Lakeside Jr/Sr High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization is holding a shoe drive fundraiser to help cover the costs of regional, state, and national competition attendance. The club will earn funds based on the total weight of gently worn, used, and new shoes collected. Funds2Orgs, a company specializing in fundraising, will issue a check based on the weight of the shoes. The deadline for donations is November 22, 2024.
Donations can be dropped off at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School, located at 9090 Highway 371 in Sibley, or the Minden branch of the Webster Parish Library.
Collected shoes will be redistributed to small business partners in developing countries through the Funds2Orgs network. These micro-enterprises help create economic opportunities for families in areas with limited job prospects. In one case, an entrepreneur in Haiti used proceeds from shoe sales to send her son to law school.
“We are extremely excited about our shoe drive,” said FBLA sponsor Lesa Ward. “Most people have extra shoes they no longer need, and by donating them, they will help our students attend competitions and provide support to families in developing countries. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
FBLA, a national career and technical student organization, prepares students for careers in business, with more than 196,950 members across 5,200 chapters worldwide.
Last year, Lakeside’s FBLA collected approximately 1,000 pairs of shoes, raising an estimated $850. The funds directly benefit the organization.
For more information, contact:
Lesa Ward
Lakeside Jr/Sr High School
318-377-2133