June 11: $5K FOR PS 20!

Dear PS20 Families, 

The PTA is hosting our 1st annual $5K for PS 20 social justice benefit run at Fort Greene Park on June 11, 2021. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for the PTA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund. This marathon-style fundraiser will be led by the Founder of Define New York Run Club and Co-Founder of Running to Protest, activist and runner, and PS 20 parent of three, Coffey. Students will participate by raising money and awareness for causes focused on racial equality, gender equality, inclusivity. All proceeds from the race will benefit the PTA supported Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund.

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the PS 20 PTA renewed its commitment to addressing the social injustice by creating a fund within the PTA budget dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion work. These funds are a valuable resource that allows the PTA to do everything from conducting workshops to covering field trips for families that may be experiencing economic challenges. This work is particularly timely given that PS 20 was recently designated as a Diversity In Admissions Initiative school.

Please see Konstella for scheduling and other details.

STUDENTS WILL RUN IN SUPPORT OF MARGINALIZED GROUPS FOR CAUSES SUCH AS:

Anti-Racism - Police Brutality - Food Insecurities - Body Shaming - Women's Rights - LGBTQ Rights - Mental Health - Affordable Housing/Homelessness - Healthcare Inequality - Educational Equity & Equality -  Inclusion of People with Disabilities

Contact: PTA Co-President Lawrence Watford copres2@ps20.org