Steffan Tubbs, a reporter for 850 KOA Denver, received this request from several soldiers while on assignment in Iraq. He forwarded the request to his college friend Trevor Slavick, a pilot for American Airlines, who had a history of giving away balls while on layovers to Central and South America. After comparing stories, the two realized something so simple, a soccer ball, could change a child's life. Little Feet was started in March of 2006 with one Big Goal in mind; send soccer balls to underprivileged children all over the world!A Soccer ball won't stop a war, and it won't fill a belly, but it might help heal a soul, and let children be children-at least for a little while.
Pajama Program (click on the logo for more information)
The Pajama Program provides donated new warm pajamas and comforting books to children who desperately need them. The Program works with various agencies to prove the PJ’s to children in need and children waiting to be placed in permanent homes.The Pajama Program has also extended its aid to needy children in Armenia, Bosnia, Brazil, Columbia, Greece, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, and Ukraine.
“We intend to make a difference - giving back is what it’s all about.” -Genevieve Piturro
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