SAN ANTONIO - It's like a dream says 80-year-old Romana Contreras. Her home of nearly 50 years got a small makeover Thursday thanks the Edgewood ISD.
"We replaced some rotted wood, had the overhang here that needed to be replaced, some trim pieces and of course a nice fresh paintwork on the trim and the ironwork," said Phillip Chavez, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning at Edgewood ISD.
The small west side house was transformed for the deserving, but shy, student who lives here.
"This young man is a senior at Memorial High School. He lives with his great grandmother, his great aunt and two siblings. And he's the sole provider for his family," said Chavez.
The project is part of the new initiative called Edgewood Cares. For many kids in this district, poverty can get in the way of studies, but district Superintendent Emilio Castro is pushing for more support.
"What we're working on with Edgewood Cares is addressing the needs of the whole child. Not just the academic needs," said Castro.
Romana says her hard-working great grandson has earned the support and helped show his siblings that hard work pays off.
To those volunteers she sends a message of gratitude and thanks.