#HeartAndSole
Since 2021, I've held a shoe drive to benefit those in need in our community. We've amassed just over 3,000 pairs of shoes since inception and hope to continue the drive annually each September. The Waukee YMCA, Waukee B-Bops and Fitness Sports have graciously allowed me to use their businesses as drop-off locations in the past. The first two years, the shoes were donated to the Dallas County Closet, but in 2023, we switched our donation location to the Central Iowa Shelter and Services as they are able to accommodate the large amount of shoes. The goal in 2024 was 1,000 pairs of shoes. Luckily, the community really came together and we received 1,776 pairs of shoes! Old shoes to you could be a life changer to someone else. Let’s do our part and help the community one foot at a time!
Sleep In Heavenly Peace
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Iowa and across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health. That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Visit SHPbeds.org for more information.
The 24: 11/11/2021
This event was created as a way to do something hard and give back for Veterans Day. We chose to run one mile every hour on the hour for 24 hours and finish each run with 22 push-ups in honor of Mission 22, a veteran based charity that fights against veteran suicide.
- Total Miles: 24
- Total Overall Time: 3:33:24
- Total Push-Ups: 528
- Total Money Raised: $1,000.00.
Being Better
City Cleanup’s
