Hey there Rags to Stitches fans! Like Alissa said I’m Nat from Take the Cannoli and I’m so excited to share a little of what God is doing and the opportunities He’s creating in regards to Sole Hope. I had never heard of Sole Hope before Alissa mentioned it to me a couple months back. Once I watched that first video and understood what this amazing organization does I knew I had to be part of it in any way and help out as much as possible.
I was so blessed by the response Alissa and I received when she hosted the raffle in efforts to raise funds for the shoe cutting party. She and I had originally hoped to host a shoe cutting party in May but God had a different plan. During the delay I had introduced the organization to my husband and he too felt a tug on his heart to help out. I thought that maybe he would just assist me by renting the chairs for the event and maybe tidy up the backyard, but realized God was doing so much more behind the scenes. He was creating an opportunity for my husband (Micah) and I to serve together.
So now, not only are we hosting a wonderful event but are in the process of becoming Ambassadors for Sole Hope in the SoCal area.
So here’s the skinny on the Shoe Cutting Party. Thirty to fifty people will be coming to help cut the donated fabric, which will be sent to Africa to be sewn into shoes. These shoes will be put onto the feet of children who have no shoes in order to protect them from reoccurring parasites (jiggers)
There will be yummy eats served up by our taco man and tasty treats provided by Baby Boy Bakery.
We have had an amazing outpouring of support in the form of donations from various online shops and local businesses which will be raffled off throughout the event. Some of the items donated were from a few of our favorite blogs/shops such as The Shine Project, The Hollie Rogue, Glitter and Gloss, Just Love.ly Things just to name a few. To see the more of the fab shops that donated check out the Sole Hope Party Pinterest Board ,HERE! The funds raised from the raffled items will be used towards the additional medical supplies Sole Hope needs for their foot washing and jigger removal ministry.
Needless to say we are beyond stoked for this event and are so excited to see the work that God will do there. We have received an abundant amount of emails asking how you can help or if you can still donate towards the event and you sure can! Currently we have received all the fabric we need but are still accepting items for the raffles, cash donations or following medical supplies.
Large Safety Pins
Sharpies
Bar Soap
Surgical Gloves
Cotton Balls
Medical Razor Blades
Medical Tape
Antibiotic Cream
Gauze
Band Aids
For any questions or inquiries about making a donation please email me directly at natalie.ensor@gmail.com
Please visit Sole Hope’s website for more information or to inquire about hosting a shoe cutting party of your own.
Rebekah says
This is awesome! You have inspired me to do a shoe cutting party at my church in South Texas! I am going to talk to my pastor this week about it! I am so excited! Thank you so much for doing this! You ladies are awesome!
brittany@lovestitched says
emailing you now! i would love to help 🙂