None of us are far from homelessness. One layoff. One foreclosure. One weakness that leads to addiction.
If you are anything like me, you have several pairs of sneakers and you probably only wear one or two on a regular. The others sort of collect dust and maybe see the light only when you open the blinds. The funny thing is, we continue to buy more as if we don’t have enough.
This is not the case for many homeless individuals. These individuals usually have one good pair of shoes to walk in from day til’ night. At times they will use tape or glue to hold together their worn down shoes only to keep their shoe-soles attached. In many cases, they wear shoes that are too small or too large only to have some sense of comfort for their journey.
Please join the HOPE PROJECT, as we begin a mission to collect new and gently used shoes for those in need. Some individuals battle with various diseases and illnesses such as Neuropathy and Diabetes, while experiencing homelessness. These individuals especially, have a high need for comfortable walking shoes. Although dress shoes are wonderful and needed as well, sneakers are absolutes.
For this reason, sneakers are (metaphorically) worth their weight in gold to homeless individuals.
The HOPE PROJECT is partnering with various Prince William County local community leaders and business owners in order to bring some relief to those that are in need of comfortable shoes. The HOPE PROJECT has partnered with The Babylon Hookah Bar of Woodbridge (3081 Golansky Blvd) and the Steel Horses Motorcycle Club (SHMC) to host a Community Lead “Soles 2 Souls” shoe drive on Saturday July 25, 2015 from 12-3pm.
Shoes will be collected and distributed to local charity organizations and homeless individuals until they are all gone.
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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Kelly Hannon from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) as we discuss the ongoing snowstorm impacting the Fredericksburg region and beyond. With some areas, including Stafford County, seeing up to 8 inches of snow, VDOT crews are working tirelessly to clear roads and ensure safety.
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(The Center Square) – Virginia has three new congressmen following the swearing-in ceremonies for the 119th Congress held at the Capitol in Washington on Friday.
Two Democrats and one Republican took office, making the commonwealth’s party delegation unchanged.
Democratic Reps. Eugene Vindman (7th Congressional District) and Suhas Subramanyam (10th) joined Republican Rep. John McGuire (5th) being sworn into office, along with eight other members of the Virginia delegation in the U.S. House Representatives.
As the heaviest snowstorm in years blanketed Stafford County and the Fredericksburg region, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews have been working tirelessly to clear roads and keep essential routes passable. Stafford County saw some of the highest snow totals in the area, with accumulations reaching up to 8 inches, and more snow is expected later today.
Kelly Hannon, spokesperson for VDOT’s Fredericksburg District, emphasized the challenges faced by crews during the storm. “Our teams have been making repeated passes since it started snowing around midnight,” Hannon said. “We’ve focused on major routes like I-95, Route 1, Route 17, and Route 610 to ensure access to critical areas, including public safety facilities.”
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Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra, this performance brings Puccini’s masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
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