Two weeks later, Rosa returned to the station with cookies and a plan. She launched “Midnight Meals,” a volunteer effort to deliver care packages every Friday to struggling families. In months, it became a city-wide movement supported by teachers, grocers, and teens. One December evening,
we visited Mateo’s home again—this time filled with warmth, decorations, and gratitude. The transformation was remarkable. As Mateo hugged Rosa after receiving a backpack full of supplies, his whispered thanks reminded us that even small acts of kindness can create lasting waves of hope.