Students at South Division Senior High School call one of the school's security workers a "second mom" because of her mission that grew over the years.
Ten years ago, Kimberly McLaughlin, also known to the students as "Mama Mac," noticed that many of the children didn't have the sufficient winter gear to brave the cold Wisconsin winter months.
She then started to collect coats from parents, staff, and the community — coats she would donate to the students in need. Soon, the word of Mama Mac's mission spread, and in no time she was receiving more than just coats, including hygiene products, shoes, scarves, and socks, among many other necessities.
That's when Kimberly opened "Mama Mac's Closet," the small room where all of these donations are available for the students in need.
She even has suits available for nice occasions. When one student came asking for a suit for a job interview, he touched Mama Mac with his words.
She says, "He said to me, 'You know Miss Mac, you know what happens when you put a suit on?' I said, 'Yeah.' He says, 'People respect you and they're gonna respect me.'"
Now, Kimberly's actions aren't just helping others, but also inspiring other students to help their peers. And she doesn't plan on stopping her work anytime soon. After all, students have only words of kindness for her.
One thankful high schooler tells her, "You're my hero."
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