"Walking the halls at St. Mary’s Home for Children with Mike, he greets the kids with enthusiasm, and by name, sometimes exchanging high 5’s.  He works in Facilities Maintenance & Operation, and I don’t think it’s a requirement of his job . . .

Linda talks about “Our kiddoes”, and she says it like they’re hers . . .

Marie and one of her students are eager to show me their classroom.  It’s in the interior of the building and has no windows.  The colors are festive, and I know she cares deeply . . .

Carlene says “Our kids aren’t poor little things.  Our kids are strong and resilient”, and there is fire in her voice when she says it. 

I get up each morning thinking about making a profit.  The staff at St Mary’s Home for Children gets up each morning, thinking about the welfare of these kids, and I am in awe of them."

~ Jeff Silcox