The Sneaker Saint

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October 27, 2016 a project of ServiceSpace Your acts of kindness are iridescent wings of divine love, which linger and continue to uplift others long after your sharing. - Rumi - The Sneaker Saint As a child going through tough times, Rikki Mendias had holes in his shoes. A woman he met through a shelter noticed and gave him new ones. He remembers fondly the smell of them, fresh out of the box, and the feeling of pride he had when he wore them the next day. Something about the experience affected him so deeply that he became a huge sneaker fan and collector. But it felt meaningless. Then he gave a pair away to someone who needed them, and his future was revealed. "Hav A Sole" was born. "Hav A Sole" has since provided over 7,000 pairs of quality shoes to the homeless and at risk youth population, and Mendias continues to give. This short video shares his story. { read more } Be The Change Do something kind for a child today. You never know how far the resulting ripples will reach. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News The Disease of Being Busy Children Who Shine From Within The Girl Who Gets Gifts From Birds The Power of Story The Dogs that Protect Little Penguins Before I Go: A Neurosurgeon's Final Reflections On Mortality Ten Ways to Set A Positive Tone For the New Year 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 240,739 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More