It’s Never Easy To Say Goodbye

 Choose To Care (CTC) was started in 2007. It has been 19 years since its inception and we have worked relentlessly to bring goodwill to children and young adults in need of shoes.

Our mission intentionally wanted to deliver a brand new pair of shoes and we did. These children oftentimes were wearing hand me downs, wore shoes that were too big or too small and many times with holes and worn out soles.We at CTC wanted to make a difference in their lives and we did.

This journey has brought us so much joy. The smile on the faces of the children said it all; mission accomplished.However, this was more than about a brand new pair of shoes. This small gesture was meant to build confidence, to let the children know that there  are people who cared about their well-being and their future. We wanted them to hold on to hope. The brand new pair of shoes symbolized their new beginning, the possibilities that exist on their journey to a brighter future.

I will continue to give support where I can but the dissolution of CTC has began and we will not be able to sponsor any projects during this process.It has become difficult to raise sufficient funds to carry on our mission.

We are thankful for all our supporters. CTC could not have existed for these many years without our supporters in our corner. Our hearts are saddened but we are filled with gratitude and great appreciation. We will forever be advocates for those in need.

Peace and Love.

The CTC team 

LET's STOMP AND SHAKE

"I alone cannot change the world, but i can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples"Mother Teresa.

Ms. Holliday, the Grades 6-8 teacher at Yellowstone College Preparatory Charter School, in Houston, Texas, made a pitch for high top sneakers for the cheerleading squad. She stated that these shoes are specifically designed for performance, safety and comfort during practices and will allow the athletes to jump, tumble and dance with confidence, while protecting their feet and ankles, She desperately needs the shoes for the cheerleaders who are wearing worn out, mismatched and ill-fitted shoes.

Donors Choose(donors choose.org)is a trusted classroom funding site for teachers, that makes it for the public to sponsor a public school classroom nationwide and provide much needed resources.

Choose To Care(choosetocaresite.org) is our nonprofit that provides a brand new pair of shoes for children in need. We are eager and excited to help this caring teacher and her deserving students. We certainly promote safety and try to build confidence among students and hopefully bring joy and pride to the entire school community as they stomp and shake.

Our deepest gratitude to our supporters who have always recognized the importance of giving a chance to every student in every community, so that they can obtain the tools to set them up for success.

Wishing everyone a holiday season filled with joy, peace and love.

A FRESH START

 "If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is given"Publilius Synis Maxims

It's September already and a new school year has started, with great anticipation from students, parents and teachers alike. We at Choose To Care(CTC),(choosetocaresite.org) are eager to give a helping hand, as we do every month. Donors Choose(donorschoose.org), a trusted organization allows public school teachers to create a classroom project for their students in need and submit their requests for resources. Anyone can help by giving any amount they wish to donate.

We are on our way to North Clayton Middle School, in College Park,Georgia. The very compassionate Coach Hills is awaiting a delivery for his grades 6-8 students. He described his scholars as eager to participate in their various extracurricular activities but lack the necessary athletic shoes. He said that they deserved to participate in these valuable experiences the promote teamwork, discipline and personal growth, wearing proper footwear.

We agree wholeheartedly and are glad to give them the chance to be decked out in their new shoes.

The environment is also on the minds of the Choose To Care team. We really want to keep this earth as intact as possible and thriving for everyone to enjoy.

Thanks to our supporters who believe in our efforts.

Much Love.

ENERGIZED AND PERSISTENT

"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" J.R.R Tolkien

It is August and the sun has been harsh, in my part of the world. This has not stopped CHOOSE TO CARE(CTC)from getting on the road to fulfill their mission of providing a brand new pair of shoes for the children in need.

We heard the call from the very sincere teacher, Ms. LeDoux, who wanted her Grades 9-12 students at Burkeville Junior Senior High School, Burkeville, Texas, to participate in cheerleading without the heavy burden of the cost of this activity. She requested shoes because she thinks they deserve a new pair. This loving and committed teacher did her research and found an affordable pair on Amazon, she said.

Through Donors Choose(donorschoose.org), which is a classroom funding site for teachers, she was able to make this request for her students. We applaud Ms. LeDoux for investing in the lives of these precious children.

