Soles4Souls®, the Shoe Charity, and Finish Line Partner for Haitian Relief Efforts
The Shoe Charity commits to sending 1 Million pairs to region
Nashville, TN/ Indianapolis, IN (January 22, 2010) – Soles4Souls (www.giveshoes.org) and Finish Line (www.finishline.com) have joined forces to bring shoes to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Finish Line will help collect footwear to support Soles4Souls’ commitment to donate more than 1 million pairs of shoes to affected areas. Beginning January 22, customers at Finish Line will have the opportunity to drop off a gently worn pair of shoes. All donations will directly support relief efforts. The retailer will also offer a $5 discount on a new pair of footwear with the donation of a gently worn pair, subject to certain terms and conditions.
Soles4Souls has partnered with other relief organizations to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including footwear, clothing, food, water, and medical supplies are already en route to Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We deeply appreciate the longstanding support of our friends at Finish Line and their customers in helping us provide shoes to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from Tuesday’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.
“We are proud that our customers have donated more than 200,000 pairs over the past two years to our friends at Soles4Souls,” said Glenn Lyon, Finish Line chief executive officer. “We want to continue that partnership and are happy to be a destination for our customers to contribute to Haitian Relief.”
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 Finish Line
The Finish Line, Inc. is a premium athletic footwear store and one of the nation’s largest mall-based specialty retailers, offering a large selection of performance and everyday sport footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids. The Finish Line, Inc. is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol FINL. The company operates 679 Finish Line stores in 47 states and offers online shopping at www.finishline.com.
Post Published: 22 January 2010
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Nashville Residents Encouraged to Take Part in PROJECT HAITI with Shoe Charity Soles4Souls
Over 400 locations in greater Nashville area participating in grassroots effort for victims of Haiti earthquake; event runs until February 13
NASHVILLE TN -- Soles4Souls Inc., the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free footwear to people in need, has announced PROJECT HAITI, a grassroots campaign to engage the general public in collecting gently worn footwear for victims of the January 12 earthquake that devastated the Western Hemisphere's poorest country. The charity has already pledged one million pairs of shoes to be distributed to Haitians during a sustained giving plan in coordination with other agencies.
"This is a simple yet effective way for Nashville residents to help our friends in Haiti during the worst of times," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "We are proud of our local community and its ongoing support of our mission to change lives with the simple gift of shoes,” he said.
Until February 13, over 400 Nashville-area locations will serve as collection points. There are five staffed major collection points, including Southern Hills Medical Center, Plastic Surgery Affiliate, LP Field, GodWhy Church and the Soles4Souls warehouse. All H&R Block locations will also be collecting shoes.
"We are proud to partner with Soles4Souls for this community effort and invite Nashville residents to clean out their closets and get involved in improving the hopes of so many people affected by this terrible tragedy," said Tom Ozburn, CEO of Southern Hills Medical Center. "A pair of shoes will help improve the safety and health of every Haitian as they struggle to rebuild their shattered country,” he said.
Shoe Carnival retail stores will be collecting financial donations at the point of sale at all stores.
PROJECT HAITI also gives Nashvillians the ability to create their own grassroots project by using Soles4Souls’ new fundraising website. Go to www.giveshoes.org and click fundraise now to get started. “Our process is unique because organizers can create a customized fundraising engine in less than 10 minutes,” Elsey said. “It’s an easy and effective way to mobilize your neighborhood, church, school or social circle,” he added.
The five staffed collection centers will be open from 12-6pm Monday-Friday and 10am - 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on Soles4Souls and its relief partners, 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. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
SOURCE: Soles4Souls Inc
CONTACT: Elizabeth Kirk, elizabethk@giveshoes.org, 615-391-5723
NASHVILLE TN -- Soles4Souls Inc., the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free footwear to people in need, has announced PROJECT HAITI, a grassroots campaign to engage the general public in collecting gently worn footwear for victims of the January 12 earthquake that devastated the Western Hemisphere's poorest country. The charity has already pledged one million pairs of shoes to be distributed to Haitians during a sustained giving plan in coordination with other agencies.
"This is a simple yet effective way for Nashville residents to help our friends in Haiti during the worst of times," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "We are proud of our local community and its ongoing support of our mission to change lives with the simple gift of shoes,” he said.
Until February 13, over 400 Nashville-area locations will serve as collection points. There are five staffed major collection points, including Southern Hills Medical Center, Plastic Surgery Affiliate, LP Field, GodWhy Church and the Soles4Souls warehouse. All H&R Block locations will also be collecting shoes.
"We are proud to partner with Soles4Souls for this community effort and invite Nashville residents to clean out their closets and get involved in improving the hopes of so many people affected by this terrible tragedy," said Tom Ozburn, CEO of Southern Hills Medical Center. "A pair of shoes will help improve the safety and health of every Haitian as they struggle to rebuild their shattered country,” he said.
Shoe Carnival retail stores will be collecting financial donations at the point of sale at all stores.
PROJECT HAITI also gives Nashvillians the ability to create their own grassroots project by using Soles4Souls’ new fundraising website. Go to www.giveshoes.org and click fundraise now to get started. “Our process is unique because organizers can create a customized fundraising engine in less than 10 minutes,” Elsey said. “It’s an easy and effective way to mobilize your neighborhood, church, school or social circle,” he added.
The five staffed collection centers will be open from 12-6pm Monday-Friday and 10am - 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on Soles4Souls and its relief partners, 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. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
SOURCE: Soles4Souls Inc
CONTACT: Elizabeth Kirk, elizabethk@giveshoes.org, 615-391-5723
Friday, January 15, 2010
Soles4Souls®, the Shoe Charity and VANS Shoes Partner for Haitian Relief Efforts
Shoe Company to Donate 10,000 Pairs of Shoes to Victims
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 15, 2010) – Soles4Souls (www.giveshoes.org) and Vans have partnered to provide shoes and other relief supplies to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Vans will donate 10,000 pairs of shoes to survivors and volunteers as part of an industry-wide relief effort mounted by Soles4Souls. In addition to a complete aid package that includes food, bottled water, medical supplies, tents, blankets, flashlights and baby products, Soles4Souls and its partners will provide more than 100,000 pairs of shoes.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, are already en route to Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We are grateful to our good friends at Vans for their support. This generous donation will enable us to provide these essential items to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from Tuesday’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage, and essential items such as shoes.
“We are honored to be a part of this important relief effort,” said Kevin Bailey, President of Vans. “With mounting public health concerns about conditions in the area, something as simple as a pair of shoes can make a huge impact on relief efforts. We are grateful to Soles4Souls for leading the charge to bring these and other basic necessities to victims.”
