G-P Sophomores collecting shoes
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Griggsville Perry Sophomore class is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser March 13 to May 13 to raise funds for prom and senior trip funds. GPHS Sophomores will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected. Funds20rgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will benefit prom and senior trip. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at Griggsville Perry High School.
All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds20rgs network of micro-enterprise (small business) partners. Funds20rgs works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain and grow small businesses in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from the sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school.
“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Cindy Conkright, Class sponsor. ‘We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like to donate to us. By doing so, we raise money for the kids to have a great prom and senior trip, and we have the chance to help families in developing nations who need economic opportunities. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the funds2orgs.com organization, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world.
“This class currently consists of 29 students. Each year they are asked to do one fund raiser that is a service project. This fit right into that category and it is a win-win for both groups. The class raises funds for their treasury and the shoes go overseas to help out people who need them,”Conkright said.