CTC strives to end poverty, one pair of shoes at a time and make every attempt to create lasting change in the children's lives. Thank you donors for contributing to our mission. You have truly helped us to give care, love and hope to these students.

CTC also uses its platform to advocate for Mother Earth. Each of us is responsible to keep this place we call home in good shape and give a helping hand in its preservation, no matter how small.

You Have Been A Blessing!

WE ARE ON OUR WAY

Choose To Care(CTC) loves to put a brand new pair of shoes on the feet of children and young adults in need, satisfying the organization's mission. For years CTC has answered the call of public school teachers, through Donors Choose organization(donors choose.org). Donors Choose is a very trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The organization allows public school teachers to request resources for the students in their classrooms. This month we traveled to Appleton, WI. We visited the Kaledscope Academy, where we met Mr. Gibson. This teacher teaches Grades 6-8 described the situation many of the students are facing. He stated that some of the students show up to class with holes in their shoes and wearing slides during the winter months, which they also use of physical education because they cannot afford anything else. This kind teacher wants his students participation a safe way, with safe shoes. He also wants to erase the embarrassment these students experience.

We at CTC are very happy to fulfill Mr. Gibson's request and we are sure we have put a smile on their faces. This pair of shoes we hope will develop their confidence and have them arriving at school with their heads held high and ready to learn. This pair of shoes is designed to take them on a journey to find and embrace opportunities.

CTC also uses its platform to bring attention to the importance of caring for Mother Earth. It is our responsibility to do our part, no matter how small, to protect the planet we call home.

Thanks to all our supporters for believing in our mission.

Peace And Love

TAP AWAY AT LIFE'S JOYFUL MOMENTS

"Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it" Rene Descartes

It's not that I didn't know it was coming but May seems to just creep up on me. Choose To Care(CTC), the nonprofit, that provides a brand new pair of shoes for children in need, was almost caught off guard. Each month the organization travels to a different State to deliver much needed supplies to a public school of choice.

Through Donors Choose(donors choose.org), a trusted classroom funding site, teachers are given the opportunity to submit projects, requesting basic supplies, nationwide, for their students. Anyone has a chance to support a classroom of their choice also. We are heading to Los Angeles, California, to the Loyola Village Elementary School, where the Grades 3-5 teacher, Mrs O'Quinn, teaches.

She has dubbed her project:The Love Tap Club. She stated that she would like to create a lunch time tap club but only one student has her own tap shoes. This passionate teacher is pleading for proper shoes because the students are now practicing in tennis shoes.

CTC will happily fill that gap and assist these talented and eager to learn children, as their very supportive teacher described them.

As usual CTC is making a plea to all our supporters to keep Mother Earth green, Go discover for yourself what moves you and let's  do our part, no matter how small, to keep the environment as healthy as possible.

With deep Gratitude

GOING THE DISTANCE

 "My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky" William Wordsworth

Choose To Care(CTC), the nonprofit was founded in 2008 with the mission to provide a brand new pair of shoes for the child in need.

Donors Choose(donors choose.org) is the organization that allows public teachers nationwide to apply for resources for their classroom. Anyone can contribute to this worthy cause.

The month of April found us heading to Oklahoma City. We responded to the PreK-2 teacher, Ms. Torres, from the Mark Twain Elementary School, who requested tennis shoes for her students. She described them as economically disadvantaged and are dependent on the community to provide them with essentials such as clothes and shoes during the school year.

CTC did not hesitate to answer the very kind and caring teacher. We know that this delivery would put a smile on their faces. We also believe that each child should have the resources they need to further their education. A good fitting pair of shoes can build confidence, while protecting the feet of the young children. Shoes that are worn out or do not fit correctly, could put them at risk for injuries, such as, blisters, calluses, and increased strain on their feet.

Of course, you the supporters have helped us to achieve our goals and we are filled with gratitude.

We also lean on you, to help us keep Mother Earth healthy. CTC uses its platform to promote the well-being of our environment and each of us is responsible to do our part, no matter how small, to save this planet.

Peace And Love