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REAL HOPE. REAL-WORLD FUNDRAISING.

HOW IT WORKS

When you collect gently worn, used and new shoes in a creative shoe drive fundraiser with Funds2Orgs, you partner with the nation’s leading social enterprise. We provide everything you need at no cost to your group! It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

Sign up, Meet Your Coaching Team & get a starter kit

Collect gently worn, used and new shoes from your supporters.

Get your shoes picked up and celebrate your check!

SUCCESS STORIES

Find fundraising success just like they did. Whether you’re a nonprofit, school, church, or group, you can raise thousands by getting your supporters to clean out their closet. Ditch the catalogs and raise funds just by collecting shoes!

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LOTS OF FOLKS LOVE US

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Awesome organization to work with. Our coach, Jim, was with us for every step of the way encouraging us and giving helpful ideas/hints. Pick-up was seamless and the driver was even ahead of schedule. I would recommend them to anyone. - Nicole G

Great fundraiser. We were happy to have our kids do a fundraiser that did not require them to ask for money. Our fundraising coach contacted us weekly (or more) as promised and helped us be successful. Great communication. - Leigh P

This organization was very helpful and made our group successful. From the friendly phone calls the the driver who picked up the shoes. All around great organization to work with. - Amy O

Very helpful and organized. Making money without asking people to sell anything, genius. - Carrie R

Can’t say enough about how fantastic Funds2Orgs is! They are professional, encouraging and knowledgeable. From start to end, I was pleased. Thank you! - PR Vicky

Shoes create opportunities

What happens to the shoes?

A shoe drive fundraiser goes beyond raising money for your cause and community. After your shoes are picked up, they’re sent to developing countries to create job opportunities.

It’s estimated 300 million people don’t own shoes. Shoe drive fundraisers help provide inventory to over 4,000 micro-entrepreneurs who sell the shoes to support their families. In turn, they help themselves out of poverty with a hand up, not a handout.

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Collect shoes and raise thousands for your school, nonprofit, or group! A fun, community friendly event that helps people all over the world.

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Home » International Street Festival

The International Street Festival (also known as ISF or Street Fest) was created in 1999 and is an annual event that promotes internationalization and cultural awareness within the Athens community. The Festival is student and family friendly and boasts an attendance of 3,000-5,000 visitors each year. Various UGA student groups and community organizations host exciting cultural displays and performances throughout the Festival, which typically occurs in downtown Athens each spring. For more information, please email us at isl@uga.edu.

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International Street Festival moved from its historical location on College Ave to UGA Campus on April 9, 2022.

International Street Festival is moving from its historical location on College Ave to the UGA Campus!

Join us April, 9, 2022 at the Tate Student Center Promenade, Lawns, and Plaza for the return of Street Fest! Festivities begin at 12 pm and last until 5 pm.

Explore different cultures without passports, planes, or hotels! This free event will have performances, activities, and food from countries all around the world. Bring family and friends to explore different cultures without having to leave town.

We are excited to announce that Kenya Safari Acrobats will be performing at ISF 2022!

Don’t forget to pick up your passport at the International Student Life tent for your chance to pick up ISF Prizes!

How do I get to International Street Festival?

At the heart of campus, International Street Festival is a short commute for those living on campus or coming from downtown! See the map below to find directions to the Tate Student Center.

Free parking is available on campus at the Tate Student Center, Legion Pool, Hull Deck, and N09/N08 parking lots off East Campus Road. Or, take a stroll through the UGA Campus! The Tate Student Center is just a 10 minute walk from the Arch and Downtown.

Become a Sponsor for International Street Festival

Please type “International Street Festival” in special instructions/comments box when completing your donation.

International Street Festival 2021 Archive

The 2021 Street Festival took place virtually. Click the “View'” button to access the videos prepared by our student organizations. The archive includes cooking demonstrations, a recipe box, dance performances, music and instrument introductions, craft tutorials, a kids’ corner, community partners, and more. The photos below highlight some examples for activities and programs to look for in the archive.

