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| January 2010 eNewsletter www.samaritansfeet.org |
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Samaritan's Feet eNewsletter
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Thousands of Shoes and Supplies Arriving in Haiti!
(Shoes and supplies loaded on a truck for shipment to Haiti)
In response to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti this month, Samaritan's Feet and its partners -Food for the Poor, SCORE International/First Baptist Church Woodstock, and Gleaning for the World-- are supplying 100,000 pairs of new athletic shoes to Haiti.
Providing shoes will help protect the hurting from the dangers and disease that a natural disaster leaves behind. Many individuals and businesses have already assisted Samaritan's Feet by providing air transportation, money, food, water, shoes, socks, and clothes.
The first air shipment to Haiti will leave Greenville, South Carolina the week of January 25th.
"The people of Haiti are deeply suffering from this earthquake," said Manny Ohonme, President and Founder of Samaritan's Feet. "The stories our partners have shared and the pictures and video that we are witnessing is beyond comprehension. Our goal is to give them some hope through a new pair of shoes and meet their basic needs of food and medical supplies."
Haiti's government estimates over 200,000 people killed, 250,000 injured and 2 million homeless in a nation of 9 million. This is an order of magnitude that demands our support. You can designate a gift to Haiti HERE! |
 Partners with Samaritan's Feet to Provide Shoes for Children in Need!
In conjunction with the Samaritan's Feet "Barefoot for Bare Feet" Coaching Events, Finish Line store associates between January 7th and April 1st will be offering consumers an opportunity to help Samaritan's Feet.
During checkout at the register, consumers will be asked if they would like to make a donation to Samaritan's Feet. Donations through Finish Line can also be made on-line by clicking
Samaritan's Feet has designated $50,000 from the Finish Line donations towards Haiti relief efforts.
"I am so excited to be a part of this promotion with Finish Line," said Manny Ohonme, Founder and President of Samaritan's Feet. "It's imperative that we consider what we can do to give back to those in need. I am humbled by the generosity of Finish Line."
"Our employees, customers, vendors and charitable partners have all been moved by the tragic images and stories coming from Haiti," said Glenn Lyon, Finish Line Chief Executive Officer. Lyon continues, "We are eager to do our part to support the relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti." |
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South Dakota State Coach Scott Nagy Coaches Barefoot for Haiti Relief! 
(Barefoot Coach Nagy with Daughter Naika)
For South Dakota State Basketball Coach Scott Nagy, coaching barefoot at the January 24th game against Oakland University took on heightened significance after the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Coach Nagy and his wife adopted their daughter Naika from Haiti in 2004 when Naika was 2 1/2 years old. The Nagy family has stayed in contact with Naika's birth mother Marie, but since the earthquake two weeks ago, they have fervently tried to confirm Marie's whereabouts. There has been no verification that she survived the earthquake.
"Communication with people in Haiti has been difficult before this earthquake, but now if will be even more difficult," remarked Coach Nagy. "We will continue to pray for Marie with hope she is a survivor."
In partnership with Samaritan's Feet, Coach Nagy is using his platform as a "Barefoot for Bare Feet" Coach to raise $30,000 and 2,000 pairs of shoes for Haitian relief.
Standing in solidarity with Coach Nagy, the South Dakota High School Basketball Coaches will also coach a game barefoot. All financial and shoe donations in South Dakota will be designated for Samaritans' Feet Haitian relief.
Coach's Nagy's efforts on behalf of Samaritan's Feet have been profiled in numerous media outlets. To read more about Coach's Nagy's endeavor, click 
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"This may be the best book we have ever published."
--President, Lifeway Books
Manny's moving autobiography,
Sole Purpose, is now available!
Manny's gripping account of his miraculous journey from poverty in Nigeria to founder of a globally impacting organization, will inspire you to catch the vision of Samaritan's Feet.
"An unforgettable journey of obedience that is changing millions of lives." - Ernie Johnson, Host "NBA on TNT" |
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