The Wood County Humane Society is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser from Wednesday through June 30 to
raise funds for upgrades to the shelter at 801 Van Camp Road.
WCHS will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected,
as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes.
Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes. Shoes can be donated at the shelter or local
businesses throughout Wood County that have donation boxes.
All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise
partners. Funds2Orgs works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain and grow small
businesses in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from the
sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their
families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school.
“We are excited about our shoe drive,” said Melissa Hall, co-chair of the fundraising committee. “We know
that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like to donate to us. By doing so, we
raise money for WCHS, and we have the chance to help families in developing nations who need economic
opportunities. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
By donating gently worn, used and new shoes to the WCHS, the shoes will be given a second chance and make
a difference in people’s lives around the world. The Wood County Humane Society was able to gather a
total of 115 bags for last year’s shoe drive. This year the goal is to reach 150 bags.
The humane society is a full-service, no-kill shelter providing care for homeless and abused pets and
investigating cruelty complaints in Wood County.