Schoola is a young organization with ambitious plans. Founded just three years ago by Stacey Boyd, parent, former teacher and school principal, this organization is in the business of giving back.
After seeing firsthand how children who struggled in math came alive in music class and witnessing how art, physical education and foreign language classes positively shaped students’ lives, Stacey knew she had to do something to support these underfunded programs. So she created a clothing drive during the last (and busiest) week of school. Parents sent in their gently used clothing and the clothes were listed online at low prices. Schools then received money from every item sold and the proceeds funded programs critical to the success of kids. That initial program happened in the 2012-2013 school year.
Flash forward to today: Schoola is up to 15,000 schools strong and is bringing new paints to art classes, new instruments to the orchestra and new books to the libraries across the country.
Schoola partners with national brands to support the Malala Fund
Schoola has announced that their partners, Gymboree, Tea Collection and Modcloth are launching a campaign to
support the Malala Fund. And there are three ways you can join the campaign.
- Shop Schoola
Gymboree, Modcloth and Tea Collection have made generous donations of thousands of new-with-tags items which are being introduced each week in October. MOMS will be thrilled to know that trendy new-with-tags items are available up to 80% off retail price in this Brands Give Back Flash Sale. This week’s flash sale:Tea Collection.
- Donate Gently Used Clothing
Simply request a free clothing donation bag and #PassTheBag to 3 friends organizations/businesses, or influencers. You can all the details and request a bag at www.schoola.com/malala.
When you fill up a Malala donation bag with women’s, children’s and baby clothes, Schoola can raise an average of $40 per bag. This is a great opportunity to teach your children about giving, and get them involved in a tangible way as you clean out your closets together and make a difference in other children’s lives.
- Flex Your Social Muscles
Join Schoola, Gymboree, Tea Collection, Modcloth and the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team in tweeting and posting with the hashtag #withMalala.
About Malala Fund:
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. Her voice made her a target for the Taliban. In October 2012, she was shot in the head by militants and survived becoming a voice for girls’ education and rights. Inspired and led by Malala’s example, the Malala Fund works to secure girls’ rights to a minimum of 12 years of quality education, particularly in the Global South.
Click here to visit Schoola’s website.
Disclaimer: I have teamed up with Schoola in support of this campaign. We received compensation for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.