Don't Waist Your Belt is an organization started by Olivia Keith to collect new and used belts for underprivileged students at Indianapolis Public Schools.
Because a belt is part of the Indianapolis Public School uniform, students will receive a violation of caught not wearing one. Too many violations can cause a suspension. Some students may not be able to afford one, lose theirs, only have one, etc., Olivia Keith is collecting new and used belts to distribute them to Indianapolis Public Schools.
11/14/2020
So blessed to be able to give 65 collected belts to IPS students during such a tough time!
Some of the donated belts in this selection have been previously owned by Grammy winning artist Gloria Gaynor!
02/06/2020
A big thanks to Sylinda Wright Fallis, James Fallis, and the attorneys at Skiles DeTrude in downtown Indianapolis for collecting and donating a bag of old, used belts for Olivia’s Don’t Waist Your Belt organization! These belts will help with the great news that IPS students have in completing their school uniforms. All belts are accepted, as students come in all shapes and sizes. Will you help Olivia’s organization by having a collection, too? We have resources to help. TIA!
01/26/2020
Olivia’s Don’t Waist Your Belt organization collected and donated another 39 belts to the Indianapolis Public Schools to give to underprivileged students who need one to complete their school uniform. Parent Involvement Educator at Tech High School Connie Chew gladly accepted the belts and told us that many IPS schools have called this school year, requesting belts, as the need is great. If you or an organization would like to collect belts, we have the resources to help, and Olivia would be glad to come and pick them up.
02/09/2019
Before softball practice this morning, my Don’t Waist Your Belt organization donated two bags of old, used belts to Indianapolis Public Schools. IPS then gives the belts to underprivileged students who need them to complete their required school uniform. If you have any old, used belts that you don’t want or if your organization would like to collect, please let me know. I am still collecting these and have donated over 3,700 to date.
03/29/2018
HSE Schools on Twitter “Congratulations to of Community Awards recipients. Olivia Keith & Rahil Thanswala were given bronze medals for their volunteer service. Vani Sharma is a silver medalist and one of 10 national finalists. ”
07/25/2017
Recently, Olivia's Don't Waist Your Belt organization donated 160 used belts to Indianapolis Public Schools from collections received over the summer. Arsenal Tech Parent Involvement Educator, Connie Chew, gladly accepted them in behalf of IPS.
05/10/2016
Thank you, Sand Creek Intermediate students, for hosting a belt drive recently and collecting 200 used belts for my Don't Waist Your Belt organization!
03/04/2016
Thank you, Lincoln Square Pancake House, for collecting another big bag of belts for Don't Waist Your Belt! Stop by and visit the location at 2330 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis for some great food and drop off a used belt you are no longer wearing. :)
12/15/2015
Thank you, RTV6, for the amazing interview and for honoring Olivia with the prestigious Jefferson Award! For those who asked for me to post the replay, here it is.
Fishers 12-year-old runs two non-profits At 12 years old, Olivia Keith is wise beyond her years – and doing things most adults will never attempt.
10/24/2015
We delivered 656 belts today at IPS #105 for Make a Difference Day! These belts are to be given out to underprivileged kids at 22 IPS schools so they will have a belt to complete their school uniform. There were several students who came today (Saturday) to get a free belt, who may not have be able to afford one. Thank you so much to all organizations, business, and groups of people who donated and collected belts!
10/19/2015
WOW!! Special thanks to Grammy Winning Artist and Legendary Performer Gloria Gaynor (famous for disco hit "I Will Survive"), who heard about Olivia's Don't Waist Your Belt organization and graciously sent 15 of her old belts to Olivia for USA TODAY's Make A Difference Day next Saturday! Olivia was so excited and honored to get these in the mail, and the belts will definitely make a difference in the lives of some underprivileged IPS students who need one to complete their school uniform. Gloria has been and continues to be an inspiration to many! Check her out at her website: www.gloriagaynor.com. Thank you, Gloria, for your thoughtful, generous donation!
10/16/2015
Invited by the Fishers Rotary Club, Olivia visited their meeting this morning before school this morning and talked about her Don't Waist Your Belt organization and mission. They gave her a big box and a bag full of belts for Make A Difference Day on October 24th. Thank you, Fishers Rotary for your generosity! These will Make A Difference in the lives of many IPS students!