 

[caption id="attachment_131" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="From left to right (myself; Herb Johnson, President of San Diego Rescue Mission; Jenna Stauffer, Event Coordinator"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-131" title="sd-rescue-team" src="http://giveyoursole.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sd-rescue-team-300x205.jpg" alt="From left to right (myself; Herb Johnson, President of San Diego Rescue Mission; Jenna Stauffer, Event Coordinator" width="300" height="205" />[/caption]

Today I jumped in my car and set off to go meet up with the folks in charge of the San Diego Rescue Mission.  Give Your Sole is thrilled to be donating all the shoes collected at this years San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon to the mission.  Upon my arrival I found a parking spot right out front and fed the meter with what quarters I could find between my seats and under the mat.....hope it's enough...gotta feeling it won't be!

I was greeted by Jenna and Mark; both who were extremely kind.  I could tell right away they had found their calling as they made me feel at home.  I can only imagine they do the same for those that come in each night to escape from the streets for a night.  Every night 60+ women and children come in for food and shelter and the staff at the SD Rescue Mission are ready for them. Once a hospital, the building is a perfect fit for many at the mission allowing those that qualify for their year long program private rooms. 

After an hour or more of taking the tour and visiting with Herb I knew that Give Your Sole was blessed to be teaming up with them to help those in need.   I also knew my quarters most likely had run out and the ticket on my car confirmed it.....$30 for an hour and a half to visit with some wonderful people who are no doubt making a difference in the world and their community.....worth every penny!