eric Parker, the principal got to know about Carolyn’s work he too contributed whatever he could to help the students in need. “It started off as a few knick-knacks as far as toiletries and other items that the students needed,” he further added, “at this point, she has anything that any student would need.”

Spreading The Love
Spreading The Love

In December 2017, Atlanta-based TV station 11 Alive aired Carolyn’s story. Her story went viral when the post was updated on Facebook. So far, the post has been viewed more than 1.6 million times. No one could relate to the affection that Carolyn developed towards these kids. The reason why her story was so special is not just her compassion.