Community Shows Up For Beloved Crossing Guard
This is a story that made me feel so good, I just had to share it. At Moss Haven Elementary in North Texas, everyone knows Ms. Trecia Crawford. She’s the crossing guard who looks out for every child like they’re her own.
What most people didn’t know was that for the past six months, she’d been getting to work without a car. “I was Lyfting here, and then when I ran out of money, I had to get on the bus,” she said. “But I had to do what I had to do.”
When a group of dads at the school found out, they raised $6,800 in just a few days. One dad found a reliable car at a major discount. Another took care of the insurance.
Then one morning, while Ms. Crawford was doing her job, they surprised her with the car. At first, she was stunned, then she was elated.
The school district later wrote, “Community isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the action, time, and commitment of the parents, teachers, staff, and all those who show up in the smallest and biggest ways.”
That’s exactly what this felt like to me. People showing up and expressing their love for someone who shows up for everyone else.
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Bootstrap
Loved this story. Thank you!
Slipstream
Thank you!
Wilsons Grave
Now this is my kind of story. What makes it so cool is it was the dads who took action and raised all that money for her car. I also liked what the school district said about community not being a buzzword, etc. I know many folks who need help but pretend otherwise and wouldn't accept it if it were offered.
Slipstream
I, too, love stories like this. She helped kids every day, and she was appreciated and loved. And they showed up for her, big time. Thanks for your comment!