RACINE — Jewel Jones grew up understanding the importance of giving back to the community.
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A recent project to connect generations and for young people to learn about Wayman AME Church members who made positive impacts. From left are James Moody, Corlis Moody Bishop Frederick A. Wright, Rev. Robin Poole, Rev. Thomas Poole Jr., Rev. Lana Miller and James Miller.
Mitchell seventh grade students interviewed Wayman AME Church congregation members about their ancestors and turned the responses into animated videos about the ancestors. Back row from left are Donta Gates, Isaiah Santos, Mackenzie Whitaker, Jaquelin Alonzo and teacher Monica Muñoz. Front row from left are Jayden Friedl, Mason King and Michael Galvan.
Mackenzie Whitaker, from left, Mitchell teacher Monica Muñoz and Jaquelin Alonzo
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Nine photos of Mitchell School's food drive
Javaya Young was one of several Mitchell School eighth graders who delivered donations Monday to the Racine County Food Bank, 2000 DeKoven Ave., unit 2. “If you know people need something more than you do, just help," Young said.
Mitchell K-8 School eighth graders, including Clara Espinoza, from left, Susanne Zuniga, Vanessa Olive and Damarion Taylor helped run a food drive for a capstone project. They donated items to the Racine County Food Bank and Women's Resource Center.
Jessi Molina, from left, Damarion Taylor, Monica Martinez, Javaya Young, Stephanie Apilado, Isaiah Santos, Estrella Perez, Vanessa Olive, Susanne Zuniga, Korie Neumann and Clara Espinoza delivered 1,225 pounds of donations Monday to the Racine County Food Bank.
While donated items are critical to the Food Bank’s work, Executive Director Stephanie Sklba says additional funds and proceeds help to fill in any voids that might arise.
Damarion Taylor, Mitchell School eighth grader, carries in a box of donations Monday to the Racine County Food Bank.
Estrella Perez, left, and Isaiah Santos were two of about 10 Mitchell School eighth grade students who dropped off donations Monday at the Racine County Food Bank.
Jessi Molina was one of about 10 Mitchell School eighth grade students who dropped off donations Monday at the Racine County Food Bank.
As part of an eighth grade capstone course, Mitchell K-8 School students donated 1,225 pounds of food Monday to the Racine County Food Bank.
Racine County Food Bank, 2000 DeKoven Ave., unit 2
