Soles4Souls Responds to Flood Victims in Its Hometown of Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls, Inc. is accustomed to sending thousands of pairs of new shoes around the world in response to natural disasters.  Today, the charity that provides free shoes to people in need is focusing on its friends and neighbors in the greater Nashville area, as the Cumberland River, which flows through downtown Nashville, has spilled over its banks and flooded thousands of homes.

"Nashville is our hometown and we are shocked and saddened by the amount of flood damage caused so far," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Inc.  "We're coordinating with other agencies and the Sheriff's Office to help as much as needed.  We encourage everyone who is able to step up and donate to their local charities and shelters to our neighbors in need," he said.

Soles4Souls is delivering 20,000 pairs of new shoes and work boots to residents directly and through local agencies, including the Old Hickory Community Shelter (1050 Hadley Avenue, Old Hickory, TN 37138).  This coming Sunday and Monday, Soles4Souls will be working with the local Sheriff's Office to provide new footwear to people who need it.

Elsey and some of the Soles4Souls staff were already handing out shoes and bottled water to people leaving flooded neighborhoods, even while many of the charity's own staff were forced to evacuate their own homes.

"We are praying for the safety of local families and we'll be doing everything we can to help in the days and weeks ahead," Elsey said.  "If you would like to join our efforts in handing out shoes and other supplies, visit our website at www.giveshoes.org to find out where and when we'll be setting up distributions," he said.

SOURCE Soles4Souls, Inc.