Pass it Forward: Free Shoes for Young Athletes

Families with young children involved in sports know how expensive it is to outfit their kids with the shoes, uniforms, and equipment needed.  There's help in Centralia, Missouri plus a model that other community organizations could easily follow.

Designed to meet a need in the community and to enrich the lives of young athletes, the Optimist Club of Centralia has announced their start up phase of the "Pass it Forward" program. They are accepting donations of clean, well kept athletic shoes that still have some life in them.  In the near future they will have some open house nights open to the public where they may receive a pair of shoes with no charge.

They have teamed up with the local McDonald's franchise who will donate an ice cream coupon for the first 100 donations.  Look for donation bins at Chester Boren Middle School and Centralia Intermediate School.


Is your club or organization looking for a worthwhile service project?  This is a great idea - share this post with your colleagues start payin' it forward.