City Sports Announces Partnership with Soles4Souls
Shoppers are invited to bring their ‘gently worn’ flip flops to participating Boston locations
City Sports, an award winning sporting goods retailer, is proud to announce a second partnership with Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity. Starting May 25, 2010 through June 30, 2010, participating City Sports Boston locations will be collecting donations of gently worn flips flops as part of a summer footwear promotion. The retailer will also offer $5 off a new pair of flip flops with a donation of a gently worn pair. Some restrictions may apply; see a sales associate for details.
Every 9 seconds, Soles4Souls gives away another pair of shoes to someone in need. The shoe charity has earned glowing endorsements from Hollywood stars and professional athletes, but the people that truly make the non-profit organization effective are those who clean out their closets to personally drop off their ‘gently worn’ shoes at a participating location.
"We are excited to partner with Soles4Souls following our successful Haitian Relief Drive. Their organization makes such a difference in the lives of so many and has really helped us to ensure we stay true to our core values. By helping to collect and distribute gently worn flip flops we can continue to spread the message that comfortable footwear leads to happiness and wellbeing." said Jeffrey Connor, President and CEO of City Sports.
Soles4Souls and City Sports will be collecting your gently worn flip flops to ship to people in need, whether they are victims of natural disasters or subject to living in extreme poverty. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unused shoes lying in their closets. The charity can use each and every one of these pairs to make a tangible difference in someone's life.
“City Sports is a terrific partner and we are excited they are offering customers a great way to get involved in our mission,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Their efforts will benefit many people in need and we are proud to have their support,” he said.
For more information about Boston store locations, please visit www.citysports.com
About City Sports
Headquartered in Boston, MA, City Sports is an award-winning, specialty sports retailer. The company was founded in 1983 and now operates 17 retail stores in metropolitan locations in Boston, Providence, New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore and Atlanta as well as online at citysports.com. City Sports caters to the athletic adult who lives, works or studies in the city. Its product assortment stresses a selection of performance footwear, apparel and equipment, geared towards running, triathlon, fitness, swim, outdoor, and racquet sports.
