14/10/2026
❤️ MEET CISSY — A MOTHER WHO NEVER GIVES UP
Our second beneficiary is Ms. Cissy, a widow and a devoted mother to Jen, a child living with cerebral palsy. 💕
For years, Cissy has navigated the challenges of raising her child with limited resources. She has faced housing difficulties, food insecurity, and the daily struggle of finding something to put on the table. To survive, she has often moved from door to door, seeking casual work such as washing clothes for others.
Yet, through it all, Cissy’s smile has never faded. 😊
When you meet her, one thing that stands out is her beautiful smile. She says it is what keeps her going, even on the hardest days. Behind that smile is a mother whose strength, resilience, and determination continue to carry her family forward.
During our community outreaches, Cissy shared one simple but powerful prayer: to have something of her own to do.
Her dream was to start a small business selling charcoal and fresh food products—an opportunity that would enable her to earn an income, provide for Jen, and build a more secure future for her family.
At BOK, we believe that empowering a mother is an investment in her entire family. Together,We want to walk alongside Cissy as she turns her dream into a reality, restoring not just her livelihood but also hope and dignity.