{"id":7693,"date":"2022-10-12T23:04:52","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T04:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/?page_id=7693"},"modified":"2026-03-09T16:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:40:36","slug":"got-sneakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/northern-virginia\/news-events\/alnv-activities\/got-sneakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Got Sneakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This program is no longer active.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;3445&#8243; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693886259369{background-color: #1e73be !important;}&#8221;]Pairs of shoes donated to-date[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;$3399.50&#8243; color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693886272900{background-color: #1e73be !important;}&#8221;]Funds Raised[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;blue&#8221;][vc_column_text]In early 2022, we began a partnership with\u00a0<u><a href=\"http:\/\/gotsneakers.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/gotsneakers.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665776768055000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0KGfDdp06pLmzrGzCn9SYS\">GotSneakers.com<\/a><\/u>, an organization that compensates nonprofit organizations for the athletic shoes they collect. \u00a0The amount of compensation depends on the quality, style, and condition of the shoes.\u00a0 New and gently used athletic shoes garner higher compensation and are distributed to people needing shoes. \u00a0The money we earn from this effort supports our programs that help local children and their families.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative not only helps people who can&#8217;t afford footwear it also helps to keep shoes out of landfills.\u00a0\u00a0Because athletic shoes are made with materials that are not biodegradable, most end up in landfills or are incinerated.\u00a0 All heavily used and damaged shoes sent to GotSneakers are recycled either to reuse the materials or to convert to new energy. \u00a0So, your donated athletic shoes will not only help our chapter, they might also help others have quality footwear, and you\u2019ll help the planet by keeping the shoes out of landfills.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about this program at:\u00a0\u00a0<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gotsneakers.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.gotsneakers.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665776768055000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UFW-D88yyr2Qlgnzsvua1\">www.gotsneakers.com<\/a><\/u>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;drop-off-locations&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Drop-Off Locations<\/h2>\n<p>The following locations have partnered with ALNV to be a physical drop-off location for your gently-used sneakers. For information on additional drop-off locations, please email the associated area email above.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The House of Mercy\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AKeH2zFAvGBYBTvN7\">8170 Flannery Court, Manassas, VA 20109<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Manassas Chiropractic Center\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VQKcHmMz2ydEEP869\">10633 Crestwood Dr., Manassas, VA 20109<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Need to make other arrangements?<\/h2>\n<p>For information on how to drop-off sneakers in your area, please contact us using the associated email:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burke: <a href=\"mailto:burke@alnv.org\">burke@alnv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chantilly\/Fairfax: <a href=\"mailto:fairfax.chantilly@alnv.org\">fairfax.chantilly@alnv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fairfax: <a href=\"mailto:fairfax@alnv.org\">fairfax@alnv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Herndon: <a href=\"mailto:herndon@alnv.org\">herndon@alnv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Oakton: <a href=\"mailto:oakton@alnv.org\">oakton@alnv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Oak Hill: <a href=\"mailto:oakhill@alnv.org\">oakhill@alnv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Springfield: <a href=\"mailto:springfield@alnv.org\">springfield@alnv.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Donation Guidelines&#8221;]While we appreciate your willingness to give, not all donations will be accepted. We please ask that all donors be advised of the following donation guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>GotSneakers will only accept <strong><u>pairs<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0of athletic shoes, such as:\u00a0running, basketball, gym &amp; training shoes; shoes with\u00a0<u>rubber<\/u> cleats, and lifestyle and casual shoes. Unfortunately non-athletic footwear, such as dress shoes, heels, rain boots, sandals, slip-ons, water socks, or wedges are not accepted.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;preferred-brands&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;donation-guidelines&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Preferred Brands<\/h3>\n<p>As with all fashion, names are important. 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