March 15th is National Shoe the World Day and, according to the statistics, over 500 million people around the world do not have a pair of shoes to call their own. Sadly, walking barefoot exposes these 500 million people to unsanitary conditions from diseases, cuts, parasites, infections, lack of work opportunities, to banning from schools. This loss of income and education is devastating to everyone. A way to help is as easy as the charity Soles4Souls.
- This top rated charity has provided 30 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries and all 50 states since 2006.
- Donated shoes help to provide an opportunity for a micro-enterprise model and gives entrepreneurs the ability to start small businesses by providing a steady supply of high-quality, low-cost products; a powerful and sustainable way for people to lift themselves and their families out of poverty.
- Donating worn shoes help alleviate waste in the landfills and helps our environment.
- This charity also provide shoes during natural disasters when adequate footwear can be a scarce commodity.
- The percentage of the charity’s total expenses spent on the program and services it delivers is 96.4% according to Charity Navigator website.
Visit their website and discover the power of a pair of shoes.