Provided by Osbourn Park Band Boosters
Osbourn Park Band Boosters is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser to raise funds to help the band purchase new instruments, mouthpieces, ligatures, sheet music, and COVID musician masks. Osbourn Park Band Boosters will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes. Those dollars will benefit all Osbourn Park band students.
Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at Osbourn Park High School near door #33 on these dates:
Day 1 Collection: Dec. 19, 2020, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Day 2 Collection: Jan. 16, 2021, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Day 3 Collection: Jan. 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
All donated shoes will then 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. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school.
“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Heather Alleman, Fundraiser Chair. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets … to donate to us. By doing so, we raise money for all students in the Osbourn Park Band Program, 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 OPBB shoe drive, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world.
About Osbourn Park Band Boosters
The purpose of the Band Boosters is to support the OPHS Band Director in facilitating both the music program and the goals/objectives of Osbourn Park High School. Our organization strives to develop pride in OPHS and encourages maximum participation in the band program. The Band Boosters is committed to enriching the musical and personal experiences of the band musicians and contribute to an improved quality of life at Osbourn Park High School.
