Troy Intermediate School Launches Shoe Collection Drive to Raise Money to Support PTA Activities

Shoe Donations will also Support Micro-Enterprises in Developing Nations and Reduce what Goes into Landfills

TROY INTERNMEDIATE SCHOOL PTA is conducting a shoe drive October 19 – December 19, 2020 to raise funds. The PTA will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated footwear. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes at TROY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL or OLD FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER.

All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations. Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales 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 Beth Wallace “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like donate to us and help those less fortunate become self-sufficient. It’s a win-win for everyone,” added Sarah Waggoner

By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the Troy PTA the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives.