Quinnipiac PT Department Donates Shoes to Homeless Shelters

Quinnipiac University’s Physical Therapy Department donates more than 70 pairs of gently used shoes to homeless shelters

NORTH HAVEN – The Physical Therapy Department at Quinnipiac University recently collected more than 70 pairs of gently used shoes to be donated to homeless shelters throughout Connecticut recently as part of the American Physical Therapy Association of Connecticut’s PT Day of Service Shoe Drive.

The Graduate Physical Therapy Club spread the word about the shoe drive throughout the North Haven Campus.

“As students, we hope to make a direct positive impact in our local community that we are lucky and grateful to be a part of during our time at Quinnipiac,” said Nicole Mawhirter, a graduate physical therapy student. “It was meaningful for our PT community to donate shoes, as proper footwear can help community members stay active and protect their feet against the elements.”
Mawhirter said she hopes Quinnipiac students, especially those studying physical therapy, continue to launch and participate in initiatives like this to benefit the surrounding community.