When you can walk into any store and take your pick from among hundreds of different colors, sizes and styles of shoes, it’s easy to take good footwear for granted. However, this is not the case for many people living...
Hosting a sneaker drive fundraiser is a great way to raise money for your organization. However, it’s not always easy to motivate people to give. Try these seven easy ways to inspire your supporters for a successful fundraising campaign. 1.Emphasize...
Special contribution requests abound during the holiday season, but if you’re running a sneaker drive, you have an advantage. Instead of money, you’re asking people to give something they’re not using in order to benefit those in need. Here’s how...
The endless consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday prompted the establishment of Giving Tuesday in 2012. Known as Giving Tuesday because of its roots in social media, the event uses online social platforms to tap into “the generosity of...
Collecting sneakers for recycling or fundraising has a big impact on social and environmental well-being. This model is the backbone of organizations like GotSneakers, a social enterprise with a mission to change the world for the better. What is a...
Less fortunate populations in many areas of the world suffer due to a lack of shoes. Something easily taken for granted in an affluent country can mean the difference between a healthy life and debilitating illness in other parts of...
Sneakers are often made from materials with very slow decomposition rates, meaning the pair you throw out today will still be sitting in a landfill decades from now. Big brands in the footwear industry are trying to change this with...
If you’re an avid runner, you should be replacing your shoes or sneakers every 300 to 500 miles. This means you’ll soon find yourself with more old pairs of sneakers than you know what to do with! Resist the temptation...
Do you ever consider what happens to the stuff you toss in the trash every day? For most people, garbage is out of sight and out of mind once it’s taken to the curb and hauled to the landfill. Some...
Did you know that more than 600 million people worldwide don’t own a single pair of shoes? The good news is that your old sneakers, along with old sneakers from your friends and family, can be cleaned up and reused...
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