Shoes for Orphans
Contact:
Phil Alvarado
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26 Apr 2023 |
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 Waldo-Brookside
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The week of April 24th would be the last week of Shoes for Orphans shoe drive where we are collecting laces, shoes, and socks for donation to the Shoes for Orphans program with Rotary International. This year the donated items will be sent to Guatamala and given to those that need them in that country.
Shoes for Orphan Souls Quick Facts:
WHERE WILL THE SHOES BE GOING THIS YEAR? – to Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.
SHOES GOAL – We have a goal of 15,199 pairs of shoes. If we can achieve this, colleagues, we will eclipse a cumulative amount of 400,000 pairs of shoes over these 22 years. A source of great pride for us.
SOCKS GOAL – We have a goal of 4,409 pairs of socks. If we can achieve this, colleagues, we will eclipse a cumulative amount of 50,000 pairs of socks over these 22 years. A source of great pride for us.
SHOES CARAVAN – will be condensed to one weekend this year, tentative dates are April 26, April 27, and April 28. It could be two days. It could be three days. John Gill and Larry Lunsford are putting the finishing touches on our caravan schedule. It could involve multiple smaller trailers operating in various parts of the district on the same day. While this might mean that Larry would not be able to personally see each of our clubs, we may need to move to this model for this year.
PROJECT COMPLETION and SHOES ROLL CALL - Given that we hope to be able to go back to our “normal rhythm” of completing our collections efforts at the District Conference, we will complete our efforts on Saturday, April 29 with our TRADITIONAL SHOES ROLL CALL OF CLUBS at the DISTRICT CONFERENCE at the TRUMAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY in Independence, Missouri. Larry encourages you to plan now for a representative of your club to participate in the TRADITIONAL SHOES ROLL CALL OF CLUBS.
new pair of shoes puts children on a path to health.