Students at Bill Hefner Elementary School are proving that you’re never too young to make a difference. In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the school has launched a schoolwide relief drive to support families affected by the storm, which struck the Caribbean island of Jamaica.
The initiative, which has gained momentum in the community, is especially close to home for many students and teachers at the school, where several faculty members have connections to Jamaica.
The idea for the relief drive emerged after students learned about the widespread devastation left by the hurricane. Fifth-grader Faith Backman explained her motivation for getting involved, saying, “I hope this helps different people in Jamaica and helps them get back on their feet.”…