Local Realtor holds shoe donation drive

Indiana Realtor Beth Norman of Century 21 Scheetz is holding a shoe donation drive for Soles4Souls to help people in need step out of poverty.

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Norman is hosting the donation drive for Soles4Souls during the entire month of October. New or gently worn pairs of shoes can be dropped off at Century 21 Scheetz, 270 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel, or at The Cabin Counseling & Resource Centers at 121 S. Walnut St., Westfield, and at 220 S. Elm St., Zionsville.

“This altruistic organization provides shoes to people who need them the most, and you can help,” said Norman. “A new pair of shoes can have a huge impact on a person’s life.”

Soles4Souls is a nonprofit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. Children every day are prevented from attending school and adults are unable to work as walking becomes unbearable, which perpetuates the cycle of poverty. To date, Soles4Souls has collected and distributed more than 30 million pairs of shoes to those in need in 127 countries around the world and all 50 states in the U.S.

“Businesses and individuals that host donation drives for Soles4Souls help us fulfill our mission by providing short-term relief and long-term solutions to global poverty,” said Buddy Teaster, Soles4Souls CEO. “Every single one of those pairs of shoes collected by our partners makes a difference in someone’s life.”

For more information about getting involved with Soles4Souls or to become an official drop-off location, visit soles4souls.org/get-involved.

Beth Norman, a retired physician, came to the real estate profession with a wealth of experience from the areas of medicine, community volunteerism, education and parenthood. The common thread tying all of these fields together is the fact that Beth loves to help people achieve their goals. Community involvement is very important to Beth. She volunteers with a number of organizations, including the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and the Northside Food Pantry at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis.

About Beth Norman, Century 21 Scheetz

Beth Norman works with both buyers and sellers. She provides resources, advice and guidance to help clients find a top-notch home inspector, lender, qualified buyer who loves their house, the perfect house in their target neighborhood or the builder that has their ideal floor plan. For more information, please call (317) 590-5778, email beth@c21scheetz.com or visit DoctorBethRealty.com.

About Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls is a not-for-profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing. The organization advances its anti-poverty mission by collecting new and used shoes and clothes from individuals, schools, faith-based institutions, civic organizations and corporate partners, then distributing those shoes and clothes both via direct donations to people in need and by provisioning qualified micro-enterprise programs designed to create jobs in poor and disadvantaged communities. Based in Nashville, Tenn., Soles4Souls is committed to the highest standards of operating and governance and holds a four-star rating with Charity Navigator.