February is footwear month for Froggy’s Closet

February is footwear month for Froggy’s Closet, a nonprofit dedicated to helping foster children, children in need and at risk.

The third annual fundraiser started when a foster child who appreciated all the items received but took the shoes out of the bag, said “Why are the bottom of my shoes always dirty?”

A new pair of shoes can be a feeling of love, pride, and acceptance, like a new beginning. Froggy’s wants all children to have that feeling. This fundraiser helps collect enough new shoes to fill all requests for one full year.

All types of shoes and sizes are accepted with an ongoing need for sneakers and tennis shoes.

Froggy’s Closet has partnered with several business in the community for drop-off locations, including the following:

• Berryville Grille | 9 E Main St. Berryville, VA
• Escutcheon Brewery | 142 W Commercial St.
• Kimberly’s | 135 N Braddock St.
• Scarpa Alta | 28 W Piccadilly St.
• Winchester Country Club | 1300 Senseny Rd.
• Winchester Moose Lodge | 215 E. Cork St.
• Wilkins Shoe Center | 7 S Loudoun Street Mall

In addition, shoe donations are accepted at Froggy’s Closet, 32 E. Piccadilly St., Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monetary donations are accepted by cash, check, or online at frog-kids.org.

For more information, call (540) 773-4192, email froggyscloset@gmail.com, or visit frog-kids.org.

Founded in 2009, Families Reaching Out Group (FROG), a Winchester, Virginia based nonprofit is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children who have been victims of abuse, neglect, or are at risk. Children and families in Winchester, and Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah, and Warren counties are served.