EDGE Goes to Humacao, Puerto Rico on Humanitarian Mission

Each child will receive a gift card from Payless ShoeSource totaling a gift of $10,500 through a grant awarded to The EDGE Charitable Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida, for a third consecutive year. Children were selected through EDGE Children for Children Member School: Proyecto Head Start Municipio Autonomo de Humacao, de Puerto Rico based on their economic standing and who had the greatest need. Approximately 1,157 children attend Proyecto Head Start Municipio Autonomo de Humacao, de Puerto Rico.

Footwear is a basic need that many of us take for granted, and yet a significant number of children need shoes. With rising unemployment and food costs it is difficult for parents to cover basic needs, thus making the holidays an even more stressful time for struggling families. Studies show that properly fitted shoes can enhance self confidence in children and aid in their proper development and growth.

In addition to this amazing endeavor sponsored by Payless ShoeSource, Caribe Hilton Hotel in Puerto Rico will sponsor the stay of the EDGE Founders Mercy Hernandez, Irma Gomez, Priya Nembhard, Maria Paez-Garcia and long time volunteer Raquel Hernandez, for the entire trip.

“We are humbled and grateful for the gift Payless ShoeSource has given our children this year. It means so much to the families and the community of Humacao, Puerto Rico to be able to provide basic needs to their children. Our EDGE Children for Children Member School has done so much to educate their children about the needs of our planet and the importance of giving back through The EDGE mission,” says Priya Nembhard.

WHERE:

Cancha Bajo Techo

Emilio Eheihuyke

Avenida Tejas al lado del parque Nestor Morales

787-852-3325

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

One of the most important programs of the EDGE Charitable Foundation is “EDGE Children for Children.” EDGE Children for Children provides thousands of children in need the opportunity to receive: environmental education resources, shoes, clothing, and school supplies. With the support of sponsors, like Payless ShoeSource, Caribe Hilton Hotel and other collaborative projects that The EDGE organizes annually, the humanitarian mission of The EDGE is to make a difference in a child’s life, impact the global community and bring us together in a celebration of giving.