At Southeastern Shoe Travelers Association, we promote the best interests and welfare of our members but we also promote the best interest of people, especially those in need in the United States and around the world. Since we are an organization whose core is everything shoes, it makes sense to partner with shoe related non-profit organizations who strive to enrich the lives of people in need.
One of those organizations is the Soles4Souls Charity. Their goal is to change the world – one pair at a time! Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you.
The charity distributes these shoes to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has delivered over 19 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes. The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Currently they are accepting donations to help people suffering from Hurricane Sandy.
Please go to http://www.soles4souls.org to find out how you can help!
We also partner with the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. Two Ten is a charitable foundation offering Financial Assistance, Counseling, Community Resources and Scholarships to those working in the footwear industry. There are no fees required, or membership needed to benefit from these services. Two Ten is committed to strengthening the footwear community with financial, social and educational support and services while nurturing community building and volunteerism. In 2011, Two Ten fielded more than 2,000 calls and provided more than $1.24 million in financial assistance to shoe people in need.
Two Ten provides emergency financial assistance for individuals in the footwear industry. They also send financial help within 48 hours of the first call. Two Ten also started a scholarship program in 1969. Since its inception, Two Ten has made it possible for 6,000 students to go to college. They’ve given out over $17 million in scholarships in that time. Two Ten Foundation is currently in need of donations and need your help.
To find out more about donating please go to http://www.twoten.org/
Helping others is the heart of what drives SESTA. We were founded on the principles of promoting the best interests and welfare of our members but also individuals around the world. Please take time to find out about these charitable organizations and find out how you can help.
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