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It doesn\u2019t take having to do monumental things to really shine in your community. Oftentimes, it\u2019s the small acts that help brighten people\u2019s days and make a difference.<\/p>\n

Chris Jackson, a custodian at Unity Grove Elementary school, has always been a positive energy at his school. He\u2019s reliable and would never think twice to assist anyone in any way.<\/p>\n

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But behind his big smiles and joyful attitude, Jackson conceals his struggles and the challenges he\u2019s trying to overcome daily. Even transportation was a hard thing when he fell on hard times.<\/p>\n

A car would make it easier for him to go to work but he just couldn\u2019t afford one.
\n\u201cWe 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\u2019s no stopping me,\u201d Jackson said to 11Alive.<\/p>\n

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And indeed, these hard times didn\u2019t stop him from serving his community at Unity Grove.
\nHe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I didn\u2019t quit. I didn\u2019t run away. I just stay. I put my pride aside. I just come to work, smile, be me.\u201d he said to the news outlet.<\/p>\n

His work ethic and attitude didn\u2019t go unnoticed, and both the faculty and students were very appreciative to have Jackson at their school.<\/p>\n

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