SAN ANTONIO — Thousands of donated Christmas gifts are being sorted this week at the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree headquarters. On Tuesday, KENS 5 team members were among the volunteers helping to make holiday magic happen.

KENS 5 employees spent the morning working alongside their student mentees from John Jay High School, part of a decade-long partnership with Communities In Schools (CIS). The organization provides one-on-one mentorship throughout all four years of high school.

“The partnership between KENS 5 and CIS is really about mentorship,” said Jessica Weaver, CEO of Communities In Schools. “CIS and KENS 5 coming and doing community service (by) helping the Salvation Army get amazing gifts to kids all across the community.”

Volunteers helped sort bikes, toys, clothes and shoes—al

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