IRSGINC: International Relief Support Group (IRSG), Inc. Support African Latino Heritage Club in Wimauma, Florida

In an effort to support Title I school systems within the local area of Wimauma Florida, IRSGINC served as the lead coordinator supporting the African and Latino Heritage Club (ALHC), located in Valencia Lakes, Florida.

With donations from ALHC, IRSGINC provided much-needed supplies to Reddick Elementary and Wimauma Elementary schools on November 21, 2019.

IRSGINC coordinated with the school nurses from the two local schools: Reddick Elementary and Wimauma Elementary.

Doris Ross Reddick Elementary opened its doors to students on August 18, 2008. The school was named after Doris Ross Reddick, a beloved educator and a member of the Hillsborough County School Board from 1992 to 2004. Mrs. Reddick was the first Black woman elected to the Hillsborough County School Board and served three consecutive terms for a total of 12 years.

Reddick Elementary 2019

Reddick Elementary is a Pre-K through 5th-grade school located on West Lake Drive in the small agricultural town of Wimauma, Florida and is one of ninety Title I elementary schools in Hillsborough County and one of 50 Achievement Schools.

Dr. Newsome reviewing donated supplies with the school nurse

Reddick School Nurse accepting donations

Wimauma Elementary School

Wimauma Elementary School was built-in 1926. It once served grades K through 12, but now houses grades Pre-K through 5. It is located in Southeastern Hillsborough County, in the small, rural town of Wimauma. The school is surrounded by large oak trees, both inside and outside the campus grounds. It is a neighborhood elementary school that serves a racially diverse student body. It is a Title 1 and Renaissance School.