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Associated Press - November 18, 2009 4:15 AM ET
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Nashville-based charity that collects shoes for needy people has announced a fundraising partnership with a tax preparation firm.
According to a news release from the two, Soles4Souls will receive $25 for each new eligible client who has their tax preparation completed at a participating H&R Block retail office anywhere in the country.
H&R Block will also collect gently worn footwear to forward to worthy recipients.
Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away more than 5.5 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes worldwide.
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