Local elementary school students raise money for Harvey victims

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — We’ve been seeing all week how people across the country have been pitching in to help out those affected by the catastrophic flooding in Texas.

Some students at a New Hanover County elementary school got in on the caring.

The student council at Anderson Elementary organized a ‘Hats for Houston’ fundraiser to benefit victims of Hurricane Harvey.

With only one day of preparation, they were able to raise more than $800.

The money will go to Monahan Elementary School in Houston.

New Hanover County Schools central office staff supported Anderson’s efforts.