School Supplies, donated by the Community, helped her realize a dream

MOM was a big part of Tahkaney’s life as she was growing up.  Her mother, single and disabled, budgeted and saved. Even so, she had to rely on MOM when emergencies arose or when cupboards were bare at the end of the month.

Each fall when Tahkaney received school supplies from MOM, she thought about her caring neighbors and community. Their support not only helped her hardworking family, it motivated her to do her best at school.  Tahkaney believes this support helped her achieve her dream.  She received a full scholarship to Stanford University, where she will be entering her Sophomore year this fall.  Community support turned this family’s fear into hope and plans for a better future.