As fans of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood will recall, Fred Rogers opened every episode by changing out of his loafers into a pair of sneakers.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, PBS39 and ArtsQuest have teamed up to launch a drive to collect shoes to help those less fortunate around the globe!
Fred Rogers Productions, producers of the beloved series, and Soles4Souls, a non-profit social enterprise that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world, have partnered to provide a dynamic, community volunteer opportunity for PBS stations nationwide as part of their anniversary efforts.
During the run of the new movie, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” from June 22 through July 8 at the ArtsQuest Center’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas, people can drop off gently used and new shoes at the cinema or at PBS39 studios during regular hours. To show their appreciation, ArtsQuest will provide a free cinema pass for every pair of shoes donated, and PBS39 will also provide a gift*. The shoes that PBS39 and ArtsQuest collect will be delivered to Soles4Souls.
WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? - Official Trailer [HD]
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*Limit of 5 cinema passes per person/per donation. Terms and conditions apply and are subject to change without notice. PBS39 and ArtsQuest reserve the right to not accept shoes if they are excessively worn or damaged.
Between June 22 and July 8, bring your gently used or new shoes of any kind (during business hours) to:
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
PBS39, 839 Sesame Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
For more information, please contact:
Jim Macdonald, 610-984-8130
jimm@wlvt.org
Tim Fallon, CEO of PBS39 said, “This is a great opportunity for PBS39 to work within our neighborhood to reach out and help affect the lives of people throughout the world. This is a wonderful and meaningful way for us to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
“This incredible support from Fred Rogers Productions and PBS stations nationwide is going to help us impact a lot of lives,” said Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Just one pair of used shoes sold by an entrepreneur in Haiti can provide five meals for a family, and 20 pairs can generate enough funds to send a child to school for an entire year in Honduras.”
PBS39 and ArtsQuest Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' with Special Guest David Newell
This is a special event reserved only for PBS39 and ArtsQuest members and tickets are limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit wlvt.ticketleap.com/mrmcfeely-visits-pbs39/.
David Newell appears in, "Won't You Be My Neighbor," a newly released documentary about the life, lessons, and legacy of the beloved children's television show host, Fred Rogers. The film will be playing at ArtsQuest Frank Banko Ale House Cinema now through July 12th. Visit http://www.steelstacks.org/event/7181/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/ for the complete listing of showtimes.
PBS39 and ArtsQuest will also host a talkback with David Newell on Saturday, July 7th and Sunday, July 8th at the 12:30pm showings. Audience members will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a Q&A with Mr. McFeely himself. For tickets or more information visit http://www.steelstacks.org/event/7191/wont-you-be-my-neighbor-with-david-newell-mr-mcfeely-from-mister-rogers-neighborhood/.