The Brookville community in Starkville are ending summer break with a blast

Community members say that this was a great time to give back to a community that is often forgotten.

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Summer break is coming to an end, and members of the Brookville community  are ending the break with a blast.

Students and parents gathered at Westside Park for food, games, and tons of fun.

Community members say that this was a great time to give back to a community that is often forgotten.

“Just trying to give back,” said organizer Christopher Evans. “I just want to see the kids smile.”

“This area is known for a lot of violence and low income, so we want to bring something positive to the community,” said organizer Kevin Barber. “It is important because a lot of children do have not where to play recreational centers or not positive examples so we just want to bring a few leaders of the neighborhood out and set an example for the children.”

The countdown begins as the Starkville School district starts school in a couple of weeks on July 25.