Operation Hope News Flash
Those of you who read regularly know I am a great fan of people who see a need and have the courage to tackle it. One of those people here in Kuwait is Sheryll Mairza, who feeds and clothes the poorest of the poor – mostly laborers who are not paid. With her vision and enthusiasm, she has provided for – literally – thousands in Kuwait. Provided warm clothing in cold winter months, provided meals, provided basic necessities. Her most recent quest is below:
Operation Hope Kuwait would like to promote a used shoe drive to benefit farm-hands working in Abdalli, Kuwait… preferably sports shoes and/or work boots. Last Saturday a small group of dedicated volunteers went to Abdalli to deliver used clothing, which was collected by AGILITY LOGISTICS. While there they noticed that many of the workers had barely any sole left on the shoes they wore.
Currently am hoping a local private school will open its doors to receive donations from August 1 – 10. If you’ll stay in touch with me I can get you the final drop-point details.
Again ~ many thanks for your support! God bless, Sheryll
I don’t know about you, but I tend to buy new athletic shoes often – I like a fresh springy step :-). She probably isn’t looking for your daintiest 4 inch spikes from last season, but shoes with some life and some support left in them. As she gives out further information, I will keep you informed. Meanwhile – gather your old shoes and save them for Operation Hope!
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bless u guys. it really is refreshing to hear expats making a difference over here, yet it is also a shame that there should be more locals involved in charitable events.
luckily for them (not for mef), my family had inherited plus size feet; i refuse to say big feet. plz int, more details on how we can donate our plus sizes.
Bless YOU, dear one, and as soon as Sheryl lets me know (Sheryl, come back and comment!) YOU will know.
BTW, Sheryl is Kuwaiti – well, American married to Kuwaiti, now Kuwaiti. She has lived and worked with the community here for years and years. Many Kuwaitis support Operation Hope financially, and give all kinds of resources to Sheryl to work with. I remember last year, one company donated a refrigerator and manpower.
I think Animal Welfare League is also a Kuwaiti initiative. 🙂
Thanks for getting the word out! Seems we’ll be getting the shoe drive going as of November 1st with AUK as our drop point. Bazaar will be featuring an article with the details in their November issue so to plug in I encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine.
Blankets & trousers are also high on the “need” list. Serious donors should email us on operationhopekuwait@yahoo.com for details on where to drop your new or gently used items.
Blessings,
Sheryll Mairza
OPERATION HOPE – KUWAIT
Founder & Director
Sherryl – I am giving you your own entry today, to help get the word out. I am betting there are a lot of men’s shoes lying dusty in the closet in Kuwait that can be cleaned off and donated.