Samaritan's feet is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization founded in 2003 by nigerian-born "manny" ohonme to help curb the spread of foot-borne diseases, provide access to education, and share hope…

Samaritan's feet is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization founded in 2003 by nigerian-born "manny" ohonme to help curb the spread of foot-borne diseases, provide access to education, and share hope with children/individuals in need by washing their feet, giving them a new pair of shoes, and helping them to believe that their dreams can come true. We play a vital role in the lives of individuals across the U.S. Through our shoes of hope program - bringing a life-changing message of hope, love and compassion while meeting physical needs and inspiring belief in the value of life and service. These service projects help empower individuals, strengthen communities, address social problems, and move US closer to DR. King's vision of a "beloved community", reduce the financial burden faced by many families and ease the decision they often make in choosing which basic necessities they will provide their individuals by distributing shoes and socks. Multiple events will occur in 12 cities in and around the 2018 MLK JR holiday, impacting 6,000 individuals; serving the others throughout the year. These events will take place in some of the country's most impoverished and broken areas. This program will improve lives by providing a basic necessity and giving hope for a brighter future through one-on-one interaction. IT will strengthen communities through the foot washing, breaking cultural barriers and strengthening community relationships while fostering civic engagement by community members. These themes are especially powerful when placed in the shadow of DR. Martin luther king JR., who reminded US that service brings people together from different backgrounds and benefits most those who serve. The total cost of the 2018 shoes of hope/MLK JR day of service program is $850,000. Your investment of $106,060 will help cover cost to impact 6,000 of these impoverished individuals.