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!
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!
Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation * Yesenia Aguilar * Brian & Cynthia Baranaskas * Susan Brady *
Marsha Caldwell * Donald & Barbara Casler * Doug & Leslie Cenci * Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Stratton Mountain Resort *
Irene Cole * George Economos * Equipe Sport * Family Footwear Center * Family Kitchen & Pizzeria * Michael Farley * Margaret Flynn * Brendan & Margo Freedberg * Maureen Goddard * Chris & Colleen Grazioso * Andrew & Abbe Haber *
Kris Hall * Barbara Hodas * Ronald & Kathi Holbert * Steven Holman * Robert & Viviana Holzer * John & Sharon Joyce *
Joel & Andrea Kahan * Steve & Diane Kerstein * Nancy Kimball * Victoria Kniewel * La Peche * Greg & Stephanie Ladner * Chris & DiDi Lawson * Rebecca Lee * Edward & Janet Lee * Lincoln Maples Hardware * Allison Lynch * Margaret Matays * Anthony & Alexis Matrone * Doug McDonald * David Flagg & Jennifer Mebes * Morton Junior Family Foundation *
Mother Myrick's Confectionery * Northshire Bookstore * Carol O'Connor * Orvis * Panwy Foundation Inc. * Rawsonville Marketplace * rk MILES * David Roberson * Albert & Kathy Scerbo * Hubert & Wendy Schriebl * Andrea Shenocca *
Vicki & Sandy Smul * Elizabeth Steisel * Stratton Mountain Resort * Mary Sullivan * The Equinox * The New American Grill * The Vermont Butcher Shop * The Wheeler Family * Jamie & Kim Van Buren * Von Bargen's * Weston Theater Company *
Brian & Diane Whately * Richard Wheeler * Joel Whidden * Stanley & Domenica Zakrocki *
Thank You Golfers and Everyone Who Bought Raffle Tickets!
Presenting Sponsor: Wylie Construction
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Stratton Home * Big Butterfly Promotions * Black Magic Chimney * Blanc & Bailey * Hans Bosch * Calvary Custom Builders * Casella Waste Management * Champlain Valley Equipment * Chaves Excavating Inc. * Coleman's Auto Repair * DLA Piper * Evergreen Builders * Express Copy * Farrell Distributing/Michelob Ultra/Josh Wines * Four Season’s Sotheby * GNAT * Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital * Home Maintenance Associates *
John J. Read Construction * Marianne Kay * Luxbrush * Manchester Footwear * Meulemans' Craft Draughts * Nicholas Parks * Pinnacle Roofing * River Bend Farm Market * Stratton Luxury Rentals * Stratton Mountain School * Stratton Real Estate * Stratton Resort * The B. Amery Family * The C. Amery Family * The Duffy Family Foundation * The Kazel Family *
The Kerstein Family * The Klestadt Family * The Patti Family * The Simpson Family * The Taylor Mades * Wohler Realty *
UBS Park View Partners * WW Building Supply *
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