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At St. Mary’s Catholic School in Mobile, AL, Carey Arensberg is making waves with her heartwarming “care closet.”
It’s a special resource that provides students with essential items they need to feel confident and comfortable throughout the school day.
This thoughtful initiative has earned her the nickname “Carey Poppins” from her students, and it’s not hard to see why.
What started as a way to help one student has blossomed into something that’s now helping kids across the country.
One Simple Act, Big Impact
The care closet idea began when Arensberg, a social emotional behavior specialist, noticed one student consistently hiding under a hood.
After a heartfelt conversation, she learned the reason: his hair hadn’t been done in a long time, and he felt embarrassed.
Instead of letting him struggle, Arensberg took action, ordering hair products so they could fix it together.
That small gesture worked wonders, boosting the student’s confidence and helping him feel more at ease in class.