Pictured: Miles's siblings were so excited to count all of the donated shoes in the 2020 campaign, which resulted in total of 227 pairs of shoes being delivered to families at the People's City Mission.
Donate February 6-20
The 2022 campaign, which will run Feb. 6-20, will support Afghan children and families resettling in Nebraska after being forced to leave their country.
An estimated 1,000 refugees are expected to resettle in our state and they depend on our support. Due to the rushed evacuations, many of them will need basic supplies.
Donations from this year's shoe drive will be given to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, a nonprofit that will help them find housing, furnishings, food, clothes transportation and other essential needs many of us take for granted.
Let's help these families get off on the right foot with some NEW shoes!
Please note: We've added new ways to participate without having to shop in retail stores -- see below!
An estimated 1,000 refugees are expected to resettle in our state and they depend on our support. Due to the rushed evacuations, many of them will need basic supplies.
Donations from this year's shoe drive will be given to Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, a nonprofit that will help them find housing, furnishings, food, clothes transportation and other essential needs many of us take for granted.
Let's help these families get off on the right foot with some NEW shoes!
Please note: We've added new ways to participate without having to shop in retail stores -- see below!
What's needed?
We are collecting NEW kids' shoes, sizes toddlers to teenagers!
Unfortunately, used shoes cannot be accepted. Please avoid flip-flops and special occasion shoes. The best shoes are ones youth can run and play in safely. For example, Crocs (10/10 moms recommend), trainers, and running shoes.
Recommended sizes:
Unfortunately, used shoes cannot be accepted. Please avoid flip-flops and special occasion shoes. The best shoes are ones youth can run and play in safely. For example, Crocs (10/10 moms recommend), trainers, and running shoes.
Recommended sizes:
- Toddlers: sizes 5-13
- Youth: sizes 1-7y
How to donate shoes
Venmo
Use the Venmo app on your phone to donate funds toward the purchase of new shoes. Funds are needed by Feb. 20 in the @shoesformiles account.
Amazon Wish List
You may purchase shoes from our curated Amazon wish list. Online orders placed by Feb. 20 will be shipped directly to us and added to the final count. Easy peasy! Visit page now.
The Mill
Drop off shoes at The Mill's College View and Telegraph locations during regular hours. Shop around while you're there -- and then treat yourself to a latte or hot chocolate for being such a generous person.
Use the Venmo app on your phone to donate funds toward the purchase of new shoes. Funds are needed by Feb. 20 in the @shoesformiles account.
Amazon Wish List
You may purchase shoes from our curated Amazon wish list. Online orders placed by Feb. 20 will be shipped directly to us and added to the final count. Easy peasy! Visit page now.
The Mill
Drop off shoes at The Mill's College View and Telegraph locations during regular hours. Shop around while you're there -- and then treat yourself to a latte or hot chocolate for being such a generous person.
Other ways to help
Spread the word
Tell your friends, family, and co-workers about this year's campaign and how to donate!
Get social
Snap a photo of yourself with your shoe donation and share it on social media using the hashtag #shoesformiles.
Support Nebraska CHD research and medical care
If you prefer to give a monetary donation in lieu of shoes, we encourage you to consider a gift to the following in memory of Miles Ludvik:
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center
c/o Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation
8401 West Dodge Road, Suite 120
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Tell your friends, family, and co-workers about this year's campaign and how to donate!
Get social
Snap a photo of yourself with your shoe donation and share it on social media using the hashtag #shoesformiles.
Support Nebraska CHD research and medical care
If you prefer to give a monetary donation in lieu of shoes, we encourage you to consider a gift to the following in memory of Miles Ludvik:
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center
c/o Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation
8401 West Dodge Road, Suite 120
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
Many thanks to our collection site partner!
