Oprah Winfrey plans to go back to her hometown and give back to her kind. In Kosciusko, Mississippi she will dedicate her time to the Boys & Girls Club. She's contributed her time and money in the organization. The estimated $5 million is going into the club facility; it houses a gymnasium, computer lab and garden.
The Jimmy Cockroft, Mayor of the city praises her time, "We know how valuable her time is and happy that she is giving us a little of it to come down here".
The Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club of Kosciusko and Attala County, said the facility will be used mainly for after-school activities for boys and girls 5-18 years old. After homework is finished, children can participate in arts programs or take advantage of the building's gymnasium. Reported USA Today.
The grand opening of the facility should open in a few weeks.
Source: usatoday