Jackson Free Press

Efforts

NASHVILLE, TN./EVANSVILLE, IN. (January 18, 2010) ­ Soles4Souls
(http://www.giveshoes.org) and Shoe Carnival have joined forces to provide shoes
and other aid to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

As part of its ongoing partnership with Soles4Souls, Shoe Carnival will
raise funds to support the donation of more than 100,000 pairs of shoes as
well as other necessities, including food, bottled water, medical supplies
and baby products, to affected areas. Beginning January 15, customers at
Shoe Carnival¹s more than 300 stores will have the opportunity make a
contribution during checkout, which will directly support relief efforts.
Soles4Souls has partnered with Operation Compassion, a charity that
mobilizes support for victims of natural disasters around the world, to
transport and distribute the aid. Thirty containers of supplies, including
work boots, rain boots, children¹s athletic shoes and clothing items, are
already en route to Haiti.
³As we struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this disaster, we cannot
forget how important basic necessities ­ such as shoes ­ will be in the
ongoing rescue and rebuilding efforts,² said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of
Soles4Souls. ³We deeply appreciate the support of Shoe Carnival and their
customers in helping us provide shoes and other essential items to survivors
and volunteers as they work in horrific conditions.²

The death toll from Tuesday¹s quake continues to rise, and survivors and
rescuers are facing dire health conditions including stifling heat, lack of
clean water, broken glass and raw sewage.

³We feel the deepest compassion for the survivors in Haiti as they begin to
rebuild their lives and communities,² said Todd Beurman, Senior Vice
President of Marketing for Shoe Carnival. ³That is why we want to help in
any way we can to ensure the people of Haiti are able to get back on their
feet in these very difficult times.²

For more information on how to get involved and donate to the victims in
Haiti, visit http://www.giveshoes.org.

About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from warehouses
of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. We distribute
these shoes, free of charge, to people in need around the world. Since 2005,
Soles4Souls has given away over 7 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes
(currently distributing one pair every 9 seconds). The shoes have been
distributed in 125 countries, including Haiti, Kenya, Nepal and the United
States. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating
parties are eligible for tax advantages.

About Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival is a chain of more than 300 footwear stores located in the
Midwest, South and Southeast. Combining value pricing with an entertaining
store format, Shoe Carnival is a leading retailer of name brand and private
label footwear for the entire family. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana,
Shoe Carnival trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the symbol SCVL.
Visit http://www.shoecarnival.com for more information.

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If you know of any other efforts to help the surviving earthquake victims in Haiti, please share them.

Previous Comments

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155237

Comment

Thanks, LW. I'll check this out to see what I can do. I have lots of never-worn shoes I can give.

Author

Walt

Date

2010-01-18T23:25:40-06:00

ID

155247

Comment

Am I able to give my shoes/clothes to the Shoe Carnival here in Jackson, MS?

Author

JSU 2009

Date

2010-01-19T10:16:17-06:00

ID

155263

Comment

JSU 2009, you can make a monetary donation at Shoe Carnival at the register. They will in turn purchase the shoes and send them to Haiti. That's the way I understood it. http://www.soles4souls.org/ways_to_help/retailers.html If anyone out there knows of an organization that is collecting clothing, shoes, etc. for Haiti, please let us know.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2010-01-19T14:53:29-06:00