International Volunteer Day: Bridging a Community to the Children Who Need It Most

An adult and a child sit on a couch, smiling at each other while looking at an open book. A bookshelf is visible in the background.

At Thompson, we believe a child’s story is not defined by their beginnings. Some beginnings are heavy with trauma, instability, or circumstances they never asked for — but those early chapters do not have to dictate the ending. What truly shapes a child’s future is the presence of people who step in with compassion, consistency, […]