🔊 Show Notes:
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Stories of the Hope, host Benson Gregory sits down with Madison Mullins, the 100th graduate of the Mission of Hope Scholarship Program. Madison shares her inspiring journey growing up in Claiborne County, Tennessee, overcoming family hardship, and how Mission of Hope helped change the trajectory of her life.
She reflects on receiving school supplies as a child, navigating college while caring for her ailing grandmother and younger siblings, and the incredible moment she opened her acceptance letter. Now a Student Success Coordinator helping students find their own paths, Madison is a living testament to the ripple effect of hope, perseverance, and support.
💡 Topics Covered:
Growing up in Appalachia with limited resources
The impact of Mission of Hope’s school supply and Christmas gift programs
How the scholarship—and a dedicated mentor—made college possible
Pushing through overwhelming obstacles to graduate early
Giving back: now working in schools to guide the next generation
Advice to students in difficult circumstances and potential mentors
🙌 Quote of the Episode:
"Be bold, be proud, and be loud. Don’t stop." – Madison Mullins
🔗 Learn more:
Want to help students like Madison? Donate, volunteer, or learn more at https://missionofhope.org