SUNY Oswego has again joined an annual local effort, titled “Tithe My Shoes,” to collect new or gently used shoes and boots for the Rescue Mission with an emphasis on children’s shoes. Those interested in supporting the campaign can drop off items through Dec. 11 in the Culkin Hall lobby.
SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu is proud to participate once again in the collection effort this year. In his office are a pair of shoes he wore when he first came to America as an immigrant student, and he speaks of them often.
The annual charity drive is announced by New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, a longtime supporter and promoter of the effort spearheaded by former Central Square Mayor and Executive Director of the Oswego County Conference of Mayors Millard “Mudd” Murphy.
Shoes collected will be repaired and delivered in time for the holidays. Murphy works with Ralph Rotella, owner of the Discount Shoe Repair store in Syracuse, who donates his time to clean and fix shoes before delivering them to the Rescue Mission.
Other drop-off sites around the county include:
- Leader Barclay’s Assembly District Office, 19 Canalview Mall, Fulton
- Oswego City Hall, 13 West Oneida St., Oswego
- Central Square Community Church, 833 U.S. Rt. 11, Central Square, Tuesdays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Pulaski Village Office, 4917 Jefferson St., Pulaski
- Phoenix Village Office, 455 Main St., Phoenix
- Central Square Clerk Office, 3125 East Ave., Central Square
- Town of Mexico Town Clerk Office, 64 S Jefferson St., Mexico
- Central Square School District Administrative Offices, 44 School Drive, Central Square
- Cleveland Village Hall, 2 Clay St., Cleveland
- Parish Municipal Office, 2938 E Main St., Parish