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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Rabbi Ruven Barkan
Rabbi-in-Residence
phone:
847-324-3709
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