Shoe drive to support local students
The Jr. Jones Memorial Fund is accepting new unwrapped shoes for the holidays, with the goal of collecting enough to donate 600 pairs to local elementary students.
The fund was created to honor the memory and legacy of J.R. Jones, whose life continues to inspire a mission of helping children and families in the community.
Through drives, school partnerships, giveaways, events and year-round outreach, it turns generosity into something youths can see, feel and truly appreciate.
“What started with a simple idea to donate shoes to local kids at Christmas has grown into an organization dedicated to making sure local kids have the things they need most — including new shoes, clothing, food, school supplies and other necessities,” the Jr. Jones Memorial Fund reported.
Donation boxes for new unwrapped shoes have been set up at:
• Burnt Store Animal Hospital, 16480 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda
• Cape Coral Car Wash, 1934 Del Prado Blvd., S., Cape Coral
• Downtown Dental, 2051 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
• Gindele Family Chiropractic, 7950 Dani Drive, Suite 310, Fort Myers
• McGregors Public House, 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 111, Fort Myers
• Surroundings Naples, 12980 Tamiami Trail N., Naples
Donations will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 15.
The Jr. Jones Memorial Fund is powered by volunteers, businesses, sponsors and community members. One hundred percent of donations, including monetary, go toward helping youths and families in need.
“Though the majority of donations are given out at Christmas time, we also provide shoes year-round at certain schools and shoes and clothing as needed for emergencies such as Hurricane Ian,” it reported.
For more information, visit facebook.com/JRJonesMemorialFund.