Despite her car breaking down months earlier, Trecia Crawford, a crossing guard at Moss Haven Elementary in Richardson, Texas, continued showing up to work every day. At first she used Lyft rides and later took the bus to reach the school, where she’s known as “Ms. Crawford” and she greets students and parents each day, reminding the kids that “safety is first.”
Members of the Moss Haven Elementary Dads Club, a group of fathers who volunteer to help create a positive environment at the school, learned about Crawford’s situation and decided to help. After several months of planning, the fathers raised thousands of dollars to purchase a vehicle for her. The group recently surprised her when they presented her with a white Jeep Cherokee.
The fathers say Crawford has become an important part of the school community through her daily interactions with students and families. One parent says they all will often exchange greetings, hugs, and fist bumps with her while dropping off their children. In addition to buying the vehicle, the Dads Club is also helping Crawford cover insurance costs and a few oil changes.
Source: 1011 NOW
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