John Hummer with the Marine Corps League, Bobby Ray detachment of McMinnville, donates $400 to Smithville Elementary School to benefit underprivileged students. The group, which includes Smithville members, raises money throughout the year and gives back to charitable causes such as helping make Christmas merry for underserved students. Principal Anita Puckett accepted the donation on behalf of the school Thursday. The group donated checks to elementary schools in Warren, DeKalb and Van Buren.