LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Mandy Stock was nominated by Jenn Jordan, her colleague.

"As a homeless advocate, Ms. Stock spends her days talking to families experiencing homelessness so she can identify them under the McKinney-Vento Act," explains Jordan. "She listens to their stories so she can give information about organizations that may be able to help them. She sends book bags, school supplies, hygiene packs, and uniforms to students so they are equipped and able to attend school."

Ms. Stock also provides documentation to the schools to help remove the educational boundaries faced by students experiencing homelessness. She has contacted different organizations to partner with "The HEARTH Project" of Polk County Public Schools to get more needed items for these students. These items include bicycles with helmets for students to use as transportation to get to school, shoes, clothing, food, and more. 

"Ms. Stock does a lot for the community. She is very deserving of this award," said Jordan.