


Gemma's Hope
providing practical resources & hope after pregnancy & infant loss
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Gemma's Hope
providing practical resources & hope after pregnancy & infant loss
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- #CHEERSTOHOPECLT
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Donate Shoes for a Good Cause
Any style, size, or season! See map below of drop off locations. Benefits local loss families.
How It Works
1Collect Shoes
Collect shoes of any style, size, or season that are in new or gently used condition. Collect from your closet, family, neighbors, school, coworkers, etc.
Check our FAQ section below for exceptions (dirty/holey shoes, single shoes, etc)
2Find A Drop Off
Find your nearest drop off point with our map below!
Each drop off point will have a QR code printed - scan it every time you donate shoes to try and win the gift card.
Deadline to drop off shoes at collection sites is June 14th
3Distributed to Micro-Enterprises
Collected & sorted shoes are sent to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries to help support their small family businesses. Micro-enterprises are small businesses that are started with, typically, low investment capital. These micro-enterprises are run by one person or a few family members or friends to make a living wage for themselves and their families.
4Everyone Benefits
We earn funds per pound collected, entrepreneurs get inventory, and you declutter your closet. Everyone benefits from this fundraiser!
The person (or group) that donates the most pairs of shoes in total wins a
$100 gift card to Midwood Smokehouse!
Drop Off Sites (list)
Find your nearest drop off site to donate shoes!
The deadline to drop off at all drop off sites is June 14th
North I-485/Eastfield Rd
Uptown/Elizabeth/Eastover (Evolve Health & Wellness)
Providence High School/Raintree
West Sugar Creek/Derita
Huntersville/I-77 Exit 23 (Levine Dickson Hospice)
Mountain Island Lake/Brookshire Blvd
David Cox Elementary/Browne Rd
Drop Off Sites (map)
The deadline to drop off at all drop off sites is June 14th (collection sites need to drop off their shoes by end-of-day June 15th)
Help us reach our goal!
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of shoes can I donate?
What is a "micro-enterprise"?
How do I share about this fundraiser with others?
Where are the drop sites?
Do you offer pickups?
Who can I contact with questions?
Can I ship shoes to you if I don't live in Charlotte?
© 2025
Gemma's Hope is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 88-3394772) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
The information provided on this site & other materials is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.