Paducah Middle is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through March 7th to raise funds for their year-end Excellence Extravaganza awards program. Paducah Middle will earn funds from Funds2Orgs based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used, and new shoes collected. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at Paducah Middle School, 342 Lone Oak Road. Donation bins will be placed at the front of Paducah Middle School where shoes can be dropped off.
"We are excited about our shoe drive," said Paducah Middle Librarian Jessica Ringstaff. "We know that many people have extra shoes they would like to donate. By doing so, we raise money for the school, and we 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 Paducah Middle, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world.
Donated shoes will be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise (small business) partners. Funds2Orgs 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.
For more information about the Funds2Orgs shoe drive, please contact:
Jessica Ringstaff
Librarian
Paducah Middle School
Office: 270-444-5710 Ext 3016
Email: Jessica.Ringstaff@paducah.kyschools.us