Fast Approaching Scholarship Deadline - Friday, April 29, 2022

The beginning of 2020 was the start of difficult journey for our organization.   Aside from being unable to conduct any of our usual fundraising activities, we couldn't select our 2020 scholarship recipient due to pandemic not allowing the access to the student population we needed to make the selection.   Our applications went out right before the physical closures of the schools due to the state of our country and more specifically, our city who was hit very hard.

We vowed to make 2021 selection happen and we did it!   Changes in the distribution, via electronically, we were happily able to overcome the obstacles the pandemic posed.   Even though our pool of applications was not as large as in the past we pushed through.  

Now, we are here in 2022.  Things have not completely resumed to "normal" but our hopes remain high.  Instead of sending physical applications, we sent pamphlets with information on the organization and how to obtain an application via email.   This cut costs of printing and distribution. 

Please help us make this 2022 selection happen this year! If you know someone who is thinking of applying, encourage them to please send completed package to our mailing address below by Friday, April 29th.   This year, we will be accepting complete packages via email as well. 

Thank you and best of luck to all! 

The Stephanie Marie Burgos Scholarship Inc

P.O. Box 370153

Brooklyn, New York 11237

Email: SMBS2010@aol.com

Tax deductible donations are always accepted via check or money order made out to the organization. 

Victory ALL around - NYCFC Home Opener March 12, 2022

Going from two years of no physical fundraisers for our organization due to the pandemic to celebrating our favorite team's 2021 MLS Championship and first 2022 home win!!!  The icing on the cake was we raised a little bit of money for our organization.  It was not an extraordinary amount but it was a true overall WIN for all of us.   We literally braved the storm!!!

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!! Now, Recycle your unwanted old, used or new sneakers!

We are proud to announce our partnership with Got Sneakers, a sneaker recycling organization.  Our organization will be holding a series of events so we can collect your unwanted sneakers.   Once we send Got Sneakers your sneakers our organization receives a donation for every pair submitted.  Yes USED will be recycled making our carbon imprint less and our organization receives a donation.

Here are some words from Got Sneakers:

Today, we're sharing a few ways that you can help get your community involved with giving back to the planet.

While there is an increased focus on sustainable practices during this day, there are many ways you can make a difference all year long: 
 
• Take part in the Great Global Cleanup: Its mission is to remove billions of trash from neighborhoods, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails, and parks - reducing waste and plastic pollution, improving habits and preventing harm to wildlife and humans.  Check to see if there are any registered cleanups in your area (or feel free to start one on your own)!

• Create a suitable space for all members of the environment:  Projects such as building birdhouses through the National Audobon Society, not only promote unity and teamwork in the community but also help causes that protect our ecosystem such as bird endangerment.

• Invest and promote the use of sustainable fashion: A huge part of the sustainability  movement involves cutting down on synthetic fabrics and materials that are used in the production process. Research brands such as Allbirds, Adidas, Stella McCartney, Nike, and Reebok, that not only utilize fair trade practices but also involve themselves in the community through green initiatives.

• Start a sneaker recycling program: Most people throw away their used sneakers ever 125-200 days without ever thinking about recycling. Since most sneakers are not biodegradable they end up spreading  toxic chemicals into the air and soil when they are sent to a landfill and burned. Recycling them prevents this from happening, but you can't put them out in your regular recycling bin!

By partnering with GotSneakers, you will be able to easily initiate a sneaker recycling project in your community.  Since our launch, GotSneakers has stopped over 75 million pounds of CO2 from entering the air, while also recycling and reusing over 2 million pairs of pre-loved sneakers!

Thank you and HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!  Let us all do our part in SAVING our planet!