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Spots available: 10+
End of Shoe Drive Packing Party (11/9/24)
ORGANIZATION: RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
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Spots available: 10+
We’re gearing up to pack the thousands of collected shoes from our annual shoe drive, and we need your help! The packing event will take place on Saturday, November 9th from 1 PM to 5 PM at 17001 Germantown Rd, Germantown, MD. We’re looking for plenty of volunteers to help make this event a success!
Details:
- Location: The address is the driveway next to the Quince Orchard Substation. (Please note that this is a private residence located next door to the Substation).
- The event is outdoors and you will be handling used shoes.
- Gloves and hand sanitizer will be provided.
- Please dress appropriately for the weather and note that restroom access is limited.
- SSL hours are available-just bring your form to get it signed.
- Feel free to bring shoe donations of any type, size, or condition.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to info@rukundointernational.org.
To learn more about the shoe collection and what happens to the shoes, visit https://rukundointernational. org/shoe-collection/.
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About RUKUNDO INTERNATIONAL INC
Location:
9601 Shadow Oak Drive, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, US
Mission Statement
Rukundo International (RI) empowers Kabale, Uganda's most vulnerable populations with educational and economic opportunities that lead to self-sustaining communities.
Description
Founded in 2014, Rukundo International (RI) is dedicated to the overarching goal to empower women and children in Kabale, Uganda, acting as a partner and advocate, to ensure they have the basic human resources necessary to reach their full potential and to be successful. RI is also dedicated to fostering global awareness between individuals in the US and Uganda, providing opportunities to authentically learn about new cultures and develop meaningful relationships with those outside their community.
Our Impacts
- Close to 3,000 Ugandans with access to safe water through installation of four water sources
- 50 vulnerable boys who are "off the streets" due to our boys soccer program
- 136 students enrolled in the Rukundo Preparatory School
- 1,165 girls graduated from the Girls Empowerment Program
- 57 students participating in the Scholars Program
- 22 women participating in the Women’s Cooperative to gain extra income for their households
- 100+ children engaged in our weekly Community Center programs
RI is currently partnered with Kyanamira - a small, rural community in Southwest Uganda - to create holistic, sustainable programs that provide opportunities for education, nutrition, hygiene, social development, & economic success. Working collaboratively with local government officials, community leaders, and the people, RI helps orphans, financially distressed families, and at-risk youth within the community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17001 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- 4 hours
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 10
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation