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10-year-old recognized for running school fundraiser and donating to homeless outreach
Summary
A 10-year-old student identified herself as Kenzie and described founding a school club that raised $576 across fundraisers; she presented a $200 donation to a homeless outreach representative and received council praise.
During public comment at the May 18 meeting, a 10-year-old who identified herself as Kenzie (speaker 6) described forming a school club to help people experiencing homelessness and gave a brief account of the club’s fundraising: $232 on the first fundraiser and $344 most recently, a combined total of $576. She offered a $200 donation on behalf of her club to the homeless outreach team and explained her desire to inspire other children to help.
Council members and the mayor praised Kenzie’s initiative. The mayor presented her to the dais and invited community leaders to recognize her, and a council speaker commented that Kenzie may be the youngest person to address the council during public comment. Kenzie was presented with a certificate of recognition.
