Sneakers y Sueños, Inc. marked a major milestone this month, collecting 126 pairs of shoes during the nonprofit organization’s first-ever community shoe drive.
The three-week initiative began July 27, 2026, and was made possible through the support of the Law Offices of the Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez, which opened its doors to the drive and gave employees an opportunity to donate new and gently used footwear.
Sneakers y Sueños founder and president Aaron Guerrero (right) is pictured delivering the collection alongside Maha Hejazi (left), a representative of the Advocate Program, as the organization completed the final step of its inaugural drive.
What followed was an overwhelming response. Employees throughout the office contributed shoes, while members of the facilities team helped coordinate the collection. By the drive’s conclusion, 126 pairs had been collected for distribution to individuals in need through the Advocate Program.
