The Walk In My Shoes Foundation

12/29/2025

12/29/2025

On Christmas Eve, my son, Sean Thomas , played Santa Claus at The Cracker Barrel Pearland for all of the customers who arrived for breakfast! He handed out 18 gifts before running out. We bought candy and other small goodies and even had Ronda, a Cracker Barrel employee pitch in and buy little gifts and candy for the kids out of her own money! She also played Santa's helper. This was Sean's third year playing Santa on his own. The Cracker Barrel didn't ask him to do it, but definitely accepted it with open arms and tremendous smiles. We will see you next year! Thanks Sean for your charm, dedication, and gift for bringing smiles to kids at Christmas!!!

12/29/2025

Our Annual Christmas Party was a great success! We were sponsored by The Cracker Barrel Pearland with the restaurant providing full meals and drinks for 13 kids and 5 parents. Gifts were provided by The Cracker Barrel Pearland retail store for all 13 kids and their parents. Friends of The Walk In My Shoes Foundation also provided gifts of pajamas, clothing, and house shoes. We played games with winning prizes and desserts were provided by me. All in all everyone had a fantastic celebration. We were able to sponsor 3 families this year and are looking forward to sponsoring more with the help of others like yourselves!

11/20/2025

Each year, The Walk In My Shoes Foundation ends the year with a Christmas party honoring two needy families, and this year is no different. I enlist the help of my group, The Empowered Divas Network, to help make the holiday season special for those families. This year is no different. There are two families we will be helping this holiday season: 1 single, disabled mom with five kids, and a family with an unemployed mom and dad and six kids! The goal is to provide Christmas pajamas and house slippers for each member. I have already enlisted the help of the manager of The Cracker Barrel in Pearland to assist me with a Christmas party for both families. I NEED YOUR HELP WITH PAJAMAS AND HOUSE SLIPPERS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

FAMILY #1
Mom - women's size 5, shoe size 7.5
Boy (age 12) - size 12-14, shoe size 4
Girl (age 10) - size 10-12, shoe size 3
Boy (age 4) - size 5T, shoe size 11
Boy (age 3) - size 4T, shoe size 10
Boy (age 1-1/2) - size 3T, shoe size 7

FAMILY #2
Girl (age 6) - size 6X, shoe size 13
Boy (age 8) - size 8, shoe size 2
Girl (age 9) - size 12, shoe size 4
Girl (age 11) - size 12, shoe size 5 womens
Boy (age 13) - size men's medium shirts, pants size 28, shoe size men's size 7
Girl (age 17) - size 5 women's pants, women's med. shirts, shoe size 9.5

If you wish to donate, please only donate brand-new. NEW toys and other gift items are welcome as well. The main items requested are Christmas pajamas and house slippers. Please inbox me with any questions and to make your donations. Thanking you in advance for your spirit of giving!

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11/13/2025

It's that time of year again! The fall/winter season seems to be the hardest on the low income and homeless population. We need your help to supply shoes to children, women, and men during the winter months. We need CLOSED-TOED SHOES AND BOOTS. Collections will be held on Sunday, November 30th, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. - 4411 Tareyton Lane, Houston, TX 77047. PLEASE NOTE: SHOES AND BOOTS MUST BE GENTLY USED OR BRAND NEW. In past collections, donors have taken this event as their opportunity to bring their "throwaways" to us and drop them off leaving us with the chore of sorting through trash shoes and even their garbage! Shameful actions! We will, however, not allow donors to drop and run this year. I'm sure you can appreciate us taking each donation drop as an opportunity to immediately go through the box or bag that you bring us while you wait. If we find that your donation cannot be accepted, you will be able to take them with you to discard as you wish or keep. The one thing we stress is RESPECT. We must all treat our underprivileged population with the utmost respect when giving them freely. If you will not wear or allow your children to wear shoes or boots because they are so worn out or tattered, please do not bring them to our donation event. Treat others as you want to be treated...ALWAYS. For more information on our donation event, please inbox me or call 713-391-9575. Thank you!!!

