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October 11, 2009

I have many used tennis shoes that are intact (no holes, but the tread on the soles are worn down (still perfectly good, though I can't use them for tennis), and with good laces.

I want to donate them to a charity or homeless shelter, but I can't find anyone nearby having a 24/7 drop-off, much less one that doesn't want them unless they are in near-new condition. Goodwill wasn't interested; local churches didn't seem to know of anyone in town (there are a few out-of-State organizations that will take them, but I don't want to spend $50 in gas for a roundtrip just to give sneakers!).

Any help would be appreciated!






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    Posted by pianoman1 October 27, 2009
You might wish to check with the Salvation Army on Greenup Avenue. Not only do they serve hot meals and other things, they would find someone to wear the shoes you are donating. May I say that it's very kind of you to do such an act. May God bless you. Someone will be blessed this season with a nice pair of shoes which will be "new" to them.

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    Posted by astivers1 October 26, 2009
What size? Quality Care for Kids has a yearly project called Christmas Shoes. They deliver shoes and replenish the family resource centers in several counties across Kentucky. You can drop the shoes off at 100 Diagnostic Drive. Last year they provided over 100 pair of shoes to FRC. Ask for Christie if you choose to. Thank You!!!

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    Posted by rolling my eyes October 20, 2009
First Baptist Church at the Singing Bridge has a clothes closet that is open to all in need...they serve the entire community.

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    Posted by alimonosteresa October 18, 2009
Not to sound mean or prejudice, but please remember the children in America that are in foster care with parents who do or do not still want them, full blooded American children who will never be adopted because they are teenagers, please google local adoption agencies in and around your local area, and give an American child or teenager the hope that you thought of them, if you cant send them contact me email and I will deliver them free of charge to see your generousity put a smile, but not just a smile, a hope to believe by donating your shoes.

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    Posted by smartgirl October 15, 2009
St. Vincent Depaul Society, a Catholic charity located in the basement of Good Shepherd's elementary school building. Open on Saturday's.

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    Posted by sdaniel October 14, 2009
At one time at Pro-Active Therapy they had a bucket set out for Souls for Soles and I am sure they donated them to someone that could use them....may try to call there and ask

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    Posted by Jerry October 13, 2009
Have you thought about the soup kitchen? They may take them and set them in the common area, for the homeless in Frankfort too pick thru. Just a thought.

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    Posted by gimmeabreak October 13, 2009
There is a church up by Wayne's Pharmacy that will take them. They send them to Africa. You might want to call them and find out for sure.

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    Posted by leitha October 13, 2009
At one time our church, Crestwood Baptist, was collecting shoes to send to the missions in other countires. You can call 695-2088 and see if they still are.

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    Posted by Tamed-Shrew October 13, 2009
You might try the senior citizens center. They accept clothing donations. They do not have a 24/7 drop off, but you can make arrangements for a drop off time.