OCTOBER and NOVEMBER Mission Details HERE!

Here are the details for October AND November missions:

Public donation site: 

Saturday, November 14, 2009  9:00 - 12:00 noon

St. John Vianney School Gymnasium

1755 N Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

click here for map

Held in conjunction with the Mothers & More annual winter rummage sale.

Individual pick-ups in the Milwaukee Metro area:

I am available Sunday November 15, and Saturday November 21 to schedule pick-ups at local residences in the Milwaukee Metro area.  Please comment on this post if you would like me to pick up your donation and I will contact you. 

We also have two schools that are working with their students and families, and two private organizations, that are helping us with these missions.

I will be shipping all shoes to the Soles4Souls' main warehouse in Roanoke, Alabama on Wednesday, November 25.
I will be delivering all books, CDs, DVDs, and letters for the troops to MSOE the week of November 30.


Any questions or comments please contact me or add a comment to this post and I will reply!  I will also occasionally post updates to the blog with the number of books, CDs, DVDs, and shoes collected to date.  

About the collection for the troops:

Any used or new paperback books, CDs, and DVDs are welcome.

Some suggestions from MSOE on what to INCLUDE in a note, letter, or card to the troops:

- Tell them about yourself

- Why you are writing

- Thank them for their service

- Wish them to remain safe

- Share a funny story or joke

- Share a positive or motivational story or poen

And some suggestions from MSOE on what to AVOID in a note, letter, or card:

- Do not state "wish you were here" or "see you soon"

* Yes, it is okay to tell the soldier your thoughts on the war; however, we ask that if you do share your comments in the letter, PLEASE make sure you let the solider know you support them as individuals.  It is through such letters, notes, care packages that we are able to help our soldiers through this experience.

About the shoe collection for Soles4Souls:

What types of shoes do you accept?

Soles4Souls accepts all types of shoes: athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance, flip flops, just as long as they are new or gently worn.

How do I know what is gently worn?

We define gently worn as shoes that you would still wear. They should have solid soles with no holes, laces if applicable, clean (no mud). We never like to see anything thrown away, so please, if there is any question, send the shoes along and we will sort and utilize the best possible way.

Do you take half pairs?

Yes, we accept half pairs. Hopefully, we can match them up one day!

Where my collected shoes sent after you receive them?

Visit Where We've Been.

How do I obtain a tax receipt?

If dropping shoes off at a participating location, please contact us via email or phone with the number of pairs donated, name, and address, and we will issue a receipt from our corporate office.
If shipping, please include your name and address on either the inside or outside of the box. With that information upon receiving the shipment we will mail out a tax receipt.

Thanks everyone!