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 Vans®
Vans, the leader in action sports footwear and apparel, is a brand of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC). Vans collections, which include active footwear, apparel and accessories, snowboard boots and outerwear and the Pro-tec line of protective gear, are sold in the United States through more than 200 company owned stores and factory outlets as well as independent retailers. Internationally, Vans sells its goods in approximately 50 countries through a network of distributors, sales agents and foreign offices. Vans supports and promotes the action sports lifestyle through such events and destinations as, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing™, The Vans Downtown Showdown, the Pro-tec Pool Party and the Vans Warped Tour®.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 15, 2010) – Soles4Souls (www.giveshoes.org) and Vans have partnered to provide shoes and other relief supplies to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Vans will donate 10,000 pairs of shoes to survivors and volunteers as part of an industry-wide relief effort mounted by Soles4Souls. In addition to a complete aid package that includes food, bottled water, medical supplies, tents, blankets, flashlights and baby products, Soles4Souls and its partners will provide more than 100,000 pairs of shoes.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, are already en route to Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We are grateful to our good friends at Vans for their support. This generous donation will enable us to provide these essential items to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from Tuesday’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage, and essential items such as shoes.
“We are honored to be a part of this important relief effort,” said Kevin Bailey, President of Vans. “With mounting public health concerns about conditions in the area, something as simple as a pair of shoes can make a huge impact on relief efforts. We are grateful to Soles4Souls for leading the charge to bring these and other basic necessities to victims.”
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 Vans®
Vans, the leader in action sports footwear and apparel, is a brand of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC). Vans collections, which include active footwear, apparel and accessories, snowboard boots and outerwear and the Pro-tec line of protective gear, are sold in the United States through more than 200 company owned stores and factory outlets as well as independent retailers. Internationally, Vans sells its goods in approximately 50 countries through a network of distributors, sales agents and foreign offices. Vans supports and promotes the action sports lifestyle through such events and destinations as, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing™, The Vans Downtown Showdown, the Pro-tec Pool Party and the Vans Warped Tour®.
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Soles4Souls®, the Shoe Charity, and Sport Chalet Partner for Haitian Relief Efforts
NASHVILLE, Tenn./LOS ANGELES, Ca. (January 14, 2010) – Soles4Souls (www.giveshoes.org) and Sport Chalet have joined forces to bring shoes and other aid to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Sport Chalet will help collect footwear to support Soles4Souls’ commitment to donate more than 250,000 pairs of shoes as well as other necessities, including food, bottled water, medical supplies and baby products, to affected areas. Beginning January 15, customers at Sport Chalet’s more than 55 stores will have the opportunity to drop off a gently worn pair of shoes. All donations will directly support relief efforts.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, are already en route to Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We deeply appreciate the support of Sport Chalet and their customers in helping us provide shoes and other essential items to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from Tuesday’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.
"Being reminded of how fragile our world is, and seeing the devastation that has affected so many, makes it evident that our continued partnership with charities like Soles4Souls is more relevant than ever," said Craig Levra, Chairman and CEO of Sport Chalet. "With 55 Sport Chalet drop-off locations in four states, we are asking our customers, our employees, and our vendors to stop by and donate their gently worn shoes for those so tragically affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Since we live with this same threat every day, it is a natural response for Sport Chalet to help, and we are so pleased to be able to do so."
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 Sport Chalet
Sport Chalet, founded in 1959 by Norbert Olberz, is a leading operator of full service specialty
sporting goods stores in California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. The Company offers over 50
services for the serious sports enthusiast, including backpacking, canyoneering, and kayaking
instruction, custom golf club fitting and repair, snowboard and ski rental and repair, SCUBA
training and certification, SCUBA boat charters, team sales, racquet stringing, and bicycle tuneup
and repair throughout its 55 locations. For more information, visit www.sportchalet.com.
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Sport Chalet will help collect footwear to support Soles4Souls’ commitment to donate more than 250,000 pairs of shoes as well as other necessities, including food, bottled water, medical supplies and baby products, to affected areas. Beginning January 15, customers at Sport Chalet’s more than 55 stores will have the opportunity to drop off a gently worn pair of shoes. All donations will directly support relief efforts.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, are already en route to Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We deeply appreciate the support of Sport Chalet and their customers in helping us provide shoes and other essential items to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from Tuesday’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.
"Being reminded of how fragile our world is, and seeing the devastation that has affected so many, makes it evident that our continued partnership with charities like Soles4Souls is more relevant than ever," said Craig Levra, Chairman and CEO of Sport Chalet. "With 55 Sport Chalet drop-off locations in four states, we are asking our customers, our employees, and our vendors to stop by and donate their gently worn shoes for those so tragically affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Since we live with this same threat every day, it is a natural response for Sport Chalet to help, and we are so pleased to be able to do so."
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 Sport Chalet
Sport Chalet, founded in 1959 by Norbert Olberz, is a leading operator of full service specialty
sporting goods stores in California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. The Company offers over 50
services for the serious sports enthusiast, including backpacking, canyoneering, and kayaking
instruction, custom golf club fitting and repair, snowboard and ski rental and repair, SCUBA
training and certification, SCUBA boat charters, team sales, racquet stringing, and bicycle tuneup
and repair throughout its 55 locations. For more information, visit www.sportchalet.com.
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Soles4Souls® Inc. Grateful for Donated Shoes for Haiti Earthquake Victims
Shoe charity now able to commit 250,000 pairs of new shoes
Nashville, TN -- Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, originally committed to 100,000 pairs of shoes for the rebuilding efforts in Haiti. It turns out that figure was too low.
"Once again, our partners in the footwear industry have been phenomenal," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO. "From the largest shoe brands to single store owners across the country, each has stepped up to donate new shoes and funds for the Haiti Relief Project. We are grateful that we can now commit to a quarter of a million pairs of shoes to people in need on the ground," he said.
In partnership with several other organizations, Soles4Souls is sending emergency aid that includes footwear, food, medical supplies, bottled water, tents, blankets, baby products and more. The charity is also planning for a sustained giving campaign to make sure its resources are maximized and channeled properly to each aid organization on the ground in Haiti.
"This is going to be a long and painful rebuilding process, and if we don't act in a sustainable, calculated manner we could end up doing more harm than good," Elsey said.
Elsey said that his organization has received truckloads of work boots, rain boots, children's athletic shoes, sport sandals, socks and other accessories to be delivered as soon as possible to aid centers in Haiti. The general public can participate by visiting www.giveshoes.org to find a donation center nearby, or to make a cash donation online.
Elsey said his charity continues to receive generous support from the general public, as well. "Churches, schools, civic groups and neighborhood associations are reporting an amazing number of donations, and we are honored by the tremendous work done on our behalf," he said.
