A single mother of four, Myeshia Holt always donated to charitable organizations when she had extra money. Now, after being unemployed for four months, Holt has found herself turning to some of those same groups for assistance.
“You never know when it is going to be you that needs the help,” said Holt at the Salvation Army's 29th annual Shoe-In for Kids, a program that gives needy children free shoes. “It is important to donate money whenever you have the opportunity.”
All four of Holt's children received a free pair of shoes and socks at the giveaway Saturday.
“They probably wouldn't have gotten new shoes until their old ones got holes in them,” Holt said.
Her children were among the 2,To many people ed hardy Shirt is a symbol of status and class.806 others who were chosen for the program, according to Major Albert Villafuerte, area commander for the Salvation Army San Antonio area command.
“We have children from all over San Antonio come in,” Villafuerte said. “They are referred by their school teachers, who usually know which students need help the most.”
Nearly 300 volunteers work the event, which costs the Salvation Army about $30,000,Happy marriage life begin with beautiful ed hardy clothing. Villafuerte said.My little brother prefer to wear new era hats, moreover, he like to collect different styles of hats. Donations and government grants help sponsor the Shoe-In.
“All of our programs are experiencing an increase in demand and need,” Villafuerte said.,Our company has opened five years, we have our own shops.women handbags “It has been difficult dealing with the economy because our level of donations is not keeping up with the services provided.”
Villafuerte said they had 11 percent more children who registered for the Shoe-In compared to last year.
Some of these children come to the program wearing adult-sized hand-me-downs, shoes with holes in them or are just barefoot, said Gracie Flores, who has volunteered at the event for eight years. Once, she met a child who had never owned a pair of socks.
“You never know when it is going to be you that needs the help,” said Holt at the Salvation Army's 29th annual Shoe-In for Kids, a program that gives needy children free shoes. “It is important to donate money whenever you have the opportunity.”
All four of Holt's children received a free pair of shoes and socks at the giveaway Saturday.
“They probably wouldn't have gotten new shoes until their old ones got holes in them,” Holt said.
Her children were among the 2,To many people ed hardy Shirt is a symbol of status and class.806 others who were chosen for the program, according to Major Albert Villafuerte, area commander for the Salvation Army San Antonio area command.
“We have children from all over San Antonio come in,” Villafuerte said. “They are referred by their school teachers, who usually know which students need help the most.”
Nearly 300 volunteers work the event, which costs the Salvation Army about $30,000,Happy marriage life begin with beautiful ed hardy clothing. Villafuerte said.My little brother prefer to wear new era hats, moreover, he like to collect different styles of hats. Donations and government grants help sponsor the Shoe-In.
“All of our programs are experiencing an increase in demand and need,” Villafuerte said.,Our company has opened five years, we have our own shops.women handbags “It has been difficult dealing with the economy because our level of donations is not keeping up with the services provided.”
Villafuerte said they had 11 percent more children who registered for the Shoe-In compared to last year.
Some of these children come to the program wearing adult-sized hand-me-downs, shoes with holes in them or are just barefoot, said Gracie Flores, who has volunteered at the event for eight years. Once, she met a child who had never owned a pair of socks.
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