LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Just in time for the holidays, clients at the Healing Place received new shoes for Thanksgiving.
The recovery program teamed up with local orthopedic surgeon, Dr. George Quill, and the non-profit “Our Hearts to Your Soles” to deliver dozens of pairs of shoes.
They were given to clients in the early stages of the program as well as those staying in its overnight homeless shelter.
“There's nice people who do clothing drives and coat drives and hat drives, but feet are often overlooked. These guys are out there pounding the pavement working through the recovery process, looking for jobs, going to meetings, and their feet are neglected. When your feet hurt, you do hurt all over,” Quill said.
During the holiday season, the organization helps thousands of men and women in more than 40 cities across the United States.
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