Many notable athletes, singers and politicians are also adding their assistance, such as Luke Perry, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, and Senator Bill Frist.
The Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, and many surrounding villages were devastated by the largest earthquake to strike in over 200 years. News reports are painting a terrifying picture of death and disorder among a people already devastated by poverty and natural disaster.
According to Soles4Souls, a pair of new shoes is absolutely necessary in order for the Haitian survivors to be effective in rescue and rebuilding efforts amidst broken glass, twisted metal and raw sewage.
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.
SOURCE: Soles4Souls Inc.
Nashville, TN -- Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, originally committed to 100,000 pairs of shoes for the rebuilding efforts in Haiti. It turns out that figure was too low.
"Once again, our partners in the footwear industry have been phenomenal," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO. "From the largest shoe brands to single store owners across the country, each has stepped up to donate new shoes and funds for the Haiti Relief Project. We are grateful that we can now commit to a quarter of a million pairs of shoes to people in need on the ground," he said.
In partnership with several other organizations, Soles4Souls is sending emergency aid that includes footwear, food, medical supplies, bottled water, tents, blankets, baby products and more. The charity is also planning for a sustained giving campaign to make sure its resources are maximized and channeled properly to each aid organization on the ground in Haiti.
"This is going to be a long and painful rebuilding process, and if we don't act in a sustainable, calculated manner we could end up doing more harm than good," Elsey said.
Elsey said that his organization has received truckloads of work boots, rain boots, children's athletic shoes, sport sandals, socks and other accessories to be delivered as soon as possible to aid centers in Haiti. The general public can participate by visiting www.giveshoes.org to find a donation center nearby, or to make a cash donation online.
Elsey said his charity continues to receive generous support from the general public, as well. "Churches, schools, civic groups and neighborhood associations are reporting an amazing number of donations, and we are honored by the tremendous work done on our behalf," he said.
Many notable athletes, singers and politicians are also adding their assistance, such as Luke Perry, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, and Senator Bill Frist.
The Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, and many surrounding villages were devastated by the largest earthquake to strike in over 200 years. News reports are painting a terrifying picture of death and disorder among a people already devastated by poverty and natural disaster.
According to Soles4Souls, a pair of new shoes is absolutely necessary in order for the Haitian survivors to be effective in rescue and rebuilding efforts amidst broken glass, twisted metal and raw sewage.
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.
SOURCE: Soles4Souls Inc.
Soles4Souls and KIWI Shoe Care Partner for Haitian Relief Efforts
NASHVILLE, Tenn./EXTON, Pa. (January 14, 2010) – Soles4Souls (www.soles4souls.org) and KIWI Shoe Care have partnered to provide shoes and other relief supplies to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
KIWI’s contributions will support Soles4Souls’ donation of 100,000 pairs of shoes to survivors and relief workers. Together, the companies will also provide a complete aid package that includes food, bottled water, medical supplies, tents, blankets, flashlights and baby products. In addition, Kiwi will incorporate support for Soles4Souls Haitian relief effort in the company’s upcoming events at the January 29 Philadelphia 76ers game as well as the January 30 Philadelphia Flyers game.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, are already en route to Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, it’s easy to forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “KIWI’s generous donation will enable us to provide these essential items to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from Tuesday’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.
“From the Asian tsunami to Hurricane Katrina to our ongoing efforts in Africa, KIWI Shoe Care has consistently responded to those in need through our shoe collection and distribution initiatives,” said Martin Lind, President of Household and Beverage for Sara Lee Corporation. “KIWI is proud to stand with Soles4Souls in responding to the devastating Haitian earthquake and we will work tirelessly to ensure that all of those affected by this disaster are well served by this initiative to provide them with much-needed footwear.”
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 KIWI Shoe Care
Since 1906, KIWI has viewed shoes as a key part of personal grooming and its products as an important part of projecting a certain image to the world. This belief remains true today as KIWI is now sold and marketed in almost 200 countries worldwide. As an integral brand within Sara Lee Corporation's Household & Beverage Division since 1984, KIWI remains the world's number one shoe care brand offering Show Polish, Cleaners, Insoles and Shoe Laces. For more information on KIWI, visit www.kiwicare.com.
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KIWI’s contributions will support Soles4Souls’ donation of 100,000 pairs of shoes to survivors and relief workers. Together, the companies will also provide a complete aid package that includes food, bottled water, medical supplies, tents, blankets, flashlights and baby products. In addition, Kiwi will incorporate support for Soles4Souls Haitian relief effort in the company’s upcoming events at the January 29 Philadelphia 76ers game as well as the January 30 Philadelphia Flyers game.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, are already en route to Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, it’s easy to forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “KIWI’s generous donation will enable us to provide these essential items to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from Tuesday’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.
“From the Asian tsunami to Hurricane Katrina to our ongoing efforts in Africa, KIWI Shoe Care has consistently responded to those in need through our shoe collection and distribution initiatives,” said Martin Lind, President of Household and Beverage for Sara Lee Corporation. “KIWI is proud to stand with Soles4Souls in responding to the devastating Haitian earthquake and we will work tirelessly to ensure that all of those affected by this disaster are well served by this initiative to provide them with much-needed footwear.”
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 KIWI Shoe Care
Since 1906, KIWI has viewed shoes as a key part of personal grooming and its products as an important part of projecting a certain image to the world. This belief remains true today as KIWI is now sold and marketed in almost 200 countries worldwide. As an integral brand within Sara Lee Corporation's Household & Beverage Division since 1984, KIWI remains the world's number one shoe care brand offering Show Polish, Cleaners, Insoles and Shoe Laces. For more information on KIWI, visit www.kiwicare.com.
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Nashville Megachurch HopePark Partners with Soles4Souls®, the Shoe Charity, to Aid Recovery in Haiti
Church opens doors to Soles4Souls’ CEO to help raise funds for relief effort
Nashville, TN – Nashville’s hopepark church announced late Wednesday it will help Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, in their efforts to ship 100,000 pairs of shoes to the survivors of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. The death toll from the 7.0 earthquake is estimated to reach more than 100,000 people. It is considered the worst disaster to hit the Caribbean in more than 200 years.
After hearing news of the disaster and watching the devastation unfold, hopepark Pastor David Perez knew his church body would want to respond and support the people of Haiti. Once he received word of the shoe charity’s commitment, he reached out to Soles4Souls.
“Showing compassion to our neighbors by growing faith, giving hope and spreading love is one of the principles on which our church operates,” explained Perez, who has led the hopepark church (formerly Bellevue Community Church) since 2007. “The scale of the tragedy in Haiti moves all of us to respond. Fortunately, Soles4Souls is positioned to begin immediately delivering relief – and hope – to the people of Haiti.”
