An eighth-grader at West Hartford’s Renbrook School is holding a jersey drive to benefit children in developing countries and  also to help keep textiles out of landfills.

By Ronni Newton

Renbrook School eighth-grader Savanna Singh loves soccer and cares about the environment – and has launched an event that combines both of her passions.

“I have been playing for the West Hartford Girls Soccer League since I was 7 years old and since then have accumulated a nice collection of soccer jerseys,” Savanna said. “So when a school project got me thinking about community service and how I can help my community, I thought of my soccer community and all the jerseys that I could help recycle. Did you know that 85% of all discarded textiles end up in landfills?”

Savanna is hoping the community will participate in her jersey drive. “We will give them a second life to help our environment and to help kids in developing countries who need these jerseys more than your storage closet. I will update you on the effect your donations have! Are you in?”

Below is all it takes for the community to participate:

Step 1.  Go find your child’s old soccer and/or basketball jerseys!

Step 2.  Put the jerseys in your car so you have them with you when you’re out and about.

Step 3.  Drop off your donation to one of the four locations most convenient for you. Toss it in the bin (no bags needed)

Step 4.  Feel good. You are helping the planet and helping others and decluttering!

Savanna said donation bins can be found at the following convenient locations: Music & Arts (989 Farminton Ave.), The Next Chapter (13 South Main St.), West Hartford Town Hall (50 South Main St.), and Starbucks in Bishop’s Corner (2475 Albany Ave.)

“Thanks in advance to everyone who donates,” she said. “A special thanks to the WHGSL and WHGBL Board member Dr. Rick Araya, for all his help and support.”

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