Lil’ Jeannetta Robinson Gifts of Love Program

Spreading Kindness, Literacy, and Love — One Book at a Time

On her 6th birthday — December 27, 1980 — Lil’ Jeannetta Robinson, a joyful child from Milwaukee, WI, gave away her own birthday presents to friends who hadn’t received Christmas gifts. Just a few years later, she and her mother, Cheryl Robinson, were tragically murdered.

Pictured: Lil' Jeannetta and Cheryl Robinson


In 2021, her uncle, Elder Charles Walton, and cousin, Mike Brown, launched the Lil’ Jeannetta Robinson Gifts of Love Program to honor her legacy — spreading books, love, and joyful moments to children in under-resourced communities.

How You Can Help

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The Book That Started It All

Little Netta’s Gift (Published December 27, 2021)

This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the true story of Lil’ Jeannetta’s unforgettable act of kindness — and inspires children to lead with love and generosity.

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Our Impact

Since 2021, the program has reached 2,000+ children, delivering live assemblies and copies of Little Netta’s Gift to every student.

Participating Schools Include:
• Hopkins Lloyd, Dr. King Jr., Lincoln Avenue, Carver Academy (Lil’ Jeannetta’s school), Zablocki, Auer Avenue, and Browning Elementary.

Our Partners and Sponsors

We’re proud to work alongside:
• United Way of Greater Milwaukee
• Milwaukee Public Schools
• Bader Philanthropies
• Milwaukee Brewers Foundation

Their support helps us share this story with more children each year.

How You Can Help

Buy the Book
Donate a Copy
Questions? hello@soulstir.co



Mike Brown (cousin) reading Little Netta's Gift at Dr. MLK Jr. Elementary School gift and book distribution event, alongside Elder Charles L. Walton (uncle), and Terence Smith (cousin)

Photos: Providing gifts to students at Lincoln Avenue Elementary school. A staggering 98% of more than 380 students at Lincoln Elementary are economically disadvantaged and 12% scored at or above the proficient level for reading. With your support, we ensured 100% of them have a gift and book during the holiday season.

Photo from 2022: Providing gifts to students at Carver Academy Elementary school, which is where Little Netta attended school as a child.

In 2021 we provided gifts to students at Zablocki, Auer Avenue, and Browning elementary schools in Milwaukee