In many cases, before we leave to go to work, school or out for a jog it is normal to throw a pair of shoes on. However, many here at home or those around the world are not as fortunate.

That is behind the movement to reuse your unwanted shoes. Through the end of September, residents can drop off unwanted shoes at one of several locations throughout the Tri-State that will be ultimately used for a worthy cause.

Those shoes will be donated to Soles4Souls and used to help those who are in need both domestically and internationally. This organization specializes in either donating current shoes or taking shoes and developing them into a funding source to distribute new shoes throughout the country and around the world.

Anyone who has ever walked a just a few feet on gravel or stepped on something walking down the hall knows just how important shoes are. Now, imagine having to do this out of necessity and learning simply to bear the pain.

Next time you are looking to buy a new pair of shoes or simply want to clear some space in the closet, we encourage donating those unwanted or unused shoes to those who could benefit.