The Solebury Club Partners with Soles4Souls
Soles4Souls and The Solebury Club Partner for Haitian Relief Efforts
The Solebury Club will help collect footwear to support Soles4Souls’ commitment to donate more than 1.3 Million pairs of shoes to affected areas. Beginning Monday February 15th through Sunday February 28th , clients and the community of The Solebury Club will have the opportunity to drop off a gently worn pair of shoes. All donations will directly support relief efforts.
Soles4Souls has partnered with other organizations on the ground in Haiti to transport and distribute the aid. More than 120,000 pairs of shoes, including work boots, rain boots, children’s athletic shoes and clothing items, have already been distributed in Haiti.
“As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot forget how important basic necessities – such as shoes – will be in the ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We deeply appreciate the support of The Solebury Club and their clients and the Bucks county community in helping us provide shoes to survivors and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.”
The death toll from January’s quake continues to rise, and survivors and rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.
"Being reminded of how fragile our world is, and seeing the devastation that has affected so many, makes it evident that our continued partnership with charities like Soles4Souls is more relevant than ever," said Maureen Shortt, The Solebury Club. "We are asking our clients, our employees, and our community to stop by and donate their gently worn shoes for those so tragically affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Since we live with this same threat every day, it is a natural response for The Solebury Club to help, and we are so pleased to be able to do so."
