Beverly said "I don’t think I’ll ever forget the joy and pride on Anthony's face when he gave his mom her gifts."

1. Get below eye level.

2. Use shared experience to build community.

3. Light up!


Xavier’s heart raced as he walked down the empty hallway of his new school. He barely looked right or left. Mostly he looked at the heels of his mentor’s shoes.

“They put us out,” Mom said, gesturing toward the lock on the front door. “All our things are in there. Including my cell phone.”

Trust is difficult. Especially when trust has been broken. And it was shattered for Xavier. 

Please take him with you!,” said Xavier’s* teacher. She was ready for him to go.