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OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

One of her favorite seasons of the year has become part of it. She leans in, stays engaged, and remains fully
banquet and prom season. While others may see dresses invested—not just in what FOUND is today, but in what
and suits, Nana sees moments that matter—students it’s becoming.
who want to show up, feel confident, and be part
of something special. She takes joy in filling specific Because that’s who she is.
requests, making sure each student has exactly what Someone who shows up.
they need to walk into those moments with dignity and Someone who brings others with her.
excitement.
Someone who serves like it matters—because to her, it
To her, it’s never just about clothes. It’s about belonging. always does.
And even as she serves in the present, Nana is always At FOUND, the mission is carried forward by people like
looking ahead. She wants to know what’s next, where Nana. People who love deeply, serve faithfully, and give
the mission is going, and how she can continue to be their all without hesitation.

Heart Work: Meet

Carolyn Acres

Carolyn represents FOUND. around town - often
wearing her WORTHY shirt!

That began to change when she way—not just as something she
started serving at FOUND. believed, but something she
was living. In giving her time
Behind the scenes, Carolyn became and presence, she found herself
ome people show up quietly... part of the steady rhythm that
and in doing so, they discover keeps the mission moving— stepping into what it means to be
Ssomething profound. helping prepare supplies, meeting the hands and feet of Jesus.

Carolyn Acres is one of those needs, and showing up with And in that place of service, she
people. consistency and care. The work felt closer to His heart than ever
itself may not always be seen, but before.
With a deep faith in God, Carolyn its impact is felt in every child who
had always believed in Him. receives what they need. That closeness led her to a decision
But like many, there was a space that marked a new chapter in her
between belief and closeness—a And somewhere in that process, faith journey: Carolyn chose to be
desire to not just know of God, but something shifted. baptized.
to truly feel near to His heart. As Carolyn served, she began What started as an act of
to experience her faith in a new volunteering became something

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