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Va'ad Tikkun Olam Announces Shoe Drive

January 31, 2007 / 12 Shevat 5767
Dear CJHS Parents, Students, and Community Members,
My name is Arianna Rozen, and I am a freshman at Chicagoland Jewish High School. I am organizing a drive of gently worn shoes through Va'ad Tikkun Olam. The drive will be two weeks long, from January 31 through February 15. The shoes will be donated to an organization called Share Your Soles.

Share Your Soles provides gently worn shoes for people who are living in the neediest corners of the world. It is an independent organization that is not affiliated with any church, religious, or government entity. It was started about seven years ago and has donated thousands of shoes to those in need all over the world.

The shoes we give to needy children may be the only pair they ever receive in their lives. Please be sure that the shoes you share are gently worn or new, clean, and can withstand heavy wear. Although Share Your Soles prefers children's shoes, they will accept almost any type of shoe and any size: canvas or leather shoes, sandals, school shoes, dress shoes, work shoes, snow boots, walking shoes, gym shoes, and slippers. Please consider donating a pair of shoes that you would feel comfortable giving to a needy child. If you don't think your shoes are in a good condition to wear, please do not donate them. Just remember, we're looking for shoes that are "lightly used but not abused."

By participating in this drive, you are helping children all around the world. Among the many benefits that come with shoes, they will bring smiles to children's faces. Please donate your shoes.

Thank you for supporting this drive! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rachel Binstock or me. To learn more about Share your Soles, visit their website or call them at (708) 448-4469.

B'Shalom,
Arianna Rozen

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