Did you know that 1 in 10 people on the planet do not have access to clean safe water?
RTE's Second Grade Team wants you to know about their upcoming, school wide service learning project.They will be collecting new or gently used athletic shoes of all sizes.
These shoes will be donated to a nonprofit organization called Water Step.
These shoes will be donated to a nonprofit organization called Water Step.
WATER STEP is a program where the shoes are turned in for funds and those funds will provide training for people in developing countries on how to use safe water solutions like water purification, health education, and well repair, empowering communities to take care of their own water needs for years.
How can you help?
We have set a school wide goal of 1,500 pairs of shoes.
We have set a school wide goal of 1,500 pairs of shoes.
Start looking through your closets now and asking family or friends to save those athletic shoes. Getting new shoes for Christmas? Donate the old ones!
WHEN: January 30 - February 17
SHOE TYPES: athletic shoes all sizes baby to adult They can be used as long as they are in good condition and no mold.
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