YANKEE TRAILERS - GROUP DONATION of CHOICE

WHAT? Movement Education Outdoors for youth of color or limited means

HOW?

GROUP DONATION will be sent

DONATE DIRECTLY to Movement Education Outdoors at: https://meoutdoorsri.com/

DONATE ITEMS: New or used camping and outdoor gear in GOOD SHAPE ONLY.

WHEN? Individual donations to website by July 10

DROP OFF ITEMS to Barbara Watts either Sat. July 10 from 12-2PM time at REI Cranston parking lot, or at Barbara's house 2 Locust Drive Kingston, RI 02881 - use box on front porch.

WHY? Support the next generation of hikers!

Yankee Trailers supports Movement Education Outdoors for youth of color and limited means. Let’s encourage the next generation of hikers!

https://meoutdoorsri.com/ 

 Movement Education Outdoors (MEO) works with local youth of color and limited economic resources from Providence, greater Rhode Island and neighboring states providing opportunities for outdoor activities include walking, hiking, and camping.  The program encourages youth to

  • become stewards of the land and youth leaders

  • live healthier lives through movement and nutrition by knowing how to cook fresh food offered by the land

  • learn who are the Native nations and tribes of the land we move on

 If you would like to add an additional contribution to the group donation you can make a direct contribution  to Movement Education Outdoors at: https://meoutdoorsri.com/ by July 31. 

AND / OR

Bring new or gently used hiking gear to Barbara Watts, 2 Locust Drive, Kingston, RI 02881 between July 1-July 10 or to the REI Cranston parking lot Sat. July 10 from 12 noon - 2 pm

e-mail Barbara to let her know your drop off plan bsullivanwatts@gmail.com.

Especially needed items are new wide mouth water bottles, new hiking socks,  head lamps, daypacks, ponchos, fleece layers etc.