Chicago, Chicago, Events, Rescue Missions
Chicago Rock ‘n’ Rollers Unite!
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless reports that there are 21,000 homeless people in Chicago on any given night. Men. Women. Children. Families.
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Follow the Signs
What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like. – Saint Augustine Last week took us [...]
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Events, Rescue Missions, Seattle, Seattle
Shoeless in Seattle
Everyone knows that Seattle is damp and wet place to live; let alone having to do it on the streets...bare foot. Spring rain brings beautiful flowers but for those living on the street it means wet, sore and badly blistered feet. Brian, one of the men who frequents the shelter for meals, was heard saying, "Our feet get really chewed up".
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There are many great organizations in the non-profit world, Project Full Circle, is definitely one to keep an eye on. Launching in the fall of 2010, Project Full Circle will unite donors and beneficiaries of all sizes, encourage and facilitate meaningful interaction, and elevate awareness of today’s most pressing issues to achieve social change. Through [...]
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San Diego TV Appearance
We recently collected 445 pairs of shoes at the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & 1/2. All the shoes went to the San Diego Rescue Mission and an organization known as Wamits.org. We also teamed up with Ingrid Croce from Croces to work together in making a difference in San Diego. Here is our clip from the local television station in San Diego.
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Red, White and Blue Weekend
The most popular minor league baseball team and Give Your Sole will be collecting moderately worn athletic shoes from participants attending this great event.
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A Painful Reminder
When Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake I decided I had to do something in hopes of making a difference in the lives of those affected by the tragedy.
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Orange County, Rescue Missions
Orange County Rescue Mission
The Orange County Rescue Mission in Orange County California was founded in 1963.
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A Hardly Normal Encounter
Eventually @hardlynormal and I connected on the phone but missed a few opportunities to meet. That all changed this past week.
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Beyond the shoes….
Sometimes “taking that first step” goes well beyond the shoes you’re wearing. In fact, finding the courage to stand is, at times, an accomplishment all its own. In learning of Kevin Crank’s story, there isn’t a more fitting statement.
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Scott: Bret, Thanks for dropping off the shoes at the ...
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Debb Whitlock: Brett it was my pleasure to meet you last weekend....
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Brett Byrd: Hi Russ, Thanks for the note. Yes, I would love i...
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Russ Funk: Cool idea partnering with a restaurant! How did t...
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