The Sigma Public Education and Research (SPEAR) Foundation is once again launching our signature community service initiative — the SPEAR International Shoe Drive. This global effort unites Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. chapters, affiliates, and partners around the world to provide support for children and families in need through the simple yet powerful gift of shoes.
The SPEAR Foundation Board invites your participation in this year’s International Shoe Drive Initiative, which will run from February 1, 2026, through March 22, 2026. Together, we will make a tangible impact by helping ensure that children, both domestically and abroad, have access to new shoes as they step into brighter futures.
How to Participate:
• The drive officially launches in February 2026.
• Chapters and affiliates are asked to collect new shoes or gift cards from local or international retailers.
• Gift cards are encouraged as they allow recipients to select shoes that best fit their size and style needs.
• Promote the initiative within your communities through television, radio, print, and social media using hashtags: #InternationalShoeDrive #SPEAR #SPEARFoundation.
• Work with local and global partnering organizations or community-based agencies to distribute donations and celebrate the impact on March 22, 2026.
Reporting & Recognition:
By April 30, 2026, chapters and affiliates are asked to submit their participation data and supporting materials using the SPEAR Data Report Form available at: www.spearfoundation.org.
All donations are tax deductible, and participation in this initiative contributes directly to our mission of promoting social, civic, cultural, economic, and educational progress for vulnerable and at-risk families across the globe.
Your continued partnership is the foundation of our success. Thank you for your dedication, generosity, and service to others. Together, we are stepping up to make a difference — one pair of shoes at a time.