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In Your Shoes a giving circle
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      • Contact Us
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      • Scholarships
    • The Little Free Pantry
      • LITTLE FREE PANTRY
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      • LFP VOLUNTEER RESOURCE
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      • LFP STEWARD
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  • ABOUT
    • Contact Us
    • Mission & Goal
    • Guiding Circle Members
    • Our History
    • By Laws
    • Photo Gallery
  • What We Do
    • Events
    • Grants
    • Scholarships
  • The Little Free Pantry
    • LITTLE FREE PANTRY
    • LFP VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
    • LFP VOLUNTEER RESOURCE
    • LFP AMAZON WISH LIST
    • LFP STEWARD
    • LFP RESOURCE LIST
  • Membership
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FAQ

 

Q: What if I can't make the Wednesday night meetings?

A: That is fine. Meeting minutes will be posted online, so you can stay in the loop. Also, IYS conducts some of its voting online to ensure everyone has a chance to be heard. 


Q: I don't have a lot of money to contribute. Can I still help?

 A: Yes! In Your Shoes is always looking for new ideas and new ways we can help Westborough residents. Also, you can help serve meals or bake for events. 


Q: Why does it cost $50 to be a Voting Member?

 A: When In Your Shoes was founded they started with zero funds. The founders decided to ask for a $100 contribution to ensure there would be some funding available -- to get the organization off the ground, if you will. After the organization raised sizable funding from the annual Polar Plunge, the organization voted to reduce the Voting Member contribution to $50. This amount ensures IYS of a small stream of income should a major fundraiser not occur in any given year. 


Q: How did the Polar Plunge start? What is it?

 One of our voting members suggested the Polar Plunge as a fundraiser. IYS tried it and it was a great success, raising over $10,000 each year. IYS has divided the profits each year 50/50 with several other service-oriented town organizations. Please refer to our Polar Plunge FAQ document for in-depth information on this fundraiser. 


Q: What is the Guiding Circle?

 A: The In Your Shoes Guiding Circle is the IYS governing board, which consists of a president, a vice president, a secretary and a treasurer. 


Q: When is your fiscal year?

 A: The In Your Shoes fiscal year is September 1 through August 31. 


Q: Is In Your Shoes a nonprofit organization?

A: Yes. In Your Shoes is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501© (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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