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Utah effort provides new shoes to those in need
First Published Nov 15 2011 08:21 am • Last Updated Nov 15 2011 01:08 pm

Comcast, Halogen TV, Real Salt Lake and Soles4Souls have donated 1,000 pairs of new shoes, valued at $20,000, to help the needy in the Salt Lake Valley.

Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organization, last week enlisted the help of employees from Comcast and Halogen TV, and Real mascot Leo the Lion, to fit people with 200 pairs of shoes. The remaining 800 pairs will be dispersed among area charities, including:

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The Road Home, » which assists individuals and families along the Wasatch Front who are homeless.

Rescue Mission of Salt Lake, » which utilizes humanitarian efforts and faith to help meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the poor, the homeless and those with addictions.

Peace House, » a state-licensed facility that operates as a haven for victims of domestic violence and provides education designed to reduce abuse.

Centro De La Familia, » which focuses on developing educational opportunities to empower Latinos to reach their potential economically, socially and politically.

Communidadas Unidadas, » which provides assistance and support to more than 150,000 members of the immigrant and refugee communities.



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