ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Community members donated shoes and socks for those in need at a fitness facility in Allentown Saturday.
Attendees filled two boxes with new and gently worn shoes and socks for Soles4Souls, Steel Fitness Premier said in a news release.
Steel Fitness Premier said the nonprofit turns shoe and clothing donations into opportunity for people in need.
Donors earned extra chances at door prizes at the Saturday event, which marked Steel Fitness Premier’s 20th anniversary.
The facility said hundreds of neighbors, members and families enjoyed free classes, pool time, kids’ activities, and a day of community celebration.
South Whitehall Township Commissioner Glenn Guanowsky and U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie presented proclamations recognizing Steel Fitness’s 20 years of service to the community at the 11 a.m. ceremony, according to the news release.
Steel Fitness Premier said children took part in pumpkin decorating and balloon figures, while adults and families joined classes and used the pools.
Twelve door prizes were awarded, including tickets to the IronPigs, Musikfest and the Phantoms, as well as prizes from the participating partners, the facility said.
“Seeing so many neighbors and members fill our building was the best way we could have marked 20 years. We’re grateful to our community, our partners and the officials who joined us, and we’re looking forward to the next 20,” said Tom Fenstermacher, owner of Steel Fitness.