YOU CAN MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON A CHILD’S LIFE
FROM HEAD-TO-TOE

Together, we can uplift the
dignity, confidence, self-esteem and ability to play and learn
for hundreds of low-income children across southern Vermont
by overcoming the most visible signs of what they cannot afford.
Up to $250 to support a child throughout the year!

Affording basic necessities as children grow is the leading cause of how families fall into poverty, forcing children to wear shoes that are too big or too small, borrow a warm coat to play outside, or go without daily essentials, impacting their overall health and well-being. See below - what a child receives throughout the year!

Thank you to our Head-to-Toe donors!

Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation * Barrows House * Bromley Mountain Ski Resort * Michael & Karen Carreira * Andrew Delinsky * Michael Farley * Jennifer Mebes & David Flagg * Paul & Patricia Frank * Virginia Gilbert * Russell & Laura Griffith * Matt Jones * Harry Keegan *Kevin Duffy & Hilary LaForge * Edward & Janet Lee * Lincoln Maples Hardware * Jacqueline Lisk * Allison Lynch * Magic Mountain * Anthony & Alexis Matrone * Thomas & Kim Meisner * Meredith Morin * Ernest & Joan Muir * Katherine Nolan * Party with Purpose * rk MILES * Suzanne Rueck * Carolyn Sells * Vicki & Sandy Smul * Stratton Mountain Golf Course * Stratton Mountain Resort * The Vermont Butcher Shop * Michelle Van Buren * Jerry & Elaine Villano * Von Bargen's *

Winter Outerwear ($150)

Winter Coat, Boots, Warm Socks, Mittens, Snow Pants, Hat

Children deserve to have the most essential clothing to be safe and warm through long Vermont winters. Sneakers that fit bring joy and help children to live their best childhood and focus on learning.

“This program means students have access to warm clothes in our cold Vermont weather and able to continue enjoying what opportunities Vermont has to offer for outdoor activities.”
“Many of our students would go without winter clothes if it weren't for this incredibly generous program. We have families who rely on this program and students who would be cold without it.”
“"The Head-To-Toe program has helped a number of our students and their families during an extremely vulnerable times. This program allows our families to allocate their finances to put food on the table. The gratitude expressed by our families is immeasurable."

School Supplies & Dental Kits ($60)

Each year, children are given a list of required supplies for the school year. Low-income families spend approximately $280-$500 per child. For many, school supplies do not rise to the top of survival needs, and children must go without resources they need to learn.

Tooth pain and poor oral hygiene is among the main reasons why a child cannot concentrate
or is absent from school.

Schools are also provided with ‘Moving Mountains’ funds so that they can respond immediately to a child in crisis. Funds are used to purchase hygiene products, gas or groceries, or detergent to launder a child’s bedding.

“This program means having access to dental supplies that they would not have otherwise.”
“Thank you for the great backpack. You are so kind. I had no backpack.”
“I got my first new toothbrush at school from the Stratton Community Foundation.”

A Pair of Spring Sneakers ($40)

One of the most visible signs of poverty is a child’s shoes. No one likes being left out, mocked, or bullied. Our area witnesses up to 90% of children living at or below poverty. Children are wearing shoes that are sizes too big or too small. They are not wearing socks to extend the fit of their shoes with no soles. Shoes that fit allow kids to enjoy their childhood.

“When he received his new sneakers he literally cried and was incredibly happy. He wore his winter boots every single day (inside and out) until he received a new pair of sneakers. “I feel so lucky to have the Stratton Foundation,” he said.
“A student was refusing to go on our week long outdoor classroom trip because he did not have sneakers that fit, felt uncomfortable and ashamed. Luckily the timing was perfect and the Head to Toe sneakers arrived. He was so happy with his new sneakers and enjoyed the trip with his classmates.”

Thank you Donors!

Allison Lynch * Magic Mountain * Katherine Nolan * Party with Purpose * rk MILES * Suzanne Rueck * Vicki & Sandy Smul * Stratton Mountain Golf Course * Stratton Mountain Resort * The Vermont Butcher Shop * Michelle Van Buren * Jerry & Elaine Villano * Von Bargen's *

Thank You Golfers and Everyone Who Bought Raffle Tickets!

Presenting Sponsor: Wylie Construction

James Backman * Patricia Backman * Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Stratton Home * Big Butterfly Promotions * Black Magic Chimney Sweeps * Blanc & Bailey Construction * Bromley Mountain Ski Resort * Brook Valley Appliance * Ian Bruso * Casella Waste Systems * Evergreen Builders & Property Management * Express Copy * Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty - Vermont Sales Group * GNAT TV * John J. Read Construction Corp. * Michael Kelley * Jill Graham & Jon Klein * Luxbrush Painting Company Inc. * John Marriott * Meulemans' Craft Draughts * Mount Snow Golf Club * Pinnacle Roofing Inc. * River Bend Farm Market * Albert & Kathy Scerbo * Stratton Mountain Golf Course * Stratton Mountain Resort * Stratton Mountain School * Stratton Real Estate * Sugarbush Resort Golf Club * The B. Amery Family * The C. Amery Family * The Bieler Family * The Brenner & Roberts Family * The Duffy Family * The Kazel Family * The Kerstein Family * The Lee Family * The Rueck Family * The Simpson Family * UBS Park View Partners * Wohler Realty Group * Woodlawn Creamery * WW Building Supply * Wylie Construction *

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Head-To-Toe

YOU CAN MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON A CHILD’S LIFE FROM HEAD-TO-TOE

YOU CAN MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON A CHILD’S LIFE
FROM HEAD-TO-TOE