Scottsdale, Arizona – Urban Kidz, a Scottsdale, Arizona, boutique that features fun and affordable clothing for infants, and toddlers, up to tweens, is partnering with Boots for Our Troops to raise money for military service men and women and their families in Arizona.
Urban Kidz is providing a cut out pair of desert military boots for a minimum donation of $2.00. Once a donation is made, the customer can write their name or message on the boots which get displayed in the store. All of the money donated to Boots for our Troops goes to help military families in Arizona.
“Most of us know someone who has a dad, mom, or other loved one in the military and know what an incredible sacrifice they are making. I want to bring awareness to kids about our military and the act of “giving back” to those who so generously serve. My vision is to see this whole store covered in Boots for Our Troops!” says Lila Metcalf, owner of Urban Kidz, and who also has a brother- in-law currently serving in the military.
The Boots for Our Troops promotion runs through October 31st at Urban Kidz located in the Shops at Gainey Village, 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste 220., Scottsdale, AZ 85255; phone 480-483-6800, http://www.urbankidzwear.com
About Urban Kidz:
Since 2003 Urban Kidz has provided one-of-a kind boutique style children’s clothing at affordable prices. Their clothes have been seen on Ava Priestly, daughter of Jason Priestly, as well as children of local Scottsdale area celebrities and have been featured in So Scottsdale Magazine, Raising Arizona Kids Magazine, The New York Times and more. Urban Kidz carries clothing sizes to fit infants up to tweens and everything in between. They are located at 8787 N. Scottsdale Road, Ste 220, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. Http://www.urbankidzwear.com
About Boots for Our Troops:
In early 2008, three Vietnam Veterans and Tempe residents were recounting their stories of how they returned home from their war. Unfortunately, none had any positive memories of their return home to a country that was in turmoil and many of its citizens made no distinction between the war and the warrior. They decided to do something positive and worked through a concept that has transformed itself into a mission oriented fundraiser known as “Boots for Our Troops”.
“It was imperative to our success to make it convenient for people to support our troops”, said Rich Bank, a founding member of Boots for Our Troops.
By Veterans Day, 2008, a small band of volunteers had raised $25,000.00 from retail outlets across several Arizona cities and towns and then disbursed virtually all of the money to qualified 501(c)3 service organizations around the State which supports Arizona’s Veterans, military personnel, and their families. For more information go to: http://www.tempeveteransfoundation.org.
