Tasha Moore lives for what many might call the little things. Like the countless times she and other dedicated staff and volunteers at Communities In Schools of North Texas took 15 or 20 minutes to help a struggling middle schooler prepare for an important math test—then watched as they sprinted down the hall, test paper in hand, shouting with pride that they passed.
Or the way a student’s face instantly brightens upon hearing that their mentor will be on campus later that day to spend time with them.
Over the years, she has also seen those small moments ripple out to families. The relief on a parent’s face when they learn that their child’s school now offers after-school care—a space for tutoring, a hot meal to hold them over and even a ride home when needed. Meanwhile, countless individuals and businesses donate their time, money and resources to support these efforts…