Shoes 2 Share Updates
Clubhouse Jr. kids, your shoes are starting to pour in! Join the fun and send us your story! Also, you can watch your shoes arrive at the Shoes 2 Share warehouse by visiting their webpage.
Week of September 6th-12th
"After reading the article about Shoes 2 Share, we felt led to participate. Through emails and phone calls to family members we ended up collecting well over 50 pairs of shoes! We are so excited to know these shoes will brighten someone's day and hopefully minister the love of Christ to them."
Sam and Josh, 4 and 8
"We collected 28 pairs of shoes for the people of Haiti. Thank you for the opportunity to help serve our 'friends' in Haiti."
Bethel Presbyterian Church "Friends Club"
"Our Sunday School class of 1st and 2nd graders collected shoes from church members and others in the community. We collected a total of 120 pairs of shoes. We talked and prayed about the challenge, and it has been a blessing to all who participated. We appreciate how a pair of unused shoes can make a difference in someone's life."
Newell Glendale Church of the Nazarene Sunday School class, West Virginia
"I've been growing very fast lately, and my shoes feel smaller and smaller every day! When I read the story in the magazine, I asked my mom if we could give some of my shoes, and we did! I hope that children will be able to use my shoes and enjoy them for a long time."
Tatiana, 9, California
"We collected shoes from around our house and from people at church. Altogether we sent 20 pairs to Shoes 2 Share to distribute to people in need. We are so glad we found out about this ministry!"
The Iversons
Week of August 30th-September 5th
"When I saw Happy Soles in the magazine, I wanted to send some shoes to help. We sent a box of shoes."
Julia, 6
"When my family and I saw the summer challenge, we decided we wanted to help! I made phone calls to my aunts, grandparents and friends. Our shoes are unique because they came from Kansas, Iowa, Illinois and New York. We collected enough shoes to fill 6 large boxes. We are happy to help God's children and are excited about the next challenge!"
Matthew, 6
Week of August 23rd-29th
Read about Justice's trip to the Shoes 2 Share warehouse!
"My mommy, daddy and sister helped me collect shoes. They gave me their own shoes and gave me money to buy some. We emailed all of our friends to let them know what I was doing. I even used money of my own. It was a lot of fun doing this."
Milan, 5
"When our family read about Shoes 2 Share, I knew I wanted to donate some of my shoes to other people who need them. We just adopted my brother from Ethiopia, and we had a fundraiser for his adoption. There were lots of extra shoes, and I knew the perfect place for the shoes to go. Now other kids who need shoes have them! Thank you for letting us help!"
Adrianna and Abel, 4 and 1
"We had an activity at school to raise money for people in need. My brother and I saved money over the summer and were able to buy 17 pairs of shoes for Shoes 2 Share."
Charlie and Luke
"My mom and I read about Shoes 2 Share in Clubhouse Jr. We decided we had lots of shoes to share from our own closets! Mom found the shoes, and I helped pack the box. I hope this helps a lot of people in Haiti."
Aubrey, 4, Nebraska
"We spread the word about the challenge to our neighbors by handing out fliers. We collected over 40 pairs of shoes! We were excited about the amount of shoes."
James, Joel and Mia
"We collected shoes by bringing a box to our church and making an announcement. We brought the boxes home, matched the pairs and loaded them into our van. With the help of our church, we collected around 100 pairs of shoes! We hope the people who get these shoes know that Jesus loves them."
Levi, Olivia, Annelise, Luke and Elijah
"Our church and another church in our neighborhood donated shoes. Our dad went to a rummage sale to collect shoes. We sold lemonade and our mom, dad and sisters helped. We sorted and boxed over 140 pairs of shoes."
Nathan and Elijah, Wisconsin
"We rode our scooters around the neighborhood, passing out fliers. We placed a collection box near our front door for neighbors to drop off their shoes. Even our little sister helped by sorting the shoes. We began to realize how blessed we are and how we can be a blessing to others in need."
Josh, Ben and Emily, 5, 8 and 2, Washington
"When my mom and I read the article about Dee Dee and her efforts to collect shoes for Haitian people, we jumped at the opportunity. We collected 19 pairs of shoes."
Alex, 5
"Mommy announced that our project for the week of VBS was going to be collecting shoes for Shoes 2 Share. All the kids brought in their old shoes, some new shoes and shoes they got from their parents, grandparents and neighbors. We collected 277 pairs of shoes, and we all clapped and cheered. We are so happy that kids and their parents in Haiti will now have shoes!"