On Sunday, January 17th, Soles4Souls’ Founder Wayne Elsey will be present at hopepark church to share the mission of the shoe charity and allow congregants the opportunity to support the relief efforts in place. The services are broadcast live on the Internet at hopepark.com/resources/webcast.
“Recovery for the people of Haiti will require a sustained humanitarian effort from everyone who can give,” said Wayne Elsey. “We are grateful to our partners at HopePark for their support and need other organizations to get involved in the process of rescuing and rebuilding the lives of these victims.”
According to Elsey, a pair of decent shoes is absolutely necessary in order to participate effectively in rescue and rebuilding efforts among broken glass, twisted metal and raw sewage. The shoe charity has received truckloads of work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes, sport sandals, socks and other accessories to be delivered as soon as possible to aid centers in Haiti. In partnership with several other aid organizations, Soles4Souls is also sending emergency aid that includes footwear, food, medical supplies, bottled water, tents, blankets, baby products and more.
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 the hopepark church
Founded in 1988, the hopepark church is defined by its congregation’s commitment to growing faith, giving hope and spreading love. hopepark has become known as a church where all are welcome – regardless of background or belief – because every life is important to God.
hopepark services are held Sundays at 8:30am, 10am and 11:30am, and are broadcast live on the Internet. Learn more at www.hopepark.com.
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Nashville, TN – Nashville’s hopepark church announced late Wednesday it will help Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, in their efforts to ship 100,000 pairs of shoes to the survivors of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. The death toll from the 7.0 earthquake is estimated to reach more than 100,000 people. It is considered the worst disaster to hit the Caribbean in more than 200 years.
After hearing news of the disaster and watching the devastation unfold, hopepark Pastor David Perez knew his church body would want to respond and support the people of Haiti. Once he received word of the shoe charity’s commitment, he reached out to Soles4Souls.
“Showing compassion to our neighbors by growing faith, giving hope and spreading love is one of the principles on which our church operates,” explained Perez, who has led the hopepark church (formerly Bellevue Community Church) since 2007. “The scale of the tragedy in Haiti moves all of us to respond. Fortunately, Soles4Souls is positioned to begin immediately delivering relief – and hope – to the people of Haiti.”
On Sunday, January 17th, Soles4Souls’ Founder Wayne Elsey will be present at hopepark church to share the mission of the shoe charity and allow congregants the opportunity to support the relief efforts in place. The services are broadcast live on the Internet at hopepark.com/resources/webcast.
“Recovery for the people of Haiti will require a sustained humanitarian effort from everyone who can give,” said Wayne Elsey. “We are grateful to our partners at HopePark for their support and need other organizations to get involved in the process of rescuing and rebuilding the lives of these victims.”
According to Elsey, a pair of decent shoes is absolutely necessary in order to participate effectively in rescue and rebuilding efforts among broken glass, twisted metal and raw sewage. The shoe charity has received truckloads of work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes, sport sandals, socks and other accessories to be delivered as soon as possible to aid centers in Haiti. In partnership with several other aid organizations, Soles4Souls is also sending emergency aid that includes footwear, food, medical supplies, bottled water, tents, blankets, baby products and more.
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 the hopepark church
Founded in 1988, the hopepark church is defined by its congregation’s commitment to growing faith, giving hope and spreading love. hopepark has become known as a church where all are welcome – regardless of background or belief – because every life is important to God.
hopepark services are held Sundays at 8:30am, 10am and 11:30am, and are broadcast live on the Internet. Learn more at www.hopepark.com.
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Soles4Souls® Inc. Rushing Aid to Earthquake Survivors in Haiti
Shoe Charity Partnering with Senator Bill Frist, M.D. and others to help provide emergency assistance and 100,000 pairs of new shoes
Nashville, TN -- Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, announced their commitment to provide 100,000 pairs of new shoes to victims of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. The 7.0 earthquake has killed more than 100,000 people, according to recent news reports, with several estimates as high as 500,000 people killed.
In partnership with several other aid organizations, Soles4Souls is sending emergency aid that includes footwear, food, medical supplies, bottled water, tents, blankets, baby products and more.
The charity continues to receive generous support from the general public, as well as its longstanding partners in the footwear industry. One such partner is Foot Solutions, which has 220 locations throughout the United States and announced its plans to raise funds and shoes for Soles4Souls.
“Foot Solutions is working aggressively with Soles4Souls to help our Haitian neighbors in this terrible disaster,” said Ray Margiano, CEO of Foot Solutions. “I have been to this country in the past and am very well aware of the level of poverty that exists and the shortage of supplies that are difficult on a normal level and this is especially hard on this struggling country,” he said.
Soles4Souls has also secured the important assistance of U.S. Senate Majority Leader (Ret.) Bill Frist of Tennessee, who is working with Soles4Souls through his charity, Hope Through Healing Hands.
“In the wake of this natural disaster, shoes are of paramount importance to begin the difficult work of rebuilding Port-au-Prince and the areas beyond,” said Dr. Frist. “We are proud to support Soles4Souls' efforts to bring relief to the poorest country in the western hemisphere wracked by one of the most devastating earthquakes in the last two centuries.”
The Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, and many surrounding villages were devastated by the largest earthquake to strike in over 200 years. News reports are painting a terrifying picture of death and disorder among a people already devastated by poverty and natural disaster.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy unfolding in Haiti,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “This is going to require a sustained humanitarian effort from all of us who can give, and Soles4Souls will be here to do our part with the gift of shoes to aid in the rescue and rebuilding process,” he said.
Elsey said that his organization has received truckloads of work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes, sport sandals, socks and other accessories to be delivered as soon as possible to aid centers in Haiti. The general public can donate by visiting www.giveshoes.org to find a donation center nearby or to make a cash donation online.
“Our partners on the ground in Haiti are setting up aid centers to be able to effectively distribute aid as needed,” said Elsey. “It’s extremely important to work together with all aid organizations to present as orderly and effective a process as possible in such a chaotic situation,” he said.
According to Elsey, a pair of decent shoes is absolutely necessary in order to participate effectively in rescue and rebuilding efforts among broken glass, twisted metal and raw sewage.
“We are responding to a disaster, but we know this will be a long and difficult process,” Elsey said. “This is why we’re committing 100,000 pairs so that the survivors and volunteers will have our resources throughout the rebuilding efforts,” he said.
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.
Nashville, TN -- Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, announced their commitment to provide 100,000 pairs of new shoes to victims of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. The 7.0 earthquake has killed more than 100,000 people, according to recent news reports, with several estimates as high as 500,000 people killed.
In partnership with several other aid organizations, Soles4Souls is sending emergency aid that includes footwear, food, medical supplies, bottled water, tents, blankets, baby products and more.
