Fourteen Ossian Rotary members and friends gathered last Monday night at the conclusion of the 2024 Ossian Rotary/Changing Footprints shoe drive. 

Pictured left to right are Jeremy Penrod, Matthew Gullion, Carol Baker, and Stephanie Kefer.

Thanks to donations at collection barrels at multiple places around town, a total of 856 pairs of shoes was collected. They will be cleaned, sorted, and delivered to Changing Footprints, an organization that specializes in redistributing them to those in need, in Indiana, across the country and around the world. 

In addition, this year 90 pairs of good, usable shoes will accompany a mission team from First Baptist Church of Ossian as they travel to Cuba to assist men, women and children with their physical and spiritual needs.

Fourteen Ossian Rotary members and friends gathered last Monday night at the conclusion of the 2024 Ossian Rotary / Changing Footprints shoe drive to sort the 856 pairs of shoes collected for distribution to those in need. Ossian Rotarians and helpers included (l-r) Carol Baker, Sammy Kefer (8), Jame Thompson, and Stephanie Kefer. (Photos provided)

Ossian Rotary is a small part of a larger organization, Rotary International, which was founded over 110 years ago in Chicago. 

Ossian Rotary is a group of people with a desire to meet new people, network, get involved and make a difference in Ossian and other communities. Each week features different speakers, who help attendees stay informed on topics that are relevant to our community. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please contact Jeremy Penrod, Ossian Rotary President, at jeremy.penrod@edwardjones.com for more information.

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR