On 9/11 Day of Service, we teamed up with Samaritan’s Feet to give away 176 pairs of shoes to seniors throughout Tampa Bay! Many of these seniors are our Classroom Grandparent and Senior Companion volunteers who depend on supportive shoes to help keep them on their feet doing what they love…Serving their community!
For seniors, the right pair of shoes is about more than just comfort. They play a crucial role in preventing falls. Each year, over 3 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, including broken bones and head injuries, which can be life-threatening. Thanks to Samaritan’s Feet, every senior who attended the event left with a brand new, nonslip pair of shoes that fit perfectly!
But the day was about more than just shoes. Each senior received a Hope Tote bag filled with cozy socks, a hygiene kit, and handwritten notes with uplifting messages. Tampa Bay agencies that support seniors joined us to share additional resources. The real magic came from our amazing volunteers who greeted each senior with a smile, helped them find and try on their shoes, served lunch, and made everyone feel special. Thank you to everyone who made this day filled with love, laughter, shoes, and service possible!
