(STURGIS) – Sturgis High School is doing something to help the Ukrainian refugees during the war against Russia.

Sturgis High School Business Teacher Laura Penner asked her classes if they wanted to raise money to help out the refugees of the Ukraine, and the response was an overwhelming Yes. She says she reached out to Kelly Hostetler with the St. Joseph County United Way to see if she could help direct the School where to send the money. During a visit to the WBET Morning Show, Penner says Hostetler had a great recommendation. ...... {LISTEN}.

Penner says they have several different fund raising events set. One was Monday as Sturgis High School students did a walk-a-thon. Students were sent home with pledge sheets to raise money for this event.

In addition, on Tuesday, Mike's Pizza is giving SHS 20 percent of the profits made from 4 until 8 PM. On Wednesday, El Taco Loco will give 20 percent of their profits made from 5 until 8:30 PM. On Thursday, Davinci's Eatery and Pub will donate 15 percent of their profits made from 4 until 8 PM.

Vlad Hnitsa is an exchange student from Kyiv, Ukraine. While on the WBET Morning Show, Vlad says it's been tough being in Sturgis while his family is going through the war back home. ...... {LISTEN}.

If you would like to make a contribution or find out more about these fundraising efforts, you can contact Penner at Sturgis High School, or go to the School's website. Click Here.