The charity continues to receive generous support from the general public, as well as its longstanding partners in the footwear industry. One such partner is Foot Solutions, which has 220 locations throughout the United States and announced its plans to raise funds and shoes for Soles4Souls.
“Foot Solutions is working aggressively with Soles4Souls to help our Haitian neighbors in this terrible disaster,” said Ray Margiano, CEO of Foot Solutions. “I have been to this country in the past and am very well aware of the level of poverty that exists and the shortage of supplies that are difficult on a normal level and this is especially hard on this struggling country,” he said.
Soles4Souls has also secured the important assistance of U.S. Senate Majority Leader (Ret.) Bill Frist of Tennessee, who is working with Soles4Souls through his charity, Hope Through Healing Hands.
“In the wake of this natural disaster, shoes are of paramount importance to begin the difficult work of rebuilding Port-au-Prince and the areas beyond,” said Dr. Frist. “We are proud to support Soles4Souls' efforts to bring relief to the poorest country in the western hemisphere wracked by one of the most devastating earthquakes in the last two centuries.”
The Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, and many surrounding villages were devastated by the largest earthquake to strike in over 200 years. News reports are painting a terrifying picture of death and disorder among a people already devastated by poverty and natural disaster.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy unfolding in Haiti,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “This is going to require a sustained humanitarian effort from all of us who can give, and Soles4Souls will be here to do our part with the gift of shoes to aid in the rescue and rebuilding process,” he said.
Elsey said that his organization has received truckloads of work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes, sport sandals, socks and other accessories to be delivered as soon as possible to aid centers in Haiti. The general public can donate by visiting www.giveshoes.org to find a donation center nearby or to make a cash donation online.
“Our partners on the ground in Haiti are setting up aid centers to be able to effectively distribute aid as needed,” said Elsey. “It’s extremely important to work together with all aid organizations to present as orderly and effective a process as possible in such a chaotic situation,” he said.
According to Elsey, a pair of decent shoes is absolutely necessary in order to participate effectively in rescue and rebuilding efforts among broken glass, twisted metal and raw sewage.
“We are responding to a disaster, but we know this will be a long and difficult process,” Elsey said. “This is why we’re committing 100,000 pairs so that the survivors and volunteers will have our resources throughout the rebuilding efforts,” he said.
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.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Foundations, businesses commit relief and funds to aid victims of Haiti earthquake
From the Los Angeles Times
By The Associated Press
01/13/10
Businesses and other groups across the country on Wednesday committed millions of dollars and gave supplies and other aid to relief efforts for victims of the earthquake that has ravaged Haiti.
Amazon.com has added a box on its home page that customers can click to donate to the Haiti relief efforts of Mercy Corps, and anyone with a cell phone can donate $10 to the American Red Cross by sending a text message with the word "HAITI" to 90999.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck just west of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, and it is feared thousands have died. President Barack Obama has promised an all-out rescue and humanitarian effort.
Bank of America Corp. will give $1 million and the Walmart Foundation $600,000 to help victims of the earthquake that hit Tuesday. American Airlines is flying in relief supplies and grocers and other companies are donating funds and products, the organizations said Wednesday.
Coca-Cola Co.'s charitable arm is donating $1 million to American Red Cross efforts in Haiti, and it donating bottled water and other drinks through its bottler in the Dominican Republic.
The UPS Foundation is giving $500,000 in cash and up to $500,000 in shipping services to the effort, split among various relief organizations, including the American Red Cross and UNICEF.
Drugmaker Abbott Laboratories and its philanthropic foundation are providing $1 million in grant funding and donations of pharmaceutical and nutritional products.
Other pledges include $100,000 each from Publix Super Markets Charities, Wells Fargo & Co., TD Bank Financial Group and the charitable arm of auto maker General Motors, $25,000 from the Kraft Foods Foundation and 100,000 pairs of shoes from Soles4Souls Inc., a charity in Nashville, Tenn. The Walt Disney Co. said it would donate $100,000 to the Red Cross.
The Western Union Co. said it would give $250,000 to earthquake relief efforts and said its agents won't charge transfer fees to anyone sending money to Haiti from the U.S., Canada and France for seven days after service is re-established throughout the country.
Web design and hosting company Go Daddy sent a check for $500,000 Wednesday to Hope for Haiti, an organization focusing on education, nutrition and health care. Cereal maker Kellogg Co. pledged $250,000 to the American Red Cross.
Bank of America, Kellogg, Western Union and other companies said they also will match donations its employees make.
Half of Bank of America's $1 million commitment covers a grant to the American Red Cross for the Haitian Relief and Development Fund. The other $500,000 will cover long-term recovery, including restoring basic medical services and rebuilding homes and schools.
American Airlines parent AMR Corp. said it will award 250 bonus miles to customers who give the American Red Cross $50-plus and 500 to those who donate $100-plus, from Thursday through Feb. 28.
Three American Eagle aircraft arrived in devastated Port-au-Prince on Wednesday with 30,000 pounds of water, food and other nonperishable goods. Three relief missions also are planned Thursday and three more Friday.
The Walmart Foundation said it plans to give $500,000 in cash plus food kits worth $100,000, both through the American Red Cross.
The foundation also launched a Web site at walmartstores.com/haiti, where customers and employees can donate to nonprofits that are helping Haitian victims of the natural disaster.
By The Associated Press
01/13/10
Businesses and other groups across the country on Wednesday committed millions of dollars and gave supplies and other aid to relief efforts for victims of the earthquake that has ravaged Haiti.
Amazon.com has added a box on its home page that customers can click to donate to the Haiti relief efforts of Mercy Corps, and anyone with a cell phone can donate $10 to the American Red Cross by sending a text message with the word "HAITI" to 90999.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck just west of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, and it is feared thousands have died. President Barack Obama has promised an all-out rescue and humanitarian effort.
Bank of America Corp. will give $1 million and the Walmart Foundation $600,000 to help victims of the earthquake that hit Tuesday. American Airlines is flying in relief supplies and grocers and other companies are donating funds and products, the organizations said Wednesday.
Coca-Cola Co.'s charitable arm is donating $1 million to American Red Cross efforts in Haiti, and it donating bottled water and other drinks through its bottler in the Dominican Republic.
The UPS Foundation is giving $500,000 in cash and up to $500,000 in shipping services to the effort, split among various relief organizations, including the American Red Cross and UNICEF.
Drugmaker Abbott Laboratories and its philanthropic foundation are providing $1 million in grant funding and donations of pharmaceutical and nutritional products.
Other pledges include $100,000 each from Publix Super Markets Charities, Wells Fargo & Co., TD Bank Financial Group and the charitable arm of auto maker General Motors, $25,000 from the Kraft Foods Foundation and 100,000 pairs of shoes from Soles4Souls Inc., a charity in Nashville, Tenn. The Walt Disney Co. said it would donate $100,000 to the Red Cross.
