Junk.com backs Foothills Elementary Fun Run for projector fundraiser
Junk.com sponsored Foothills Elementary School’s annual Fun Run in Colorado Springs on Sept. 25 as the PTA pushed toward a $20,000 fundraising goal to replace faulty classroom projectors. Donations remain open through Oct. 4, with the campaign now close to the finish line.
Why it matters: - Foothills Elementary PTA is trying to raise at least $20,000 to replace faulty ceiling projectors in 20 classrooms. - The fundraiser is close to its target, with online donations still open through Sunday, Oct. 4. - Community and business support helps the school finish a capital need that affects classroom learning across multiple grades.
What happened: - Junk.com sponsored Foothills Elementary School’s annual Fun Run on Friday, Sept. 25, in Colorado Springs. - Students from every grade level took part in the event. - The school grounds also hosted tug of war and capture the flag. - By the time the event began, the PTA had collected about 80% of its goal.
The details: - Junk.com provided support, supplies and additional help to collect donations for the new projectors. - Foothills Elementary PTA is seeking to replace projectors in 20 classrooms. - The PTA said the school community has been supported by local businesses like Junk.com. - Online donors receive an immediate tax receipt. - Community members can donate through the Foothills Elementary Fun Run donation page through Sunday, Oct. 4. - Additional details are available in the Junk.com blog post on the Foothills Elementary Fun Run.
Between the lines: - The sponsorship fits Junk.com’s local marketing and community-giving strategy in Colorado Springs. - The fundraiser shows how elementary schools are leaning on businesses and families to cover equipment costs that are outside normal classroom budgets. - The event also gave Junk.com a visible role at a neighborhood gathering with parents, students and staff.
What's next: - The PTA will keep fundraising online until Sunday, Oct. 4. - If donations close the remaining gap, the school can move forward with replacing the projectors. - Junk.com said it will continue looking for ways to give back in the communities where it does business.
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