Students of the United Way Youth Council present donations to nonprofit organizations

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Students of the United Way Youth Council of the Chattahoochee Valley presented checks Thursday to nonprofit organizations from fundraising efforts.

The youth council raised more than $5,000 for the organizations. The students who fundraised presented the checks themselves.

High schools from the tri-city area choose students to participate in the student-led United Way program. The members complete service projects and hold fundraisers to support agencies in the community throughout the school year.