Got Sneaker Summer 2023 Sneaker Collection

S.M.B.S. Inc. would like to remind everyone to clean out their closets and donate their used (or new) unwanted sneakers by the end of this week, August 31st, to wrap up this summer's 2023 fundraiser.

Sporadically throughout the year, S.M.B.S. Inc. has collaborated 

with Got Sneakers with close to a hundred donated

sneakers up to date. This fundraiser is something that will give 

great use to your old sneakers that no longer have a

use for you. Got Sneakers reuses or recycles these sneakers saving our planet from dumping them into landfills. In return, Got Sneakers gives S.M.B.S. Inc. money for them to give to their scholars.

If you wondering how you can be part of this environmentally conscious fundraiser, arrangements can be made for free pick up or drop off with Diana.

Make sure you tell ALL your friends and family about this great fundraiser to help S.M.B.S. Inc. and save our planet by taking sneakers that are no longer used and keeping them from being thrown out as waste. Remember EVERY sneaker counts!

Article by: Dylan Rico, Youth Volunteer

You can also donate anytime directly to the organization by mailing a check or money order to:

The Stephanie Marie Scholarship, Inc.

P.O. Box 370153

Brooklyn, New York 11237

Welcoming Our 2023 Scholar

On Wednesday, August 16th, S.M.B.S. Inc. finally met with their 2023 scholarship recipient, Juan “Steven” Bello Ovando and his mother, Ms. Ovando, at El Cafe Colonial in the Bronx, New York. After an intimate dinner, Steven was presented with a certificate and scholarship by Diana Diaz Torres, Executive Director and Fanny J. Mera, Board Member. Ms. Mera introduced herself as Steven's new mentor for the next four years. Part of the scholarship program is to monitor and support the scholars throughout their four years in college. The scholarship committee was glad to have this dinner in Steven's honor as presenting him with the award at his high school was not possible.

Once again, the program would like to congratulate Steven on being the organization's 2023 scholarship recipient. S.M.B.S. Inc. wishes Steven the best in his first year of college at S.U.N.Y. New Paltz.

Article by: Dylan Rico, Youth Volunteer