Nashville-based nonprofit, Soles4Souls, has partnered with Nashville Soccer Club, GEODIS, and MAPCO for a month-long shoe collection initiative with a goal to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes.
The donated shoes will be used in Soles4Souls’ micro-enterprise program, which creates jobs in Haiti, Honduras and other developing nations. The micro-enterprise model provides individuals the ability to start small businesses by providing a steady supply of high-quality, low-cost product. They also give a second life to unwanted shoes, keeping them out of landfills and protecting the environment.
The partnership kicked off this past Sunday, August 21, at the Nashville SC game where Soles4Souls was honored as part of the club’s initiative, Section 615. Soles4Souls also participated as the GEODIS Community Flag bearers on the pitch prior to kickoff.
Gently used shoes can be donated at the next three home games or the six participating MAPCO locations. GEODIS is also collecting shoes from employees at their office in Brentwood.
The next three Nashville SC home matches played at GEODIS Park will be on the following dates and the collection bins will be located at all entrances of the stadium.
- Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 10 at 2:30 p.m.
The six MAPCO locations that will be receiving donations are:
- MAPCO on 2115 21st Avenue South
- MAPCO on 2616 Franklin Pike
- MAPCO on 1501 Murfreesboro Road
- MAPCO on 1883 Almaville Road
- MAPCO on 585 Stewarts Ferry Pike
- MAPCO on 3800 Murfreesboro Pike
Soles4Souls disrupts the cycle of poverty by creating sustainable jobs and providing relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the organization repurposes product to supply its micro-enterprise, disaster relief and direct assistance programs. Since 2006, we have distributed more than 83 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing in 129 countries. Visit soles4souls.org for more information.
Nashville SC joined Major League Soccer on Feb. 29, 2020, in front of the largest attendance ever recorded for a soccer match in the State of Tennessee. In its inaugural MLS season, Nashville SC defeated expectations by becoming the second MLS expansion side to win and advance to the Conference Semifinals in the 2020 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Nashville SC returned to the 2021 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs in its sophomore season after becoming just the seventh team in MLS history to go unbeaten at home in a season. Nashville SC inaugurated GEODIS Park, the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada, in front of a 30,109-sellout crowd on May 1, 2022. For more information, visit NashvilleSC.com and follow the club at @NashvilleSC on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
Ranked as a 2022 Top Workplace USA, MAPCO works with a team of more than 3,000 dedicated team members with a strong commitment to guest experience to deliver Convenience You Can TRUST® at more than 300 convenience and fuel retailing stores. Operating in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi, MAPCO stores offer a wide array of high-quality products and services. Guests can find a Better Break to refresh and recharge with freshly brewed coffee, packaged snacks and drinks, high-quality fuel and special deals through the industry-leading MY Reward$ loyalty program. MAPCO is a subsidiary of COPEC, a leading South America-based retail company.
GEODIS is a global leading transport and logistics provider recognized for its commitment to helping clients overcome their logistical constraints. GEODIS’ growth-focused offerings (Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport), coupled with the company’s truly global reach thanks to a global network spanning nearly 170 countries, is reflected by its top business rankings: no. 1 in France and no. 7 worldwide. GEODIS employs over 44,000 people globally and generated €10.9 billion in revenue in 2021. www.geodis.com.
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