Jul 10, 2023

D & N EVENT CENTER Launches Shoe Drive Fundraiser to Raise Money for CYS Youth Sports Leagues

Posted Jul 10, 2023 9:00 PM
Drop-off Locations (Graphic courtesy of Amy Parker)
Drop-off Locations (Graphic courtesy of Amy Parker)

Amy Parker

(North Platte, NE 7/10/2023) –D & N EVENT CENTER dandnnp.com is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser July 1 – August 31 to raise funds for CYS Youth Sports Leagues. D & N EVENT CENTER 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. Those dollars will benefit CYS Youth Sports Leagues. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at multiple drop off locations in town, request porch pickup or during our community drive by day August 12th from 2pm – 4pm in the D & N parking lot at 501 E Walker Rd.

Collection Dates (Graphic courtesy of Amy Parker)
Collection Dates (Graphic courtesy of Amy Parker)

All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of micro-enterprise (small business) 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 Amy Parker, Grant/Media Manager. "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 CYS, 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 D & N Shoe Drive, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world.

(Drop off locations include: Flower Market, Brown’s Shoe Fit, RX Express, Dayspring Bank, Dave’s Place, Kubota and Coors Distributing. Porch pickup requests can be made by text only to (308) 520-5201 with address and to schedule pickup time).

Contact

Amy Parker, Grant/Media Manager

D & N Event Center Office: 308-534-3410 ext. 102

Email: [email protected]