The Western Union Co. said it would give $250,000 to earthquake relief efforts and said its agents won't charge transfer fees to anyone sending money to Haiti from the U.S., Canada and France for seven days after service is re-established throughout the country.
Web design and hosting company Go Daddy sent a check for $500,000 Wednesday to Hope for Haiti, an organization focusing on education, nutrition and health care. Cereal maker Kellogg Co. pledged $250,000 to the American Red Cross.
Bank of America, Kellogg, Western Union and other companies said they also will match donations its employees make.
Half of Bank of America's $1 million commitment covers a grant to the American Red Cross for the Haitian Relief and Development Fund. The other $500,000 will cover long-term recovery, including restoring basic medical services and rebuilding homes and schools.
American Airlines parent AMR Corp. said it will award 250 bonus miles to customers who give the American Red Cross $50-plus and 500 to those who donate $100-plus, from Thursday through Feb. 28.
Three American Eagle aircraft arrived in devastated Port-au-Prince on Wednesday with 30,000 pounds of water, food and other nonperishable goods. Three relief missions also are planned Thursday and three more Friday.
The Walmart Foundation said it plans to give $500,000 in cash plus food kits worth $100,000, both through the American Red Cross.
The foundation also launched a Web site at walmartstores.com/haiti, where customers and employees can donate to nonprofits that are helping Haitian victims of the natural disaster.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Soles4Souls to distribute new shoes to Union Gospel Mission in Dallas
by PegNews wire
Soles4Souls®, the shoe charity, and their RV team will distribute pairs of new shoes to residents of the Union Gospel Mission in Dallas. The center serves as a shelter to more than 500 homeless men, women and children, providing them with food, shelter, and clothing. Dallas is a part of a 20-city distribution tour to commemorate Soles4Souls Five Year Anniversary. The tour launched in New Orleans, LA on January 8th and will continue to Austin, TX on January 18th.
Soles4Souls staff and RV team are crisscrossing the nation on a national distribution tour and will be present at the site to fit the Union Gospel Mission clients with shoes. Allen and Silvana Clark are empty nesters who joined the Soles4Souls team in early 2009 and have since visited more than 100 cities throughout the country to engage the general public on becoming involved with the charity. They are excited to be involved with the 5 Year Anniversary tour, and knew Dallas would be a great addition. “Dallas is full of successful professionals, but there are also a high number of individuals in need of a helping hand. We are happy to be able to meet the hurting face-to-face and offer them a little hope with the gift of shoes,” said Silvana Clark.
More About Soles4Souls:
Nashville-based Soles4Souls® facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Soles4Souls has distributed more than 7 million pairs (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds) to people in over 125 countries, including Honduras, Uganda, Romania, and the United States. The charity has been featured recently in Runner's World and the Green Guide by National Geographic. It has also appeared on CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and hundreds of regional outlets around North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS; donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
More About Union Gospel Mission:
Since 1949 the Union Gospel Mission has been reaching out to the homeless in Dallas. We provide food, shelter, clothing and faith to 500+ men, women and children nightly. For many the mission is a place to enter, to seek shelter from the storm. For many others it’s a place to stay, to live, to become a healthy member of society with a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
Soles4Souls®, the shoe charity, and their RV team will distribute pairs of new shoes to residents of the Union Gospel Mission in Dallas. The center serves as a shelter to more than 500 homeless men, women and children, providing them with food, shelter, and clothing. Dallas is a part of a 20-city distribution tour to commemorate Soles4Souls Five Year Anniversary. The tour launched in New Orleans, LA on January 8th and will continue to Austin, TX on January 18th.
Soles4Souls staff and RV team are crisscrossing the nation on a national distribution tour and will be present at the site to fit the Union Gospel Mission clients with shoes. Allen and Silvana Clark are empty nesters who joined the Soles4Souls team in early 2009 and have since visited more than 100 cities throughout the country to engage the general public on becoming involved with the charity. They are excited to be involved with the 5 Year Anniversary tour, and knew Dallas would be a great addition. “Dallas is full of successful professionals, but there are also a high number of individuals in need of a helping hand. We are happy to be able to meet the hurting face-to-face and offer them a little hope with the gift of shoes,” said Silvana Clark.
More About Soles4Souls:
Nashville-based Soles4Souls® facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Soles4Souls has distributed more than 7 million pairs (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds) to people in over 125 countries, including Honduras, Uganda, Romania, and the United States. The charity has been featured recently in Runner's World and the Green Guide by National Geographic. It has also appeared on CNN, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and hundreds of regional outlets around North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS; donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
More About Union Gospel Mission:
Since 1949 the Union Gospel Mission has been reaching out to the homeless in Dallas. We provide food, shelter, clothing and faith to 500+ men, women and children nightly. For many the mission is a place to enter, to seek shelter from the storm. For many others it’s a place to stay, to live, to become a healthy member of society with a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
H&R Block and Soles4Souls, the Shoe Charity Announce Partnership and "Give a Charity a Second Look"
News Release
H&R Block and Soles4Souls® Inc, the Shoe Charity launch fundraising effort in 2010!
For Immediate Release January 11, 2010
NASHVILLE, TN – H&R Block and Soles4Souls will host a city-wide event called ‘Give a Charity a Second Look’ at your neighborhood H&R Block. The community will be able to find out more about Soles4Souls and partner with them and H&R Block to support their cause of distributing shoes to people in need all over the world. Visitors can also get free tax advice or take advantage of our tax services and give back to the community at the same time!
H&R Block and Soles4Souls also announced a new fundraising partnership where Soles4Souls will be awarded $25 for each new eligible client with a referral flyer, who has their tax preparation completed at a participating H&R Block retail office. Please call Soles4Souls at 615-391-5723 for referral flyers and more information.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with Soles4Souls. Last year, almost 1,000 charitable organizations nationwide participated in H&R Block’s Non-Profit Referral Program,” said Gary LaRoy with H&R Block. “Whether it’s free tax advice, a community service project or raising money for charity, giving back is part of H&R Block’s culture.”
“We are thrilled that a company like H&R Block has chosen to get behind our message of hope during this tax season,” says Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We see this as a great way for us to raise money for our organization while knowing that our supporters will get the best expertise and knowledge on their taxes."
H&R Block will also be collecting gently worn footwear to ship the shoes to a person in need, whether they are victims of a natural disaster or subject to living in extreme poverty. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unused shoes lying in their closets. The charity can use each and every one of these pairs to make a tangible difference in someone’s life.
H&R Block’s Non-Profit Referral Program is available to certain 501c(3) organizations. To be considered for 2010, charitable organizations should contact their local H&R Block office.
