Since April of 2013, Dr. Katie Orr has hosted a shoe drive partnering with the charitable organization Soles 4 Souls. The shoes gathered in the drive are distributed to people in need across the United States and around the world. During this time, we encourage our patients to bring in gently worn shoes to donate, and as an added perk donators will receive a discount on dental services.
We unfortunately had to take a few years off due to COVID, so our last Soles 4 Souls shoe drive was in 2019. That year, we received 401 donated pairs of shoes, and we are hoping to top that number this year! We ask that anyone able to donate can help us supply unwanted shoes to those in need.
Some key facts about our Soles 4 Souls drive include:
- The drive will take place this April
- Each family will receive $10 off their dental bill for each donated pair of gently worn shoes given to our office
- There is a maximum of 10 pairs per family, totaling $100 of dental credit
If your family has more than 10 pairs of shoes to donate, we strongly encourage you to donate the extras anyway! This will help your shoes from going to waste and will put them toward a good cause.
The Soles 4 Souls Organization
The Soles 4 Souls organization focuses on making a measurable impact on people and the planet. Their main goals include:
- Providing relief to people in need across the United States and the world
- Fighting poverty by helping small businesses donate shoes
- Protecting the environment by putting used goods to good use, instead of letting them fill up landfills
- Empowering women by ensuring they have the opportunities and recognition they deserve
A Note from Dr. Katie Orr
Thank you to all my patients for assisting with the Soles 4 Souls shoe charity drive and helping lots of wonderful people in need. I have been doing this shoe drive for over ten years and I am very pleased with how generous my patients are.