International Street Festival 2017

A recap of the 2017 International Street Festival, courtesy of Kyle Rehl and The Red and Black

Vendors for the event are limited to UGA student groups. Please contact isl@uga.edu with questions.

Check out our 2022 gallery below!

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The International Street Festival (also known as ISF or Street Fest) was created in 1999 and is an annual event that promotes internationalization and cultural awareness within the Athens community. The Festival is student and family friendly and boasts an attendance of 3,000 - 5,000 visitors each year.

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 The JCHS International club is an organization designed to build global awareness and to reach out to the campus and into the broader community.  We strive to promote cultural awareness and understanding as well as to increase opportunities for education about the cultures of the U.S. and other countries.

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 The JCHS International club is an organization designed to build global awareness and to reach out to the campus and into the broader community.  We strive to promote cultural awareness and understanding as well as to increase opportunities for education about the cultures of the U.S. and other countries.

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The Pulsera Project employs artists in Central America with well-paying Fair Trade Jobs, providing positive & uplifting work in countries with high unemployment and frequently tough working conditions.

Through pulsera sales in U.S. Schools, The Pulsera Project provides students with a unique cultural education experience, allowing them to bring the beauty of Latin American culture to life in their own classrooms and hallways.

Proceeds from Pulsera sales are invested in Central American communities. We work side-by-side with community leaders to find high-impact investments that empower people with the skills to take control of their lives.

Since 2009, Pulsera Project volunteers have raised more than $5,000,000 through pulsera sales to create jobs, empower Central American communities, and provide engaging educational programs in the U.S. and Central America.

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Our projects bridge cultures, bring people together, and color the world with beauty and awareness. Here are just a few of the many projects supported & funded by U.S. students and Central American artists:

* Fair trade jobs for artisans in Central America

* Housing program for pulsera artists

* Healthcare fund for pulsera artists

* University Scholarships

*Humanitarian & medical aid in moments of crisis

* Support for educational programs for youth in economically poor areas of Central America

*Subsidize legal services for women's and human rights issues

*Funding for Asomujerdi to produce empowering radio programming related to indigenous women's issues.

*Funding to Thriive for low-interest loans to small social enterprises.

* Computers and computer training

* Funding for environmental programs & scholarships.

* Educational Films

* Innovative Spanish language curriculum

Pulsera sales give students a chance to learn about the realities of life in Latin America while opening their hearts and minds to the uplifting, colorful side of Nicaraguan & Guatemalan culture.

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Through our wide range of free Spanish educational materials, we give students a window into the lives of pulsera artists and the people who benefit from funds raised through their pulsera sale.

During pulsera sales we also encourage students to look at service in a new light. In meaningful cultural exchange, we seek to discover the best of our partners, educate ourselves about their lives and values, and hopefully enrich each other's lives with the best of who we are.

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We believe that we have much to learn from those with fewer financial resources than ourselves, especially when it comes to living a simple and fulfilling life where human relationships and respect for the environment take precedent.

In addition to making good wages that support themselves and their families, artists are also able to set their own hours, work from home while spending time with their children, and take pride in sharing their artwork with people thousands of miles away. Artists benefit as well from healthcare, housing programs, scholarships, and more.

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For many pulsera artists, weaving pulseras began as a hobby in their youth. For others, the native art was passed down from previous generations. For all, pulsera weaving remains central to the stories of their lives -stories that they gladly share through Pulsera Project films and writings - stories that enrich our understanding of the world.

Each pulsera takes about an hour to make, comes tagged with the picture and signature of the artist, and is woven with the rich personal history of the person who made it. When you wear a pulsera, you not only share the voice of a Central American artist, but you also raise your own voice, speaking out for opportunity, unity, and a more equal and colorful world.

The Pulsera Project is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated!

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The Pulsera Project is a non-profit organization that educates, empowers and connects Central American artists with students in more than 1,600 U.S. schools.