01/31/2026
This Monday will be the final day you can drop off gently used shoes of all sizes except rollerblades and roller skates Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge. Please no shoes with holes in them.
Help BLACK by donating gently used or new shoes and in return we will help create entrepreneurship opportunities worldwide.
Every pair you give supports small business owners in developing countries. Shoes are repurposed and re-sold by micro-entrepreneurs, helping them build sustainable income, support their families, and strengthen their communities.
Your Donation Helps:
Reduce waste through responsible reuse
Support global small-business development
Empower families through entrepreneurship
Provide affordable footwear in underserved areas
Support BLACK fundraising efforts, youth programming, MLK Jr. and operational cost
What to Donate:
New or gently used adult & children’s shoes (no holes and no soles falling out)
Sneakers, boots, sandals, dress shoes (no rollerblades and no rollerskates)
Pairs in clean, wearable condition, and tied or rubberbanded together
Drop-Off Location:
BLACK, 1205 Redfield Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
Contact:
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHIME: 608-351-2778
Together, we can turn shoes into opportunities.
Thank you for supporting global entrepreneurship and BLACK fundraising efforts! Our goal is to collect 480 bags of shoes between now and January 31, 2026.
Please help spread the word! BLACK will receive .50 per pound raise over 4000lbs.
