Acts of Excellence: Hill City Woman Makes Holiday Memories For Kids in Need

In December, DJ Johnston set to work on a holiday tradition in its 5th year: Making personalized stockings for children at the Black Hills Children's Home Society. She leans over her tall granite kitchen table, holding the red and white trim of a stocking in place as she carefully writes a child’s name in red glitter glue.

Johnston expressed, “Even if they think it’s from Santa Claus, (it’s important) that they have some hope and joy,” she said. “I want them to have their name on it. I want them to feel special like we know your name, we know you’re here and we love you. I just want them to have hope.”

Via South Dakota Hall of Fame