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Phyllis Parise STARTS JOLLY OLD SOLES: Providing New and Used Shoes to Adults and Kids in Need

Jolly Old Soles
(jollyoldsoles.com) is dedicated to providing new and used shoes to primarily local organizations that assist both children and adults in need. Jolly Old Soles' purpose is to connect those willing to help with those needing one of our basic human necessities, shoes. As of October 30, 2011, 1,290 pairs of shoes have been collected, and 859 pairs have been donated.

Jolly Old Soles was created by Dr. Phyllis Parise, a working mother who wanted to make a difference and "pay it forward." Their mission is to collect and house new and used shoes donated by the community and distribute them to those in need. Donations have gone to the Family Shelter Service of DuPage County, Families Helping Families, Hesed House, Wayside Cross Ministries, Bridge Communities, Diocese of Joliet, Pangea Educational Development, Kathy J. Weinman Advocacy Center in St. Louis, MO, Green Lake County Wisconsin Health & Human Services, Economic Support Unit of Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association in Memphis, TN, Hands of Hope at Community Christian Church, the children of the Dominican Republic, and the children of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

You can help in two ways. Let Jolly Old Soles know about any charities needing new and used shoes, or make a donation of the following:
• New or slightly used shoes
• Shoe laces
• Gift cards to Payless Shoes Stores, DSW, Shoe Carnival, WalMart, Target, Meijer or any other store selling shoes and shoe supplies
• Cash donations

Jolly Old Soles is a 501(C)(3) public charity, and all donations are tax deductible. To donate, please contact Phyllis Parise at pparise@sbcglobal.net.

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