Tremont Elementary Raises Funds For Jeans For Troops

MEDFORD, NY - From Patchogue-Medford School District: Tremont Elementary School faculty raised money for troops through the Jeans for Troops initiative, a program part of the Gi Go Fund.

This project was led by Elise Hobbes, fourth grade teacher, at the school.

“Our faculty and staff are exceptional models for our students showing their care and concern for others,” said Lori Koerner, Principal of Tremont.

Each faculty member donated $5 and wore jeans on a specific day of school in November. They raised $200.

“We have many teacher leaders at Tremont, all with ideas of how to help others, and empower our students,” added Koerner.

The GI Go Fund is a nonprofit charitable organization that provides assistance to all military veterans, with a focus on veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, by helping them find employment, access housing, and secure their educational and health benefits.

Why wear jeans? According to Gi Go, thanks to the millions of supporters of the cause throughout the United States, they have been able to provide tens of thousands of dollars in financial assistance to veteran families in need. They have helped veterans find employment, go back to school and have improved the lives of military members and their loved ones all across America, and it all starts with wearing Jeans.

Photo courtesy of Patchogue-Medford School District