A local youth nonprofit in Cypress was back at it again this past week, this time serving up a bit of love for special education children and those with special needs for Valentine’s Day.
According to Co-founder Brendan Li, the nonprofit group ILLUME, its volunteer list gathered at Hope School on February 13, armed with roses and gifts for the students. He said Hope School is specifically suited for special ed students and those with pecial needs.
He said the event was entitled “Roses For Hope.”
“We are a nonprofit dedicated to serving underserved communities through acts of Kindness and volunteer initiatives,” said Li.
“The staff members and teachers there are very kind and understanding towards the special education students, and they provide not only education but also emotional and physical support to the students,” said Li.
“Their efforts often go unrecognized, which is why we wanted to honor them and show our appreciation through an event that celebrates love and compassion,” he said.
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So, for this special Valentine’s Event, Roses for Hope, Li said he personally donated 100 roses, and the ILLUME Volunteers donated snacks and stationery supplies for the staff and teachers at Hope School.
“We wanted to recognize these amazing educators who make a lasting difference in their students’ lives,” he said.
Li said more and more young people are being attracted to ILLUME, many looking for ways to give back to others in underserved communities.