A Piatt County non-profit is singing the praises of the Monticello High School football team.

The Sages football program last Monday night came to the aid of Willow Tree Missions in Monticello for several hours of work its Executive Director says was a huge boost to the progress of renovating a downtown space. Rachel LeJune credits coach Cully Welter for leading by example.

Willow Tree Missions, a non-profit organization whose mission is domestic violence, recently acquired property in downtown Monticello they hope to transform into an extension of its thrift store and provide temporary housing for victims of domestic violence. June indicates a lot of the work needing to be done is manageable, cosmetic projects.

Coach Welter indicates helping Willow Tree Missions was something they were approached about. He explains giving back to the community is something he wants to do as a program and appreciates the willingness of his student-athletes to step up and do this.

Coach Welter indicates they do not do these things for attention and says LeJune and her staff are doing the real work. LeJune says anyone can contribute to Willow Tree Missions through volunteering or fundraising. You can email her rachel@willowtreemissions.org or you can visit willowtreemissions.org and find tabs for volunteering opportunities or donating opportunities.