Kids Give Back, Then Throw Pies | Peoria News

Peoria News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 12, 2026 · 1m

Fifth through eighth graders at Reservoir Gifted Academy turned their Friday into a whirlwind of community impact, volunteering at over twenty local non-profits and logging more than four hundred hours of service. From painting walls to cleaning up parks, these young changemakers didn’t sell stuff—they raised funds through online donation pages, letting donors see exactly how their contributions helped. Teachers say the hands-on experience made the work deeply meaningful. People were moved by the kids’ dedication, and after a day of giving back, they celebrated with a classic teacher-approved…