By Ruth SOWBY

Hard charging members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club collected close to 1200 pairs of shoes during its annual Soles4Souls Shoe Drive from10a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. This is the fourth drive the LCWC has supported through its parent organization, the General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC).  

LCWC members donate shipping supplies, such as boxes and packing tape. Shoe pairs were tied together as they were packed in some 85 boxes. The LCWC doesn’t make money on the event; in fact, the Club loses money on shipping costs as three Club members “foot” the bill by loading their vehicles and driving to the Soles4Souls warehouse distribution center in San Bernardino. There the shoes will be distributed internationally to various programs providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.

“Our community support is so appreciated by LCWC,” said Cindy Charles, rentals treasurer, Events.  

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club was established in 1911. Last year, its clubhouse’s 100^th birthday was celebrated by community members.