FAIRMONT – Fairmont High School students spent Friday afternoon giving back to their community through the annual Cardinals Give Back Day.Around 60 students in grades 9 through 12, organized into six advisory groups, helped at eight locations throughout the community. Projects included raking leaves, trimming bushes and trees, and other yard work for residents who needed an extra hand. Advisor Erik Walker says the program is about more than getting work done. It teaches students the importance of helping others and improving their community without expecting anything in return. Several residents who have received help over the years say they appreciate both the students’ hard work and their kindness, especially those who are no longer able to handle yard work themselves. Students also say they enjoy spending time with friends while making a difference for others. Applications for assistance through the Cardinals Give Back program are expected to reopen in August and October of 2027.
