The main character of the movie is Stacey Bess, played by Emily VanCamp, who is a young mother and newly certified teacher looking for a teaching job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After a few unsuccessful interviews, she lands a job at a school for homeless children housed in a run-down shelter called "The School with No Name."
Stacey is overwhelmed and challenged by the lack of resources and support at her new job. The school has no supplies, few books, and overcrowded classrooms. Additionally, most of her students are dealing with traumatic experiences such as poverty, abuse, and neglect.
Despite the challenges, Stacey is determined to make a difference in the lives of these children. She goes above and beyond her teaching duties by providing snacks, clothes, and toiletries for her students using her own money and donations from friends and family.
As she gets to know her students and their individual struggles, Stacey must confront her own prejudices and biases. She learns to see past their homelessness and circumstances and connect with them as individuals who have dreams and aspirations like any other child.
Through her hard work and dedication, Stacey transforms their small, makeshift classroom into a vibrant, nurturing learning environment. She helps her students believe in themselves and their abilities and encourages them to pursue their dreams. Despite the odds, Stacey and her students overcome many obstacles, and their journey teaches us about the power of hope, resilience, and the importance of education.