Help Buy Shoes For Needy Students

The purpose of this campaign is to supply needy students in Sunflower County, Mississippi, with shoes. This campaign was inspired by a trip to Memphis in 2015 in which I overheard a conversation a mother who could not afford shoes for her son. This inspired me to provide a way for these parents to make sure their children have what is needed to successfully start the school year. The back to school season can be one of the of the most stressful for parents here in the Mississippi Delta; which is arguably the most impoverished area in the United States. Many residents in this area cannot afford the basic necessities their children need for school (ex. school supplies, uniforms, clothes, shoes). Experiencing this as a child, I have a desire to make a difference in the lives of these children.

This campaign will alleviate one of these needs for a select number of Delta families in time for the start of the school year . My goal is to purchase at least 100 pairs of shoes from various outlets and off price retailers (the shoes pictured are from last year's campaign). The funds raised will used to purchase shoes and socks during the upcoming back to school season. A small portion of the funds will offset operating costs (ex. pickup and delivery of items). 

The shoes will be distributed at a local church in conjunction with their annual school supplies giveaway.

Any donation would be appreciated whether it is $5, $50 or $500. 

(Individuals who want to donate new shoes (preferrably all white to comply with school uniforms) can mail them to the following address:

Patrick Perry

PO Box 343

Sunflower, MS 38778)

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