Helping+Hands

5th Grader Works to Help Needy Families

Pine Street Elementary School fifth-grader Kayah Rzeszotko is seeking to make a difference in the lives of families who are less fortunate. Kayah and her mother volunteer to help serve meals for the Helping Hands organization, an organization that provides support to homeless families. While working with this organization, Kayah decided she wanted to do more. She saw firsthand how much these homeless people need and determined that she could do something more to help. So, Kayah asked the fifth-grade students and their families at Pine Street to help. She set-up a collection bin and sent letters home asking for families to donate good, used clothing (pants, shirts, jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.) and blankets. The generosity and response of the Pine Street families was overwhelming. Kayah collected over 100 articles of clothing to provide to the Helping Hands organization. For Kayah, this showed that the idea of one person, even a kid, can make a difference and impact the lives of many others. She is thankful for everyone who supported her efforts! 