GotSneakers - Sustainable Living & Fundraising Blog

Get Your Coworkers Excited for a Cause with These Fundraising Ideas

It’s fundraising time again, and your kids are doing all they can to get as many donations as possible from friends and family. Here’s how you can help spread the word to an untapped network of potential donors: your coworkers....

Make Your Sneakers Last Longer with These Care Tips

A good pair of athletic shoes can be quite an investment, so you want them to last. Keep your favorite pairs in top shape with these care tips. Protect Them Right Out of the Box Invest in a good repellent...

Is it Time to Retire Your Athletic Shoes?

The intensity of your preferred workout or sport affects how long your athletic shoes last. How can you tell if it’s time for a new pair? It Hurts to Work Out Being sore after a hardcore workout is normal, but...

How to Recycle Old Tennis Shoes to Help Transform Lives

Those tennis shoes you’re thinking about tossing can join the 300+ million pairs of athletic shoes Americans send to landfills every year, or you can recycle them with GotSneakers where they can take on a new life with someone in...

Eco-Friendly Sneaker Tips for Runners

Even the best running shoes don’t last forever, and if you’re truly dedicated to running, you may go through several pairs every year. Staying fit is great for you but not so great for the environment. Most athletic shoes end...

Need a Kid-Friendly Fundraiser for 2019? Try These Fun (and Effective) Ideas

Kids thrive when hosting fundraisers in which they can be active participants to raise money for their school, club or something else they are personally involved in. Give these kid-friendly fundraisers to try this year: Community Cook Off Is your...

5 Unique Ideas to Promote Your Holiday Athletic Shoe Drive

A GotSneakers shoe drive is the perfect way to raise money around the holidays. People strapped for cash from buying presents and giving monetary donations to other causes probably still have a pair of athletic shoes they can share. How...

Insider Tips on How to Host an Amazing Athletic Shoe Drive

Are you ready to make a big impact with your next athletic shoe drive? Try these insider tips to reach as many people as possible through your efforts. Connect with the Managers at Athletic Shoe Stores Many people simply throw...

Meet Your Fall Fundraising Goals with These Creative Ideas

Is your organization or non-profit planning a fall fundraiser? This time of year offers great opportunities to get creative with campaigns. Try one of these fall fundraising ideas to engage your community and have fun while raising the money you...

Hosting a Shoe Drive? Here’s How to Make it a Success!

An athletic shoe drive is a great way to raise money for your group or organization and to help others at the same time. Here’s how you can maximize the success of your next sneaker drive fundraiser. Have a Collection...