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About H&R Block
H&R Block Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world’s preeminent tax services provider, having prepared more than 500 million tax returns since 1955. In fiscal 2009, H&R Block had annual revenues of $4.1 billion and prepared more than 24 million tax returns worldwide, utilizing more than 120,000 highly trained tax professionals. The Company provides tax return preparation services in person, online through H&R Block Online, through its TaxCut® software and through other channels. The Company is also one of the leading providers of business services through RSM McGladrey. For more information visit our Online Press Center at www.hrblock.com.
About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 5.5 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently distributing one pair every 9 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls has been featured in Runner's World, Ladies' Home Journal, National Geographic's Green Guide and The New York Times. It has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, CNN and thousands of regional news outlets across North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Anyone can join our cause, and we need your help. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
H&R Block and Soles4Souls® Inc, the Shoe Charity launch fundraising effort in 2010!
For Immediate Release January 11, 2010
NASHVILLE, TN – H&R Block and Soles4Souls will host a city-wide event called ‘Give a Charity a Second Look’ at your neighborhood H&R Block. The community will be able to find out more about Soles4Souls and partner with them and H&R Block to support their cause of distributing shoes to people in need all over the world. Visitors can also get free tax advice or take advantage of our tax services and give back to the community at the same time!
H&R Block and Soles4Souls also announced a new fundraising partnership where Soles4Souls will be awarded $25 for each new eligible client with a referral flyer, who has their tax preparation completed at a participating H&R Block retail office. Please call Soles4Souls at 615-391-5723 for referral flyers and more information.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with Soles4Souls. Last year, almost 1,000 charitable organizations nationwide participated in H&R Block’s Non-Profit Referral Program,” said Gary LaRoy with H&R Block. “Whether it’s free tax advice, a community service project or raising money for charity, giving back is part of H&R Block’s culture.”
“We are thrilled that a company like H&R Block has chosen to get behind our message of hope during this tax season,” says Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We see this as a great way for us to raise money for our organization while knowing that our supporters will get the best expertise and knowledge on their taxes."
H&R Block will also be collecting gently worn footwear to ship the shoes to a person in need, whether they are victims of a natural disaster or subject to living in extreme poverty. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unused shoes lying in their closets. The charity can use each and every one of these pairs to make a tangible difference in someone’s life.
H&R Block’s Non-Profit Referral Program is available to certain 501c(3) organizations. To be considered for 2010, charitable organizations should contact their local H&R Block office.
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About H&R Block
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About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 5.5 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently distributing one pair every 9 seconds). The shoes have been distributed in 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls has been featured in Runner's World, Ladies' Home Journal, National Geographic's Green Guide and The New York Times. It has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, CNN and thousands of regional news outlets across North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Anyone can join our cause, and we need your help. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Individual to collect 100,000 Shoes for Soles4Souls Shoe Charity
Meet Alexander Diaz. He is an individual from Auburn, Massachusetts who has taken on the incredible task of collecting 100,000 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls, the shoe charity. This is the largest donation by a single individual in the history of our organization. Alexander has already collected more than 83,000 pairs, with more pairs pouring in every day. Alexander has so many pairs of shoes that he has to rent out extra warehouse space to store them all.
Alexander can use YOUR HELP! With this enormous record-breaking feat comes great responsibility. Alexander also works a full time job running his 3 UPS stores in the Auburn area. If you live in the Boston area and are interested in collecting new or gently worn shoes or volunteering to help Alexander process the shoes you can visit www.wewantyourshoes.com for additional details.
Soles4Souls Distributes Shoes to New Orleans' Youth at the Covenant House
On Friday, the Soles4Souls team along with their RV visited a New Orleans' At-Risk Youth center to distribute shoes to the residents there. Soles4Souls, the shoe charity, has distributed 7 million pairs of shoes worldwide since it's conception in 2005. The RV team is embarking on a 20 city tour to commemorate the charity's 5 Year Anniversary, which launched in New Orleans on January 8th. The RV will continue on to Houston on the 12th and then to Dallas.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Soles4Souls on the March in RVs
Article From www.Tonic.com
By Katherine Gustafson
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 1:45 PM ET
I suppose it would be too much to ask the shoe-donation charity to walk its 20-city tour. Though it would be an appropriate method of transportation (and, come to think of it, good publicity), the international organization Soles4Souls is opting instead to take its shoe, I mean show, on the road via RV.
Marking the Nashville-based NGO's five-year anniversary, the Soles4Souls RV Tour starts January 8 with a trip to New Orleans, where representatives will give shoes to kids at The Covenant House shelter for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth. From there the shoe brigade will visit nine states to donate shoes to many others in need.
Ubiquitous Kim Kardashian...is fundraising for the group through a video campaign at www.50kshoes.com. She will apparently also help distribute shoes in some of the cities on the tour, which will cover Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver and Topeka, among others.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Soles4Souls the shoe charity and STARKART Announce STAR OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of the New Year, STARKART and Soles4Souls are teaming up to help spread the word and raise funds for the international shoe charity. STARKART's advertising partners nationwide will have the opportunity to participate in the campaign by collecting donations through their local businesses.
"We are excited to kick off the New Year with our partners at STARKART," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Inc. "A simple pair of shoes can mean the difference between a good education and none at all in most countries. Their support is truly helping us change the world one pair at a time," he said.
"We are thrilled to partner with Soles4Souls. Our program will give thousands of our local businesses the opportunity to unite for Soles4Souls in their mission of improving the lives of so many around the world," said Jeffrey Rosenthal, CEO of STARKART.
Please join STARKART and their efforts to support Soles4Souls by going into one of the many local businesses in your neighborhood participating in this National Drive or by texting SHOES to 20222 and $5.00 will be charged to your phone bill, which will go directly to Soles4Souls.
Please visit www.starkart.net/charity to find all of the participating businesses.
People and companies interested in donating can visit Soles4Souls website at www.giveshoes.org.
About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 5.5 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds.) The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries. Soles4Souls has been featured in National Geographic's Green Guide and The New York Times. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
About STARKART(TM)
STARKART's STAR OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD marketing program combines grocery cart advertising in over 10,000 stores throughout the country, and includes other services for local businesses such as full e-mail marketing and various online services.
"We are excited to kick off the New Year with our partners at STARKART," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Inc. "A simple pair of shoes can mean the difference between a good education and none at all in most countries. Their support is truly helping us change the world one pair at a time," he said.
"We are thrilled to partner with Soles4Souls. Our program will give thousands of our local businesses the opportunity to unite for Soles4Souls in their mission of improving the lives of so many around the world," said Jeffrey Rosenthal, CEO of STARKART.
