LEONARDTOWN, Md. – TheBayNet received the following Letter to the Editor from Mr. Jeff DiRenzo, Director of Student Services for St. Mary’s County Public Schools, regarding the ongoing need and impact of the SMCPS Shoe Fund:
The St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) Shoe Fund provides shoes to school-age
children in public schools who are in need of shoes and have limited financial resources.
Requests for shoes are highest at the beginning of the school year but continue to be requested and provided throughout the remainder of the school year. The Shoe Fund is completely supported by generous donations from the community. Contributions to the Shoe Fund are accepted from business organizations, community clubs, groups, and individuals.
The Shoe Fund is a longstanding program that exemplifies the partnerships between St.
Mary’s County Public Schools, parents, and the community. Pupil Personnel Workers in the
Department of Student Services facilitate the referral process, recordkeeping, purchasing, and delivery of the shoes to families. The Shoe Fund is audited by St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Department of Fiscal Services. One hundred percent of the contributions received for this fund are used to purchase shoes for students.
If you are interested in more information about the Shoe Fund or you would like to
contribute to this fund, please contact the Department of Student Services of St. Mary’s County Public Schools at 301-475-5511, extension 32150, or visit the SMCPS website at
www.smcps.org. Contributions can be mailed to St. Mary’s County Public Schools Shoe Fund, 23160 Moakley Street, Suite 104, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650. Checks should be made payable to St. Mary’s County Public Schools Shoe Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jeff DiRenzo
Director of Student Services