(KMOV) -- Soles4Souls and Gene's Shoes joined forces to bring shoes to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Gene's Shoes supported Soles4Souls’ commitment to donate more than 1 million pairs of shoes to earthquake affected areas by hosting a shoe drive January 30th through February 13th. During that two week period over 1400 pairs of shoes were collected. They were sent to Soles4Souls where they will be shipped to Haiti and distributed to those in need.
Gene's Shoes would like to thank everyone who donated shoes and helped us in having a very successful event. A special thank you to Boy Scout troop 975, who graciously volunteered to organize, pack, and load the donated shoes. Gene’s Shoes appreciates their time and effort devoted to this worthwhile project.
For more information on how to get involved and donate to the victims in Haiti, visit www.giveshoes.org.
About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. We distribute these shoes, free of charge, to people in need around the world. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently distributing one pair every 9 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages.
About Gene's Shoes
Gene’s Shoes has been a tradition in Historic St. Charles since 1948, and specializes in name brand comfort shoes with extended sizes and widths for women and men. We have a Certified Pedorthist on staff that can fill doctor’s prescriptions. Custom inserts and shoes for those with various foot conditions are also available. Gene's Shoes is a Medicare, GM, HME, and GHP provider.
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