Urban Retailer DTLR Partners With Soles4Souls® Teams up with for Holiday Shoe Drive

Nov. 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Baltimore-based urban retailer DTLR and Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, are encouraging area residents get in the holiday spirit by donating their gently worn shoes during DTLR and Soles 4 Souls Holiday Shoe Drive.  The retailer will be collecting gently worn shoes and monetary donations at the checkout counter at all DTLR locations from November 25 – December 25 (to find a location near you go to www.dtlr.com) Shoe donations will go to Souls4Soles®.


“For more than 25 years DTLR has been giving back to the community. Giving back is a part of the DTLR culture,” said Sherri Goodall, Community Outreach Manager of DTLR. “We are always searching for partnerships with organizations and individuals that will allow us to continue our legacy of giving back, and this partnership was natural fit since our core business is footwear.  We are excited about the opportunity to work with Soles4Souls to provide shoes to those in need.”

“We are excited to be partnering with DTLR for this Holiday shoe drive,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Customers will have the opportunity to give back and thousands of people will be the recipient of the gift of shoes because of their efforts.” he said.  
For more information on how to get involved with Soles4Souls ® and to find a recycling location near you, visit www.giveshoes.org.

About DTLR For more than 25 years DTLR, a Baltimore- based, independent urban retail chain has been a leading retailer in the urban fashion industry. DTLR sells urban footwear, apparel, and music and currently operates in regions throughout the East coast and mid-west. DTLR has more than 70 stores in seven regions: Atlanta; Baltimore; Chicago; Norfolk; Carolinas (Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, NC and Columbia, SC); Richmond; and Washington, D.C. The retailer’s loyal customer base has helped the company experience steady growth during a tough economy and has help it become a trusted source for the hottest trends in urban apparel, footwear and music. For more information, visit www.dtlr.com.

About Soles4Souls® About Soles4Souls®, Clothes4Souls®, and Hope4Souls™
Soles4Souls collects new shoes to give relief to the victims of abject suffering and collects used shoes to support micro-enterprise efforts to eradicate poverty.  Soles4Souls’ other two divisions, Clothes4Souls and Hope4Souls, provide the same relief and support through clothing and other necessities. Donating parties are eligible for tax advantages.  Visit www.giveshoes.org , www.clothes4souls.org, or www.hope4souls.org  for more information.

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