SOLES 4 SOULS Montreal - Great use for old shoes

Wondering what to do with your ever-growing collection of old shoes? The Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) will be launching the 2012 Soles 4 Souls shoe collection at Foot Solutions at 368 Victoria Avenue in Westmount (near Sherbrooke St. W.) on Saturday March 31st from 10am - 5pm.

Soles 4 Souls is a Tennessee-Based charity that sprung up after the 2004 tsunami in Asia and the 2005 Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana. The group distributes used shoes to needy families both locally and in different countries worldwide.

After the March 331 launch, the shoe collection will continue all through April at each of the drop-off points listed below (unless otherwise indicated): Charles River in Senneville; Coop La Maison Verte (Earth Day Sun. April 22 only); Dawson College; Foot Solutions; Greene Ave. Community Centre; Rideau Memorial Gardens Running Room. (for complete list, addresses -  tel. below)

POC is a non profit group that aims to develop professional organizing through creating awareness of the industry amongst the public and to provide its members with support by giving them the access to the tools, training, and resources to build their own businesses.

The Montreal POC chapter describes the services its members offer to the public as: “who assist clients with the de-cluttering and reorganization of all areas of their home from basement to attic - including the home office. From small or home-based businesses to companies and corporations, we have trained Professional Organizers who can assist businesses with their organizing needs. We also provide support and organizing services to people who are moving or downsizing into a smaller home or a senior/retirement residence. We work with people who face special challenges including chronic disorganization, ADD/ADHD and hoarding.”

Local POC treasurer Pat Auchinleck describes the Soles4Souls initiative as an added impetus for people to discard their old shoes. “It always helps when we know what we are giving away is going to a worthy cause. “ POC Montreal: 514-487-9675 / 514-793-3778.
www.organizersincanada.com/montreal

John Symon
Special The West End TIMES