Host a Shoe Drive with Shawn Spurrier

We are so materially blessed that we take many things for granted. Can you imagine not having a simple pair of shoes to go about your day?

It’s tragic. Millions of children around the world, many of them orphans, suffer the huge disadvantage of not having shoes. Shawn Spurrier joins us today to talk about a way you can help.

Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls at Buckner International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. 

The Importance of New Shoes

Providing new shoes and socks is fundamentally important for these children. New shoes mean:

• Health: Protecting against disease and infection.
• Education: Lowering barriers to school attendance.
• Hope: Demonstrating worth and God’s love.
• Opportunity: Connecting families to holistic ministry.

With the support of generous folks, vulnerable children are protected from disease, receive an education, gain confidence, and see new possibilities in life. Most importantly, they receive the priceless message of the Gospel.

How Shoe Drives Work

One of the key ways Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls accomplishes its mission is through shoe drives. Hosting a shoe drive is a simple yet impactful way to partner with this ministry. Anyone can sign up to host an in-person or virtual shoe drive in their community, regardless of location or time of year. Here’s how it works:

1. Sign Up: Register for a shoe drive at Buckner.org/shoes.
2. Coordinate: Work with your school, church, office, or club to organize the drive.
3. Promote: Buckner provides all the necessary materials, including:
   • Promotional instructions
   • Posters
   • Brochures
   • DVDs with promotional videos
   • Packing and shipping instructions
4. Collect: Gather new shoes and optional donations to cover shipping costs.
5. Ship: Send the collected shoes to the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid in Dallas, Texas. Buckner will distribute them to needy children worldwide.

Other Ways to Help

If hosting a shoe drive isn’t feasible, there are still ways to get involved. Making a donation is a powerful way to contribute. A $15 or $30 donation can change a child’s life by providing them with a pair of shoes. To make a donation, simply visit GiveShoesToday.org.

Whether you host a shoe drive or make a donation, you can play a vital role in this ministry. Visit Buckner.org/shoes to learn more and get involved.

On Today’s Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:

• My question concerns whether I should diversify where I invest. I'm 65 years old and have about $1.2 million, with half of that in a brokerage account with LPL and the other half in a previous employer's 401(k). My broker would like to transfer all the money to him, but I'm considering moving the 401(k) portion to a fee-based management account instead. I'm concerned about putting all my eggs in one basket, so I'd like to know if I should consider a different advisor for that portion of my investments.
• I paid off my house a couple of years ago, but the title company still has the title. Should I leave the title with them as a safe spot or take it out and put it in a safety deposit box or somewhere else? What should I do with the title now that my home is paid off?
• My husband and I are deciding the best time to replace my car. We're both retired, but he still works part-time for a couple more years. He thinks replacing the car while he's still working is better, but I have a 13-year-old car running great. I'm hesitating about trading it in. What's your opinion on whether I should replace the car now or wait?
• I'm pushing 80 years old, and I'd like to close many accounts. I don't even care about my credit score at this point. But how much of a hit does it put on my credit to close if I want to close three or four accounts?

Resources Mentioned:

• Buckner Shoes For Orphan Souls
• Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool
• Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)
• FaithFi App

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