Mesquite Elementary wanted to make a difference in the community.  So the Mesquite Elementary Top Readers Club, led by Mrs. Reichelt, made a list of all the things they could raise funds for. The students narrowed the list to the Humane Society of Yuma and the Navy Marines Relief Society. Several animals come to Mesquite Elementary every week to be part of the learning environment. They also have a large number of students from military and U.S. Border Patrol families.

They started a fund raising campaign named Helping Heroes because each student is a hero for helping others and they were helping both military and animal heroes. They set a goal to raise $1,000 in eight days.  But they didn't meet their goal,  They shattered it.  They raised a total of $2,166.50 with each organization receiving $1,083.25.  They were absolutely thrilled with the amount raised by students and staff. The class at each grade level that donated the most money was served root beer floats by the Sixth Grade Top Readers.  Awww, the sweet taste of success.  Our pets are very grateful.

For the month of May, Plaza Paint donated $1 for every gallon of paint sold on Saturday.  On Wednesday, June 8th, the Humane Society of Yuma was presented a check for $180.00 dollars. The fundraiser was such a success that Plaza Paint has decided to continue Paint for Pups for the month of June.  So if you are considering remodeling your house, or just putting some color on the walls, go to Plaza paint.  You'll be making your house fabulous, and saving lives all at once.... now you really have a reason to finish that home project.