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Picking out the shoes that go on homeless feet...Thursdays

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ORGANIZATION: Changing Footprints

We are ChangingFootprints.org. We collect, sort, and deliver gently used shoes to other non-profits, who put them on the feet of those in need. Every month, we receive requests for shoes from Wheeler Mission (homeless), Coburn Safe Place (domestic abuse victims), IPS (children), Exodus (immigrants), Dress For Success (Job placement), HVAF (Veterans Assistance), Hope House (Addiction assistance), Riley Cancer Prom, and more than 90 additional non-profits who make a real difference in the lives of people in Central Indiana.

When ta non-profit asked for 20 pairs of women's tennis shoes, or 30 pairs of men's flip flops, or 40 pairs of glitzy prom shoes, our volunteers (and we are 100% volunteer, no paid staff) box those orders and prepare them for pick up or delivery. This occurs most Thursday afternoons from 1 - 3 PM.

If you would be free on Thursday mornings or afternoons and would find this rewarding, contact us. Bob Broughton c317-727-4186 Indybroughton@yahoo.com

Because YOU can make a personal difference.

8 Shifts

  • Thu Apr 03, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 4
    Adults only for this opportunity
  • Thu Apr 10, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 4
    Adults only for this opportunity
  • Thu Apr 17, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 4
    Adults only for this opportunity
  • Thu Apr 24, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 5
    Adults only for this opportunity
  • Thu May 01, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 5
    Adults only for this opportunity
  • Thu May 08, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 5
    Adults only for this opportunity
  • Thu May 15, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 5
    Adults only for this opportunity
  • Thu May 22, 2025 - 09:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST - Spots available: 5
    Adults only for this opportunity
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About Changing Footprints

Location:

10291 N. Meridian, Locations in Rushville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46290, US

Mission Statement

Changing Footprints realizes the great need for shoes around the world as protection from diseases and a gateway to education. Because of that need we collect new and gently used shoes for distribution to homeless, disaster-stricken, or underprivileged people locally, nationally, and internationally regardless of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity.

Description

Changing Footprints collects used shoes from a variety of sources: collection bins at shoe stores and churches, shoe drives by schools, churches, civic and governmental agencies, and donations of customer returns by shoe companies. We sort, classify by type, and quality check, and then provide the right type of shoes at no charge to agencies, individuals, and organizations who put them on the feet of those in need. We are a 100% volunteer organization with no paid staff and provide 15,000 pair of shoes per year to those in need, locally, in the US, and to international destinations. This diverts shoes otherwise destined for landfills to a important cause, educates our youth that they can make a personal difference, helps those in need, as well as those that volunteer their time, effort, and ideas. We are a flat organization that supports any volunteer with an idea they would like to try - in the words of our youth, "it's all good".

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 8 shifts

WHERE

10291 North Meridian StreetBasement Room AIndianapolis, IN 46290

(39.9357,-86.15684)
 

DATE POSTED

February 25, 2025

SKILLS

  • Crisis Intervention
  • People Skills
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 18
  • come once, come weekly, it's social and rewarding

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