Abby and Julia, 4
"I read Clubhouse Jr. and saw the article about Shoes 2 Share. I collected shoes from friends and family. I collected 147 pairs of shoes and had a lot of fun."
Kayla, 6, Oregon
"I read the story about Shoes 2 Share and asked my Sunday school class to help collect shoes. We asked the people in our church to bring their old shoes or to buy new shoes. We collected 3 boxes of shoes. We are happy to help!"
Brooke, Indiana
"My mom and sister helped me collect shoes for the kids in Haiti. We went through our closets and found all the shoes we couldn't wear. My mom and I boxed them up. I am thankful I could share my shoes with other kids."
Hannah, 8, Missouri
"I decided to collect shoes for my summer service project. I decorated a box with shoes on it. Some of the people at church put shoes in the box. I liked doing this because I like sharing."
Clarity, 7, Tennessee
"Here are the shoes we sent to Shoes 2 Share. We each selected a pair of our own shoes in good condition to send to another child in need. Thank you for letting us know about this wonderful ministry."
The McKnights
"We sent out shoes to the kids in Haiti so the kids don't have to hurt their feet anymore by walking barefoot on the rocks on the roads."
Carter and Chloe, Washington
"We thought it would be neat to collect shoes and send them, especially since we had been praying for Haiti following the earthquake. We made an announcement in our church, and we also sold vegetables from our garden. We have collected 98 pairs of shoes. It has been fun to give and to pray for the people that will get the shoes."
Landyn, Adriana and Andrew
Week of August 16th-22nd
"When I read about the Shoes 2 Share program, my family and I decided to collect shoes to give to people in Haiti. The following Sunday we made an announcement in church, and with the help of our generous congregation we received 216 pairs of shoes! I am so excited to be able to help people who are in need!"
Erika, 6, Alberta, Canada
"I collected shoes from members of our church. I made a video telling about the earthquake in Haiti and about the challenge. I made a poster that we put up at church. I collected 129 pairs of shoes. I enjoyed collecting shoes for the people in Haiti and other people who need them."
Kyle and Christopher, 7 and 9
"Mommy, Nathaniel and I collected shoes for Haiti from garage sales, and we asked people for donations. We got 25 pairs of shoes! We raised money to ship the shoes by selling cookies and lemonade at our garage sale."
Josiah and Nathaniel, 6 and 4
"Our family read about the Shoes 2 Share project and decided to make it our summer service project. After sending emails to many of the people in our address book, we started hearing from those who wanted to donate their shoes! We started collecting them and received 230 pairs! We read a great book about girls in a refugee camp who share one pair of sandals. We even gave some of our own shoes, and we are thankful for all who help get these shoes to Haiti!"
Abby and Kevin, 5 and 4, Pennsylvania
"I collected 114 pairs of shoes for Haiti. We sent an email to all of our friends to ask them to send us shoes. My mom and sister helped me count shoes, and my dad helped me pack them. I collected shoes for Haiti because I love helping people in need."
Catherine, 8, Georgia
"When I read about Shoes 2 Share, I wanted to help. I asked my children's ministry leaders at church, and they said the church would love to help. I made a flier and two posters, and my mom put an announcement in the bulletin. Lots of peope pitched in. When we sorted the shoes, we realized we had collected 192 pairs! I loved this project!"
Ella, 8, Michigan
"We put up a sign at church with a box under it asking people to donate shoes. We also had a Tell-About-Jesus party and asked people to bring shoes. We put the shoes out on the driveway, and I counted over 100 pairs. When we thought we had everything boxed up to send to Shoes 2 Share, we found another bag of shoes in our garage. It was fun collecting the shoes and bringing them home. It was fun seeing the different kinds of shoes that would fit different people--grownups, kids and babies--and I knew we were helping people in Haiti."
Faith, 8
"My brothers and I have been collecting shoes for the greater part of the summer. We collected our shoes with Mom and Dad's help from family, friends and peope at church. I am excited to tell you that we collected 109 pairs of shoes. Thank you so much for this opportunity to serve through this ministry."
Blake, Benjamin and Boone, 9, 5 and 3, Tennessee
"First I talked to my pastor, and then I made a poster and a box. My pastor put it in the church bulletin. I asked the kids at dance lessons and friends at church. People started bringing shoes, and there were too many for the box. I collected 358 shoes! The lady at the post office said I did a good job."
Lily, 7
"I made a big poster, and my mom made copies so we could take them around our block. It said we were collecting shoes for people in Haiti. My mom said maybe someone would look at the poster and learn about Jesus. It was a very hot day when we went around the block--102 degrees! When we got home, we counted 94 pairs of shoes. We jumped in the river to celebrate. Even though it was hard work, I knew we could help a lot of people."
