The Heritage Lion are collecting eyeglasses, cell phones, hearing aids and batteries. We have also begun collecting shoes for an Indianapolis-based program called Changing Footprints. We will accept any type or condition of shoe. Even the most worn-out shoes, or even a single shoe, is welcome. Nike pays the shipping costs for all unusable shoes. They have machines that chew up the unusable shoes and use the material for playground surfaces, running tracks, and other uses. Almost nothing ends up in the landfill.
The donated shoes are sorted and distributed to poor children and adults in our country. They are also carried by missions to several poor countries. Jim and Cheryl Brockmann, who have visited Kenya and other countries, were told that there is an enormous need for shoes. Jim and Cheryl sort and distribute the shoes collected in our area, bringing them to the next stop in the network.
The Heritage Lions need locations where we can place a small, 32-gallon, new bin (with 3 shoes bolted to the top — see pictures). If you have such a location or know of one, please contact Lion Rick Boys 260-755-2162.
You can find more information on this worthy project at: https://www.changingfootprints.org/
The Heritage Lions motto is “We Serve” and we welcome anyone who wishes to help their local community to contact a Heritage Lion.
