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From Harvey to Hope: The Story of Lily's Toy Box
In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I sit down with Lily, the founder of Lily’s Toy Box, a Houston-based foundation that began in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and has since brought comfort, joy, and a sense of normalcy to children facing some of life’s hardest moments. We talk about the moment that inspired Lily to take action, why play and toys matter so much during times of crisis, and what it’s really like building a mission-driven organization from one small idea. Lily shares powerful stories, honest challenges, and the lessons she’s learned along the way—and how students and young people can get involved and make a difference too. This is an inspiring conversation about compassion, resilience, and the impact one person can have when they decide to help.
Questions Asked!
Questions Asked!
1. For anyone who doesn’t know you yet, who are you and what is Lily’s Toy Box?
2. What was your life like before Lily’s Toy Box existed? What were you doing at the time?
3. Take us back to Hurricane Harvey. What was the moment when you realized, “I need to do
Something”?
4. Why toys? What made you focus specifically on kids and play during a crisis?
5. Did you ever imagine that one small idea after Harvey would turn into what Lily’s Toy Box is today?
6. Is there a moment or story with a child or family that really stuck with you and reminded you why you
do this?
7. What’s something people might not realize about kids who go through disasters or really hard
Situations?
8. Have you ever felt overwhelmed or doubted yourself along the way and if so, how did you push
through that?
9. What’s one thing you’ve learned through Lily’s Toy Box that changed how you see people or the
World?
10. What’s next for Lily’s Toy Box? Are there any goals or dreams you’re especially excited about?
11. How can people listening, especially students, get involved or help support what you’re doing?
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