We are so proud when we hear about youth in the CSRA stepping up and doing noble things. We would like to introduce you to Emma-Kate Few, a sophomore at Aquinas High School who also is a national spokesperson for the charitable organization Soles 4 Soul, and the 2014 Miss University of Georgia Outstanding Teen. Milton Ruber Super Store has partnered up with her to become a local drop off point for the organization’s national shoe drive!
Soles 4 Sole is 501(C) (3) charity based out of Nashville that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and communities across the United States. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Emma told us since 2005, Soles4Souls has distributed over 19 million pairs of shoes, currently donating one pair every seven seconds!! The shoes have been distributed to people in over 129 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal, Haiti, Japan and the United States!
Tips/Info about how to participate from Emma-Kate
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Be on the lookout for any old shoes or shoes that don’t fit anymore around your home.
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No matter condition of the shoe, they are accepted!
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Cool fact! your donated shoes also help to eliminate waste in Augusta landfills!
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The last day to drop-off shoes is February 13
Click the picture to see a personal message from Emma-Kate!
We look forward to seeing all your wonderful shoes! Our location is at 3514 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907 and we are open from 730 AM- 8pm, Monday through Saturday.
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