Students and staff can join the Workspace in the Memorial Union to make shoes from recycled denim.

The volunteer day for Sole Hope will run Wednesday, March 29 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Volunteers will follow a pattern to cut a shoe out of donated denim jeans. These cuttings will then be shipped to Uganda, where shoemakers will complete the work. The shoes will then be distributed from medical clinics.

Sole Hope’s mission is “offering HOPE, healthier lives, and freedom from foot-related diseases through education, jobs and medical relief,” according to its website.

Sole Hope encourages donations for each pair of shoes that will be made, but they are not required when you attend. Jean donations in advance are also welcomed and can be dropped off at The Workspace. 

The event does not require a registration and is open to all ages if accompanied by an adult. The Workspace is located at 2229 Lincoln Way on the Iowa State campus. Find more information at www.workspace.mu.iastate.edu or www.solehope.org.