Events · Sunday, July 27th, 2008 – Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 Bob's Stores Partner with Soles4Souls™ for Footwear Donation Program
Bob's Stores, with thirty-four locations throughout the Northeast, has announced a charitable partnership with renowned shoe charity Soles4Souls™ Inc. From July 27 through September 2, individual Bob's Stores will display Soles4Souls collection bins at their customer service desks, accepting gently worn footwear from shoppers to be distributed to those most in need. Shoppers can donate men's, women's or children's sneakers and other footwear at their local Bob's Stores (visit www.bobstores.com for store locations).
"We are pleased to announce our partnership with Soles4Souls," explained Bob's Stores spokesperson Renee Guida. "We encourage our valued customers to bring gently worn shoes to their local Bob's Stores to join in our efforts to support this worthy cause. It's a simple yet rewarding way to contribute. You can even bring your gently worn shoes to donate while shopping for a new pair," she said.
Since its inception, Soles4Souls has collected more than three million pairs, distributing them to more than sixty countries, including Mexico, Honduras, Romania, and Thailand. Bob's Stores is committed to the Soles4Souls motto -- "changing the world one pair at a time."
"We are thrilled that Bob's Stores is acting on our behalf to spread joy to people, both here in the United States and around the world," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "It is only because of proactive retail stores, such as Bob's Stores, that we are able to accomplish our goal of getting shoes on the feet of people who need them most."
Bob's Stores -- The Original Casual Clothing and Footwear Superstore
Bob's Stores, a division of The TJX Companies, Inc., is a value-oriented retailer that offers casual apparel, footwear, workwear, activewear, and licensed team apparel for the whole family. Headquartered in Meriden, Conn., Bob's Stores operates 34 stores in six Northeast states and employs approximately 2,500 people. For store locations, call 1-800-333-1050, or visit Bob's Stores on the Web at www.bobstores.com.