Community hosts first phone bank for Share the Shoes

SAN ANTONIO – Community teamed up with the San Antonio Police Department and Zapatos Inc for a donation pressure on Nov. 16. All proceeds accumulated from Thursday’s phone bank will likely be used to buy sneakers for school-age youngsters all the way through Bexar County.

This used to be the first phone bank for the Share the Shoes marketing campaign; Zapatos reported it won $2,200 in neighborhood donations at the finish of the evening, however the ultimate general continues to be being counted.

“Zapatos would like to thank you all so very much,” stated Margie Delatorre, Zapatos Inc volunteer.

Zapatos Inc needs to place new sneakers on the toes of Bexar County youngsters who want it maximum. Last evening’s totals will permit the nonprofit to buy greater than 200 new sneakers.

In addition to the monetary contributions, SAPD reported a few of the shoe donation packing containers at SAPD substations have been overflowing with sneakers.

“The San Antonio Police Department and Zapatos couldn’t have achieved this without the community’s support, and we are all so very grateful,” stated SAPD Community Engagement Service Supervisor Amanda Ramirez.

Anyone can donate to the Share the Shoes program; donors are requested to carry a brand new pair of brogues to their nearest SAPD substation via Dec. 12. Tennis sneakers are the maximum asked pieces, however any new pair of brogues is favored. Donors who want to give socks are welcome to usher in over-the-calf, ankle, no-show, dinosaur socks, fancy socks, or athletic socks – the selection is yours, however they should be new.

Zapatos Inc accepts donations year-round. Financial contributions will also be made via the Zelle App: [email protected], the Cash App: $ZapatosInc16 or talk over with the Zapatos Inc. donation page.

Zapatos Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in 2015 via Maria Gloria Martinez. Over 300 scholars have been served in 2016 and 703 in 2017. Zapatos Inc. strives to assist society’s much less lucky households via offering new sneakers. “Shoes are foundational; Shoes are Fundamental.”

Community operates in partnership with University Health, Energy Transfer and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. Click right here to examine different Community efforts.