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Young Professionals of Asheville Sole Hope: Shoe Cutting Party
Date: Wednesday, February 29th 2012
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Description:
Join us on Wednesday, February 29 at 6:00pm for our Community Service event at The Venue, located downtown at 21 North Market Street. We will be hosting a Shoe Cutting Party for Sole Hope. This is a great time to learn about a great local non-profit, give back to the community and socialize with fellow young professionals. For more information about Sole Hope visit: www.solehope.com. Please contact katy@oeasheville.com with any questions regarding the event.
What we will be doing:
Cutting the parts and pieces that will make shoes for children living in impoverished communities in Africa.
Supplies you can help bring:
-Fabric or old jeans
-Plastic milk cartons
-Scissors or pinking shears
For general inquiries email us at: gro.rebmahcellivehsa@rebmem
Event Location:
21 North Market St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 258-6122