Barefoot4Haiti FAQs
1. What are gently worn shoes?
Sole4Souls defines gently worn shoes as ones you would still wear – solid soles with no holes, laces if applicable, and clean (no mud.)
2. What are the best kind of shoes to donate for Haiti?
Sole4Souls wants any new or gently used shoes, including athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance, flip flops They will make the determination about what is best for Haiti and will send what is not to other places in need in the US and abroad.
3. Where and when do I bring my shoes if I will not be at Bethany on Easter Sunday?
The collection container will be inside the double doors of the south entrance to Bethany on March 23. You can leave your donation next to the container .
4. I heard I have to take off my shoes at the altar and leave barefoot. Is this true?
While some may choose to wear the shoes they donate and leave the altar barefoot, you do not have to do this.
5. So, how does the donation work on Easter Sunday?
Bring your shoe offerings with you into the service you attend on Easter. You will place them on the altar after receiving communion. If you bring a bag or box of shoes, please leave the box or bag next to the shipping container inside the south Bethany entrance and take a pair with you into the service to leave on the altar after you commune.
6. Do I prepare the shoes I donate in any special way?
Yes, and this one is really important to help us ship the shoes – tie the two shoes together with the laces or rubber band in pairs.
