Children from West Side Elementary in Healdsburg, California are bringing all the smiles with their heartwarming hotline called “Peptoc.”
The Peptoc Hotline, named after the phrase “pep talk,” has been ringing off the hook since it started, receiving 300-400 calls per hour! The telephone hotline started thanks to art teacher Jessica Martin who knew that her students could offer some joy to all those in need.
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All you have to do is call 707-998-8410. And the voices of kids from West Side Elementary will direct you through a directory to find what topic you need to get through the day.
“If you’re feeling mad, frustrated or nervous, press 1,” says the directory. Then you can hear a student offering suggestions to help with the feeling that you resonate with. “If you’re feeling mad, you should take three deep breaths and think of things that make you happy.”
“If you need a pep talk from Kindergarteners, press 3… If you need to hear kids laughing with delight, press 4,” the directory continues. “If you’re feeling up high and unbalanced, think of groundhogs.”
Now, the uplifting hotline receives around 11,000 callers every hour! And a GoFundMe page has raised $26,000 to help keep the endearing advice coming.
“I was moved by the incredible collection of advice and encouragement they gleaned. And how easily and distinctly they were able to communicate it,” shared Jessica Martin when thinking about the students’ heartfelt words.
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So if you are in need of a smile or laugh, give the Peptoc Hotline a call! It will continue to be open for the rest of the school year spreading joy to all who need it.
h/t: Good News Network
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