Elementary school staff help get their beloved custodian a car
It doesn’t take having to do monumental things to really shine in your community. Oftentimes, it’s the small acts that help brighten people’s days and make a difference.
Chris Jackson, a custodian at Unity Grove Elementary school, has always been a positive energy at his school. He’s reliable and would never think twice to assist anyone in any way.
But behind his big smiles and joyful attitude, Jackson conceals his struggles and the challenges he’s trying to overcome daily. Even transportation was a hard thing when he fell on hard times.
A car would make it easier for him to go to work but he just couldn’t afford one.
“We had buses, transportation, but I was quicker than the bus. It would add an hour, hour 45. And I was only an hour from my job. So for me, there’s no stopping me,” Jackson said to 11Alive.
And indeed, these hard times didn’t stop him from serving his community at Unity Grove.
He shows up, does his job well, and makes sure that everything is in order. Even if there were days that were much more difficult, Jackson kept his head up.
“But I didn’t quit. I didn’t run away. I just stay. I put my pride aside. I just come to work, smile, be me.” he said to the news outlet.
His work ethic and attitude didn’t go unnoticed, and both the faculty and students were very appreciative to have Jackson at their school.
