INDIANAPOLIS – Acts of kindness can go a long way, especially when they help more than 700 Indiana residents lace up brand new sneakers for free.
Samartitian’s Feet is a non-profit organization whose mission is to give hope to others by providing shoes.
“You know, in the Bible, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet,” said Donna Hitchcock.
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It’s more than just lending a helping hand.
“Some people are uncomfortable with it and don’t want it, but those who do want it seem to really appreciate it,” Hitchcock said.
It is a ministry that gives Indiana residents hope for a better future.
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“God has been so good to me and this is my way of giving back,” Hitchcock said.
Hitchcock has been volunteering at Samaritan’s Feet for a year.
“I have the time, I have the car to get here, so here I am,” Hitchcock said.
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Donna’s church, Post Road Christian, makes it easy for her to get involved in a variety of volunteer projects, but this one is particularly rewarding.
“I like it because it’s a low-intensity physical event,” Hitchcock said. “But you have a big impact on people.”
An influence that Jacqueline Ardon and her grandson, Prince Copeland, consider a blessing.
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“It takes a village. That’s the only way lives can be created and influenced,” said Ardon.
Jacqueline and Prince stopped by Westminster Neighborhood Service to pick up a new pair of shoes. Children, adults, and even seniors go home with new shoes.
“They have shoes for diabetics, which are usually quite expensive. At the senior event, there is a special area,” Hitchcock said.
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Help by caring for other people’s feet.
“You may be going through difficult times right now, but never give up. Look at what happened today. God’s ways are unfathomable,” Ardon said.
Samaritan’s Feet has provided shoes to more than 10.5 million people in the United States and works with companies such as Republic Airways and Lift Academy.
If you need new shoes, there will be another opportunity Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin University Gathertorium. Samaritan’s Feet plans to give away more than 500 pairs of shoes on a first-come, first-served basis.
