The ASHÉ Foundation
I wanted to share with you all some info about a particular cause that I am very passionate about, the ASHE' Foundation.
The ASHE' Foundation collects and distributes shoes, clothing, basic necessities, and services to aid the disadvantaged and underprivileged children of African nations. Below is a letter from the CEO, Dion Fearon, that is particularly touching. For more info please visit www.theashefoundation.org.
-KL
In March of 2008, I received an email that included the photo of a pair of feet wearing "plastic bottle flip flops". That image haunted me for months until finally I discussed with my mother my desire to make a difference. She encouraged me to start the non-profit organization that I had been thinking and talking about for years. I then pledged to myself to collect one (1) million pairs of shoes and distribute them to the underprivileged children and adults in Africa....MORE
