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Only a few weeks after moving in, Sugg even gave Jennifer a new nickname, calling her the “Princess of the Palace,” because he always saw her giving tours and showcasing the community with such grace and kindness. One day, Sugg came to Jennifer’s office with a request, “Can I draw you?” he asked. Jennifer was stunned but answered with curiosity, “Sure! Why not?”
It is notable, when pressed to explain why she spends her time making these gifts, Wells didn’t say she loves making blankets and hats, instead she said, “I love to make people smile!” Perhaps that is the difference between a hobby and purpose, the motive behind the action. For Roma, she isn’t stitching together blankets, she is stitching together smiles.
Walton Inspires, a 501(c)3, was launched to leverage the power of mentorship, tutoring, and resourcing to help students reach their full potential. The organization offers practical tools like assistance with finding grants, scholarships, and help filling out applications, even extending their own scholarship to qualifying seniors attending Navarro College.
Sunetta Johnson began her journey at Creekside at the age of 21 years old as a Charge Nurse. Before long, she was identified as a standout leader that should be training other nurses when onboarding. “She was so good at listening to the needs of the elder and teaching others to take their cues from the residents too,” recalled James Logan, Executive Director.