03/10/2025

Last year's Easter party was phenomenal! But, there was a tremendous amount of work in planning and ex*****on to serve 80 kids! This year, we have decided to forego the party, but the celebration continues! We are registering children to receive a custom Easter basket which will be handed to each child by the Easter Bunny himself! You can take a picture of your young one with the Easter Bunny when they receive their basket. Pre-registration is required - child's name, age (up to age 14), s*x (male or female), and phone number with parent or guardian name. We have a limited number of 50 baskets. Registration ends when we reach our limit! So, please hurry and get your registration in ASAP! THE DATE FOR PICKUP WILL BE SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.CALL 713-391-9575 TO REGISTER! Sheila Lavallies-Murray

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12/19/2024

This holiday season has been a definite busy and exciting one. We had two single moms to reach out for clothing and shoes for their kids. The first mom is single with five kids homeless staying with a friend for the past 7 months. Her kids are ages 8 mts., 2 yrs., 4 yrs., 9 yrs., and 12 years old all very energetic happy kids. Mom has reached out for food assistance, clothes, and shoes for her babies and we have reached out to our supporters for assistance with providing their needs. We have even collected toys for the kids to open on Christmas morning.

Mom no. 2 is single with 6 kids: triplets age 5, twins age 11, and a 14-year-old son all needing clothes, shoes, and gifts for Christmas. Unfortunately, this family is not happy and energetic as mom lost her job three weeks ago and is feeling the pinch. We have collected clothing, a few pairs of shoes, and some toys for them to open on Christmas morning.

Each family needs food and all other items listed. Donations of clothing and toys are promised by several people to be delivered to me on tomorrow. If you would like to contribute, please contact me at 713-391-9575 and/or CashApp: $SheilaLavallies. During this holiday season, we ask that you open your hearts to help support these two families. God Bless! Attached is the latest information on the families needs:

Mom – Vanessa – size: SMALL Shoes: 7-1/2
BOY age 12: CLOTHES: SZ. 10 SHOES: size 2
GIRL age 9: CLOTHES: Sz. 10 SHOES: size 2
BOY age 4: CLOTHES: SZ 5 SHOES: size 9
BOY age 2: CLOTHES: SZ 3 SHOES: size 8
BOY age 8-months old: CLOTHES: 18 months SHOES: size 4

Mom – size: MEDIUM Tops – 8/10 Bottoms, SHOES: size 7/8
BOY age 14: Shirt: Medium Youth Pants: 14/16 Slim Shoes: 6-1/2 adult
GIRL TWINS:
Girl age 11: TOP & BOTTOM - 8/10 slim Shoes: 5-1/2 kids
Girl age 11: TOP & BOTTOM – 12/14 Shoes: 6 kids
TRIPLETS:
Girl age 5: TOP & BOTTOM – 6T Shoes: 13C kids
Boy age 5: TOP & BOTTOM – 6T Shoes: 1U kids
Girl age 5: TOP & BOTTOM – 6T Shoes: 12C kids

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10/18/2024

This year, we have done a great job at collecting new and used clothing, shoes, and accessories for our community. The initial goal was to donate all of the items to a local church that opens the clothing doors up to the community in their surrounding area. Unfortunately, they have not opened those doors to the community or accepted our donations. Therefore, in an effort to fulfill our goal and our promises to our donors, we will hold a massive FREE CLOTHING AND SHOES, ETC. EVENT up to the community! Clothing for men and women (ALL SIZES) will be available. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2024 FROM 11:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M. EVERYTHING WILL BE FREE! FREE! FREE! We will provide bags for you to take your items. EVERYTHING FROM SHOES AND CLOTHES TO PURSES AND JEWELRY WILL BE FREE! INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!!! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT 4411 TAREYTON LANE, HOUSTON, TX 77047 FROM 11:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M.!!!

01/07/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!!! We are now gearing up for our annual shoe drive to be held in April 2024! Your Spring cleaning efforts can begin early this year! Have the kiddos outgrown last year's shoes? Have your tastes in shoes changed? Why not pass those puppies on to someone who can continue their legacy? As always, please do not donate ragged, torn, worn-out, or useless shoes. WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT NEW AND GENTLY USED/WORN SHOES. WE WILL ALSO ACCEPT BRAND-NEW UNUSED SOCKS FOR ALL AGES. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Shoes needed: babies, children, teens, and adults tennis shoes, walking shoes, flats, and sandals. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT STILETTOS, LADIES PUMPS, DRESS SHOES, OR FLIPFLOPS.

THE DROP-OFF DATE AND SITE WILL BE FORTHCOMING! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Luke 3:10,11
“What should we do then?” the crowd asked. John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

James 2:15-16
"If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, 'Go in peace, be warmed and filled'. without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?