Faith, 7, Texas
"We got 15 pairs of shoes from my 8th birthday party. We asked for all ten girls to bring shoes for Haiti, and our family also gave some shoes. Our mom helped us a lot. We love helping Haiti!"
Jenna and Autumn, 8 and 5, New Hampshire
"I wanted to help the people of Haiti. With the help of neighbors, family and church friends, I collected 74 pairs of shoes. In honor of Dee Dee, who matches the shoes at the Shoes 2 Share warehouse, we tied all of our shoes together with beautiful ribbons. We thought the ribbons would be an extra treat for the people in Haiti."
Matthew, 5, South Carolina
Week of August 9th-15th
"After reading the story about Shoes 2 Share, I knew I wanted to collect shoes for Haiti. I started in my own closet, and my parents had a few pairs of shoes to add to my own outgrown collection. Then my mom helped me put an announcement in the church bulletin. I was amazed to find out that I had collected 79 pairs of shoes! It's exciting to think that one day soon some people in Haiti will be wearing these shoes."
Syanna, 6, Michigan
"First, Mom and I typed a letter explaining about the shoe drive, and I wrote my name on every one. Then we delivered the letters to my neighbors. The next week, we collected the shoes my neighbors had left out on their front porches for us. We collected 61 pairs of shoes, weighing about 75 pounds!"
Abigail, 6, Michigan
"I asked the people at my church to donate shoes for Haiti."
Beth, Ohio
"I went through my little brothers' closet and took all of the shoes that are too small for them so that the babies in Haiti can have shoes of their own. I think it is so sad that some kids do not have shoes and their parents do not, either. I had my dad send some of his work boots for the dads in Haiti, and my mom gave me some of her shoes, too. I hope that this helps the families in Haiti."
Brayden, 6, Pennsylvania
"When we read the article, we wanted to help kids in Haiti."
Jayna and Krista
"I love shoes! I read the article and decided to ask our neighbors if they wanted to donate shoes. My mom and I wrote a letter explaining what we wanted to do. Then we made copies of the letter, passed them out on our street and waited. Nanna came to help us pick up the shoes. In a short time we were amazed and thrilled to have collected 102 pairs. It was great fun! Thank you so much for the challenge, Clubhouse Jr.!"
Jaylee, 5, Kansas
"I saw the story in the magazine and wanted to get shoes for the people in Haiti. I collected them with help from my mommy and daddy. Grandma and Grandpa and some of my other family members also donated shoes. We bought some shoes for the children, too."
Megan, 8, Minnesota
"We gathered up all the shoes we had outgrown. We also got some new shoes from friends and family to add to the collection. We helped put all the shoes in a box and went to the post office with Mom to mail our donation. We are very excited and wish we could see the people's faces when they receive the shoes."
Raegan, Jack, Jordan and Claire, 5, 2 and 9 months
Week of August 2nd-8th
"I had fun collecting shoes for the people in Haiti. My whole neighborhood helped. We collected 62 pairs of shoes. Grandma and Grandpa sent me money to help send the shoes."
Jeremy, 5, Colorado
"We asked our family, friend, neighbors and church members to help us collect shoes to send. We collected well over 100 pairs! This summer project kept us busy, but we enjoyed the work and watching the piles of shoes build! We had a picnic supper in our basement to celebrate. We hope these shoes will be a help to many in need!
Maria and Rosa, 6 and 4, Wisconsin
"My name is Miranda, and I am 8 years old. I saw these shoes at Target and really liked them and thought some little kids somewhere far away would, too. My mom and oldest sister helped me with this project. They helped me pick out the shoes and took my picture with the shoes. I hope the shoes will really help someone. Thank you."
Miranda, 8, Virginia
"My sister and I raised money by weeding, cleaning out the garage, giving our allowance and taking care of our little brother. My heart loved doing this."
Luke and Lauren, 6 and 4, Arizona
Week of July 26th-August 1st
"We collected shoes at our church in Minnesota. We organized the shoes. We were very happy to help the people of Haiti!"
Isaac and Ian, 7 and 3, Minnesota
"My name is Elena, and I bought these shoes. My mom helped me buy them, but I paid for most of the cost. It makes me happy to help others."
Elena P.
"After we read about Shoes 2 Share in Clubhouse Jr., we gathered up all the shoes we had outgrown to send in. We took a picture, and Mommy helped us put them in a box. We want to make sure the kids who don't have any shoes will now have some."
Morgan and Tyler, 3 and 2