This year the DeSimone Foot & Ankle
Centre staff is joining forces with Greater Sudbury Police to
launch the third annual shoe drive for the homeless.
Last year we collected 500 pairs of shoes
during our shoe drive. Our drive will take place from May 26 to
30.
All types of new and used shoes in good
condition are needed, especially heavy duty boots with rubber
soles such as work boots, athletic shoes, walking shoes, and
children's shoes. Donations can be brought to the DeSimone Foot
& Ankle Centre, 761 Lasalle Blvd. Phone 560-FEET for more
information.
More than three per cent of the population is
homeless. Over 40 per cent are families with children, usually
single mothers. More than 70 per cent of the homeless are
unemployed.
Julien DeSimone,
Sudbury