Our Story

In May of 2019, our daughter Evangeline was unexpectedly hospitalized for an extended period of time. Those days were filled with uncertainty, long nights, and the challenge of keeping her spirits up while she was confined to a hospital bed. Volunteers would stop by with small gifts, toiletries, and crafts to help brighten her stay and give our family moments of comfort.
 

While our time in the hospital was difficult, we realized how fortunate we were compared to many of the children and families we met—kids who had already been there for months, and some who would not be going home any time soon. Seeing their strength left a lasting mark on all of us.
 

Evangeline especially couldn’t stop thinking about the kids who would be in the hospital during holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions. That thought inspired our family to take action. Later that year, we launched Evangeline’s Stocking Drive to spread hope and joy to children spending the holidays in the hospital. In our very first year (2019), we delivered over 700 stockings to children and families in Charlotte and New York City.

Our purpose is a promise we made to Eva and her brother: to help them help others. Kids helping kids. Communities supporting one another. A Kindred Promise.
 

Thank you for visiting us and reading our story.

Sincerely,
Christina & Keith Dusenberry (Evangeline’s parents)