Terin Steineckert

Dear HeySunday, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the HeySunday Scholarship for Moms in College. I'm truly honored and overjoyed by your support, which will have a profound impact on my educational journey. Balancing motherhood, work, and academic responsibilities has often been challenging, especially as I strive to provide for my four children while pursuing my degree in psychology. With your scholarship, a significant weight is lifted, and I can focus more fully on my studies without worrying as much about the financial hurdles that come with higher education. My experiences—becoming a mother at sixteen, supporting my husband during his military service, and overcoming years of adversity—have inspired me to dedicate my career to helping children and families heal from trauma. I am currently working as a paraeducator and plan to become a social worker and child psychologist, so I can support those who face similar struggles. Your generosity is helping me move closer to that goal, and I am determined to use what I've learned to make a meaningful difference in my community. I deeply admire HeySunday’s mission to infuse everyday life with joy, sustainability, and kindness. The care you put into your products and your commitment to creating positive change is truly inspiring. Your belief in the power of small actions resonates with me—as I hope to bring hope and healing to others, one step at a time, just as you do with your work. Thank you for believing in me and other mothers who are working hard to better their lives and the lives of their children. Your support not only eases my journey, but also strengthens my resolve to pay your kindness forward. Thank you, Terin Steineckert