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Newtown podiatrist Dr. Lawrence Kalker is again partnering with Valley Youth House in Warminster for our 5^th Annual Holiday Sock Drive to benefit the shelter.

The Sock Drive will take place beginning this fall through January 1^st. Kalker Podiatry is reaching out to their patients as well as the community at large again this year to donate new pairs of socks to this very worthy organization. Since 2013, the Sock Drive has been a huge success collecting more than 2,800 pairs of socks as well as nearly $2,000 in monetary donations.

Socks may be dropped off at Kalker Podiatry, 6 South Sycamore Street, Newtown. To make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to Valley Youth House (please designate Warminster/Bucks Shelter on the check). Monetary donations may be mailed directly to Valley Youth House, 1500 Sansom Street, Suite 300A, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

Kalker Podiatry specializes in geriatric, pediatric, and family foot care. Dr. Lawrence Kalker treat all conditions affecting the foot and ankle including sports injuries and diabetic foot disorders.

Valley Youth House Shelter in Warminster is a 13-bed facility for runaway, homeless, troubled, abused and neglected boys and girls ages 17 and under. The shelter is a safe haven for young people with the ultimate goal of having them rejoin their families. Founded in 1973, Valley Youth House provides a first line of defense for troubled young people and their families. Valley Youth House does more than just provide homes for Pennsylvania’s vulnerable, abused and homeless youth. They partner with thousands of individuals each year to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. With dedicated street outreach, housing, counseling, skills training, health, prevention, and intervention services, they empower resilient young people in establishing promising futures.

For further information, please contact Kalker Podiatry at 215-968-4048 or visit their website at www.KalkerPodiatry.com. To learn more about Valley Youth House, please call 215-422-9760 or visit their website at www.valleyyouthouse.com