| Shoes for Kids |
| Because no child should have to spend a winter without shoes. |
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| Shoes for Kids was started by Sgt. Mark Matteson in May of 2004. Sgt. Matteson arrived in Afghanistan to find children walking barefoot in the streets, not just children playing barefoot, children without shoes. The orphanages tell a similiar story, 300+ children, without shoes and in tattered clothes. |
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| Afghan boy trying on shoes with help from a U.S. Soldier |
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| Want to help? Monetary Donations can be sent to: Shoes for Kids c/o Farmers Savings Bank and Trust 401 B Avenue Vinton, IA 52349 We are accepting donations of new and gently used shoes, socks, clothing and blankets. We are also looking for ambitious individuals to join us and start other branches of Shoes for Kids across the United States. There are millions of children out there without shoes, together we can make a difference. Email us to make a donation or for more information on starting a Shoes for Kids branch in your area. |
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| Our goal is simple: Help our American Soldiers spread good will by putting a pair of shoes on every shoeless foot. Currently more than 7000 pairs of shoes have been sent to our soldiers in Afghanistan and are being distributed to orphanages and schools. Please help us help our soldiers rebuild a war torn country and make the outlook a little brighter for Afghanistans future generations. |
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| Shoes are being collected at the following locations: To make a donation please email us and we will glady make the necessary arrangements. |
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| For more information click the Email Us link above or email [email protected] |
| Site last updated: 3/22/06 |