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The mission of Soles4souls, is to turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunities, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
The goal of this drive is to collect 2,500 pairs of new or gently used shoes by July 1. Several community partners are collaborating on this.
Donations received at:
Spa One Pomfret (28 Mashamoquet Rd, Pomfret Center), Chubby Dog Coffee Company (164 Main St., Putnam), Jewett City Savings Bank (233a Kennedy Dr., Putnam), The Broken Crust (185 Kennedy Dr., Putnam), The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre (135 Main St., Putnam), Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (158 Main St., Putnam - contact Tayler 860-576-4456 before drop off), Putnam Public Library (200 School St, Putnam), Legendary Boxing in Providence (2051 Smith St, N. Providence), Barton Associates in Worcester (120 Front St, Worcester).
Also monetary contributions can be made on the Soles4Souls event page through Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) website: www.NOWinMotion.org/events
In addition, the group is also hosting a car wash from 2 to 6 p.m. May 27 at Pomfret Community School. Get your car washed for a monetary donation or a pair of new/gently used shoes. Cars that donate $5 or more will receive some Quiet Corner PeaceJam merchandise.
From 10 to 11 a.m. June 25 the group will host a Fun Run starting at the Putnam Dog Park on Kennedy Drive. Young people can register for this event on the NOW website at nowinmotion.org. The entry fee for the run is a pair of new/gently used shoes.
Quiet Corner PeaceJam was established in January 2020 at Pomfret Community School for students in Grades 5-6. PeaceJam is the only global youth organization led by 14 Nobel Peace Laureates dedicated to growing and supporting a generation of future Nobel Peace Laureates who believe peace is possible-and know how to get it done. In January 2022 the group began its collaboration with Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) which opened the group to students throughout the northeastern corner of Connecticut in grades five through eight.
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