Greenwood Commonwealth - News - 08/12/2005 - Students, nonprofits help buy supplies: "mountain of school supplies is making its way around Leflore County, thanks to the efforts of 40 high school seniors and three non-profit organizations.
'Our mission is to alleviate the hardships in the Delta. If you're trying to buy food and gas and pay the bills, something is going to lack. These kids need their school supplies,' said Veronica Lowe, an Itta Bena worker with Americorps VISTA, which helped coordinate the event.
The students, from Amanda Elzy, Leflore County and Greenwood high schools, raised $400 over three weeks for the project. "
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