UPDATE: The program for 2024 is no complete and according to Lynn Hemming, they were able to provide 68 pairs of shoes for local kids. This is the most that the program has provided in its 10 year history.
A great program is running once again this year so that Drumheller and area kids can have some new shoes for school.
Grace Lutheran Church has once again come forward with their New Shoes For School Program. Lynn Hemming from Grace Lutheran shares why their group believes this program is so important. “I think a lot of families are feeling the pinch of inflation and times are tough. I think it’s so great for kids self esteem to be able to look like other kids and have the things that other kids have and so on. We love to do this because we love to see the smiles on the kids faces. This is our 10th year of providing shoes.”
There are two sides of the coin with this program. Unfortunately numbers have grown over the years for the need for shoes, but the support continues to be as strong as ever confirms Hemming. “Last year we gave out a record number of 60 pairs of running shoes, but it is encouraging that some of the families we helped last year have told us that they’re doing OK this year and they’re not in need. There are families where the need is is ongoing, so we’re just happy to help wherever we can.” All the funds raised for the program comes from the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church and they are so proud to be able to help.
They have already started to hand out shoes for this year and will be continuing this week (Aug 26-31).
If you are in need of shoes for your young ones to go to school Hemming shares to reach out by phone to 403-820-4441 and they will set up a time so the kids can choose their new shoes for this upcoming school year.
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