The Walk In My Shoes Foundation

On Christmas Eve, my son, Sean Thomas , played Santa Claus at The Cracker Barrel Pearland for all of the customers who arrived for breakfast! He handed out 18 gifts before running out. We bought candy and other small goodies and even had Ronda, a Cracker Barrel employee pitch in and buy little gifts and candy for the kids out of her own money! She also played Santa's helper. This was Sean's third year playing Santa on his own. The Cracker Barrel didn't ask him to do it, but definitely accepted it with open arms and tremendous smiles. We will see you next year! Thanks Sean for your charm, dedication, and gift for bringing smiles to kids at Christmas!!!

It's that time of year again! The fall/winter season seems to be the hardest on the low income and homeless population. We need your help to supply shoes to children, women, and men during the winter months. We need CLOSED-TOED SHOES AND BOOTS. Collections will be held on Sunday, November 30th, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. - 4411 Tareyton Lane, Houston, TX 77047. PLEASE NOTE: SHOES AND BOOTS MUST BE GENTLY USED OR BRAND NEW. In past collections, donors have taken this event as their opportunity to bring their "throwaways" to us and drop them off leaving us with the chore of sorting through trash shoes and even their garbage! Shameful actions! We will, however, not allow donors to drop and run this year. I'm sure you can appreciate us taking each donation drop as an opportunity to immediately go through the box or bag that you bring us while you wait. If we find that your donation cannot be accepted, you will be able to take them with you to discard as you wish or keep. The one thing we stress is RESPECT. We must all treat our underprivileged population with the utmost respect when giving them freely. If you will not wear or allow your children to wear shoes or boots because they are so worn out or tattered, please do not bring them to our donation event. Treat others as you want to be treated...ALWAYS. For more information on our donation event, please inbox me or call 713-391-9575. Thank you!!!

Last year's Easter party was phenomenal! But, there was a tremendous amount of work in planning and ex*****on to serve 80 kids! This year, we have decided to forego the party, but the celebration continues! We are registering children to receive a custom Easter basket which will be handed to each child by the Easter Bunny himself! You can take a picture of your young one with the Easter Bunny when they receive their basket. Pre-registration is required - child's name, age (up to age 14), s*x (male or female), and phone number with parent or guardian name. We have a limited number of 50 baskets. Registration ends when we reach our limit! So, please hurry and get your registration in ASAP! THE DATE FOR PICKUP WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.CALL 713-391-9575 TO REGISTER! Sheila Lavallies-Murray

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This year, we have done a great job at collecting new and used clothing, shoes, and accessories for our community. The initial goal was to donate all of the items to a local church that opens the clothing doors up to the community in their surrounding area. Unfortunately, they have not opened those doors to the community or accepted our donations. Therefore, in an effort to fulfill our goal and our promises to our donors, we will hold a massive FREE CLOTHING AND SHOES, ETC. EVENT up to the community! Clothing for men and women (ALL SIZES) will be available. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2024 FROM 11:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M. EVERYTHING WILL BE FREE! FREE! FREE! We will provide bags for you to take your items. EVERYTHING FROM SHOES AND CLOTHES TO PURSES AND JEWELRY WILL BE FREE! INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!!! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT 4411 TAREYTON LANE, HOUSTON, TX 77047 FROM 11:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M.!!!