Please join STARKART and their efforts to support Soles4Souls by going into one of the many local businesses in your neighborhood participating in this National Drive or by texting SHOES to 20222 and $5.00 will be charged to your phone bill, which will go directly to Soles4Souls.
Please visit www.starkart.net/charity to find all of the participating businesses.
People and companies interested in donating can visit Soles4Souls website at www.giveshoes.org.
About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 5.5 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds.) The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries. Soles4Souls has been featured in National Geographic's Green Guide and The New York Times. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
About STARKART(TM)
STARKART's STAR OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD marketing program combines grocery cart advertising in over 10,000 stores throughout the country, and includes other services for local businesses such as full e-mail marketing and various online services.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Soles4Souls(R) Inc. Marks Five Year Milestone with Multiple City Tour
From Fox Business
January 6, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Soles4Souls Inc., the international shoe charity dedicated to giving away free footwear to those in need, announced today that it has finalized its schedule for a multiple city distribution effort across the country in order to mark its Five Year Anniversary.
Soles4Souls is visiting 20 cities in nine states beginning January 8, when the Soles4Souls RV Tour will visit New Orleans to distribute new shoes to children staying at The Covenant House, which provides shelter and services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 16-21.
Kim Kardashian, the popular TV star and established businesswoman, is helping raise funds for the Soles4Souls distributions through a video campaign on www.50kshoes.com. She has also pledged her time in helping distribute the shoes to children in need.
"We are excited that Ms. Kardashian has joined our efforts to put new shoes on the feet of kids who really need our help," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO. "She is helping us engage the general public with our mission and her assistance is incredibly valuable," he said.
Other cities that the RV Tour will visit include Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver and Topeka, Kansas. For more information visit www.giveshoes.org or call 866-521-SHOE (7463).
About Soles4Souls(R)
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 6 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds.) The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls has been featured in Runner's World, Ladies' Home Journal, National Geographic's Green Guide and The New York Times. It has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, CNN and thousands of regional news outlets across North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Anyone can join our cause, and we need your help. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
SOURCE Soles4Souls
http://www.giveshoes.org
Copyright (C) 2010 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
January 6, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan 05, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----Soles4Souls Inc., the international shoe charity dedicated to giving away free footwear to those in need, announced today that it has finalized its schedule for a multiple city distribution effort across the country in order to mark its Five Year Anniversary.
Soles4Souls is visiting 20 cities in nine states beginning January 8, when the Soles4Souls RV Tour will visit New Orleans to distribute new shoes to children staying at The Covenant House, which provides shelter and services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth ages 16-21.
Kim Kardashian, the popular TV star and established businesswoman, is helping raise funds for the Soles4Souls distributions through a video campaign on www.50kshoes.com. She has also pledged her time in helping distribute the shoes to children in need.
"We are excited that Ms. Kardashian has joined our efforts to put new shoes on the feet of kids who really need our help," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO. "She is helping us engage the general public with our mission and her assistance is incredibly valuable," he said.
Other cities that the RV Tour will visit include Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Denver and Topeka, Kansas. For more information visit www.giveshoes.org or call 866-521-SHOE (7463).
About Soles4Souls(R)
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 6 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds.) The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls has been featured in Runner's World, Ladies' Home Journal, National Geographic's Green Guide and The New York Times. It has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, CNN and thousands of regional news outlets across North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Anyone can join our cause, and we need your help. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
SOURCE Soles4Souls
http://www.giveshoes.org
Copyright (C) 2010 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Keith Woodley Named Chief Development Officer at Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls strengthens its executive team
January 05, 2010 (USA)
Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, announced that it has promoted footwear industry veteran Keith Woodley to the new position of Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. Woodley, a long-time footwear industry professional, started at Soles4Souls in March as V.P. of Strategic Development for the charity.
"This is a new position within our organization and we chose Woodley because he has proven his value through strong development and strategic placement of the Soles4Souls brand in various channels," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO. "We are very pleased with this decision and confident it will facilitate our strategic plan to give away a pair of shoes every second in 2010," Elsey said.
"I'm thrilled by this tremendous opportunity given to me by Mr. Elsey and the Board," said Woodley. "I am honored to be part of such an outstanding organization committed to changing people's lives every day, and I'm looking forward to being a valuable part of Soles4Souls' long term success," he said.
Soles4Souls Inc
Monday, January 04, 2010
A Letter to Soles4Souls From Cambodia
Below is a letter from one of our partners who recently distributed shoes from Soles4Souls the shoe charity.
“On October 23rd , I headed back for my third trip to Cambodia to serve the poor and disadvantaged there. With me , I took the 189 prs of flip flops that you so generously donated through Soles 4 Soul. My first stop was to the Kelly's Day Center in KrayBei. Here we gave out close to 100 pr to the staff and children that come for education, moral training and life skills. None of the children had shoes. They were astonished to get new shoes. The staff hugged us over and over. Thank you for the gift to these lovely people.
The next stop was to an orphage on the outskirts of Phnom Penh called The Good Shepard Orphanage. Most of these children are truly orphans or street children that now live at the orphanage. They almost knocked us over to get at the package of shoes. They were elated !! It is such a blessing to give to those who have nothing !!
The last of the sandals went to a Pastor and his congregation. We visited him on Sunday for service. This church was a bamboo thatched building with a tin roof. The pastors name is Samdy and he grinned from ear to ear with the delivery of these sandals !! The church was a 1 one hour ride by moto and we back packed the sandals and drove through the muddy rice paddy roads till we got to Ta Soul village.”
Debbie Walsh, Hope International Outreach
Elementary School Collects More Than 1,000 Pairs of Shoes
From The Reporter
L. SALFORD - Students collect shoes for needy
The Lower Salford Elementary School fifth held a shoe drive for Soles4Souls the shoe charity, an organization that collects shoes and distributes them in the United States and across the world.
Hughes Transport, a Lansdale-based moving company, agreed to transport shoes to their destination in Alabama.
Their partnership enabled the project to reach its full potential, allowing participation by the entire school.
The fifth-graders gave up their recess to collect, bundle, box and count shoes.
They collected more than 1,000 pairs for the less fortunate.
They also saved these shoes from being thrown away and filling up landfills.
L. SALFORD - Students collect shoes for needy
The Lower Salford Elementary School fifth held a shoe drive for Soles4Souls the shoe charity, an organization that collects shoes and distributes them in the United States and across the world.
Hughes Transport, a Lansdale-based moving company, agreed to transport shoes to their destination in Alabama.
Their partnership enabled the project to reach its full potential, allowing participation by the entire school.
The fifth-graders gave up their recess to collect, bundle, box and count shoes.
They collected more than 1,000 pairs for the less fortunate.
They also saved these shoes from being thrown away and filling up landfills.
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