How does hand sanitizer help teach about business?
A well-known Elkhart company and two nonprofits have worked out a deal to make that happen.
They’re teaching entrepreneurship while helping others stay safe. It involves Junior Achievement and Startup Moxie in Elkhart County .
Both teach kids about business and are selling hand sanitizer to benefit both programs and those dealing with the coronavirus.
“It was our thought when we first thought to join together that we would like to continue together to support our programs in entrepreneurship, and one way we could do that is selling hand sanitizer as a fundraiser,” said Jessica Hilary.
The money would go back to both non-profits.
It was made possible with help from Kem Krest, a chemical packaging company providing the hand sanitizer.
“We were able to work with Amish Shah and Kem Krest, who in their true entrepreneurial spirt has pivoted one of their business units as well to produce hand sanitizer,” said Lizzie Sheets. “We do need to raise funds and this is a great opportunity.”
The company had initially started producing hand sanitizer back in March as a response to shortages, especially for first responders and organizations on the front lines of the pandemic.
To help out, they increased production.
Both organizations will be selling a box of 12 bottles for $50 for the fundraiser. Now, if you have enough sanitizer, you can buy an extra box and donate it to Elkhart County schools.
“During this challenging time, we do need to raise funds and so this is great opportunity,” said Sheets.
The fundraiser runs through June 17. Starting June 18, orders can be picked up at Jimtown High School.
You can purchase from the Junior Achievement event page here, or from Moxie’s page here.
By Ed Ernstes, WSBT 22 Reporter | Thursday, June 11th 2020
