The Kingsley Association is hosting a shoe drive fundraiser on Dec. 28-29, aiming to raise money for community programs and services in Pittsburgh.
The shoe drive, taking place at the Kingsley Association located at 6435 Frankstown Avenue, will collect gently worn, used and new shoes. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit various programs provided by the organization, funded through checks issued by Funds2Orgs based on the total weight of the collected shoes.
Funds collected from the shoe drive will be used to support families in developing countries through the Funds2Orgs network, which assists micro-entrepreneurs in creating and maintaining small businesses. By donating, individuals contribute to economic opportunities that uplift entire families. One success story involved a woman in Haiti who earned enough from her business to send her son to law school…