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University of Montana students and Missoula businesses help elementary school kids

One school in Missoula experienced the giving spirit a little early this year, thanks to five University of Montana students.

UM student Rachael Braget said the group wanted to help DeSmet Elementary School after hearing 60 percent of the kids who attend are below the poverty line. Once they visited the school, the students realized the playground needed improvement.

"For once we felt like we were actually making a difference, rather than just sitting in class and learning about it," Braget said.

An assignment for the group’s junior-level social work class required them to take on a task that would improve the community. The group will gain extra credit for involving local businesses and the UM athletic department in the project.

By Jessica Roden

Full Story: http://www.montanakaimin.com/news/um-students-help-elementary-school-kids-1.2948092#.UJv5V4bp-RE

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