Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Colorado has launched a shoe drive to collect 50,000 pairs of shoes to help those in need.
Through Sept. 30, bring used shoes of any kind to
any Coldwell Banker office from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins.
The effort supports
Soles4Souls, an international anti-poverty organization that monetizes used shoes and clothing to create sustainable jobs and fund direct relief efforts, including distribution of new shoes and clothing.
"Coldwell Banker is supporting Soles4Souls as part of our annual fall charity drive because it is the definition of social enterprise where solid business practices are used to create positive change in people's lives," says Todd Moir, regional marketing director for Coldwell Banker. "Coldwell Banker is a community leader and as a strong supporter of Soles4Souls' anti-poverty mission, we hope to take a big step in providing the organization with the used shoes they require to keep making a difference for people in need."
Founded in 2007, the organization has distributed more than 25 million shoes in more than 100 countries.
"The simple truth is that almost anyone with a closet has shoes they don't wear or an old pair that will just end up in a landfill," says Buddy Teaster, chief executive of Soles4Souls. "Give those to us and know that you are taking a step to make the world a better place for all of us."
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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