Sponsor: Homeschool Connections

How do we teach our children to serve—especially when the needs around us feel overwhelming?

In this powerful and practical episode, host Kaitlin Zara sits down with Clara Davison, Brand Manager at Holy Heroes, to discuss faith-filled service, local responsibility, and raising children who are ready to “raise their hand” when help is needed. Drawing from Clara’s firsthand experience organizing Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, the conversation explores what meaningful volunteerism really looks like—and how Catholic homeschooling families can live it out daily.

From disaster response to meal trains, Clara shares wisdom on responding with intention, guarding against compassion fatigue, and forming children in authentic charity rooted in faith, family, and community. This episode will inspire you to look right where you are and ask: Who needs me today?

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Clara Davison is the Brand Manager at Holy Heroes, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to helping families grow in faith through prayer, service, and joyful devotion. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Clara helped mobilize large-scale relief efforts across North Carolina—coordinating supplies, fundraising, and community action while pregnant and caring for her family.

Holy Heroes: https://www.holyheroes.com/

Hurricane Helene & Immediate Response

What made this disaster uniquely devastating for Western North Carolina

How power outages and lost infrastructure delayed relief efforts

The importance of local knowledge during emergencies

Faith in Action During Crisis

Seeing service as a response to God’s call

Balancing action with prayer—especially for the dead and missing

Lessons learned about presence, limits, and trust in God

Local Responsibility vs. Global Tragedy

Why we feel overwhelmed by constant exposure to worldwide suffering

Clara’s insight: our first responsibility is to the people in front of us

Avoiding paralysis by focusing on actionable, local needs

Teaching Children to Serve

Simple, family-friendly ways to practice service

Meal trains as a powerful, practical ministry for homeschool families

How everyday acts of charity shape children’s understanding of community

Raising Kids Who “Raise Their Hand”

Modeling generosity through ordinary sacrifices

Helping children see service as a normal part of Catholic life

Building a culture where no one expects to be forgotten

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