(Northbridge, MA 2023) – Northbridge High School’s “Northbridgeatrons” are looking for donations for their shoe drive fundraiser starting now through January 12, 2024. The Northbridgeatrons are Northbridge High School’s first ever robotics team, and they will be competing in the MA Rocket Rumble 5.1 – First Tech Robotics Challenge on December 9th at Needham High School.
Funds earned from shoe donations will be based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected. Funds2Orgs will issue a check to the Northbridgeatrons for the collected shoes, based on their formula.
All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise (small business) partners to help 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.
“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Alicia Simonti, Northbridgeatrons Coach and Engineering Teacher at NHS. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets that they may want to donate. By doing so, we raise money to support our Robotics Team, and we have the chance to help families in developing nations. It also reduces the environmental impact of used shoes in landfills. It’s a win-win for everyone!”
Donations can be dropped off in the lobby at Northbridge High School during school hours or given directly to students to deliver to the team. By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the new Northbridgeatrons Robotics Team, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world!
Contact
Alicia Simonti, Engineering Teacher and Robotics Team Coach
Northbridgeatrons at Northbridge High School
Office: 508-234-6221 ext. 1151
Email: asimonti@nps.org
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