There were plenty of shoes and
smiles to go around Wednesday morning as 372 District 205 students received new
shoes as part of the annual Jack Larson Shoe Project. Fittingly enough — with
the spirit of giving in the air — volunteers helped fit the children with their
new shoes in the Walmart Garden Center, which already is being turned into the
store’s Christmas display area.
The late Jack Larson and the Rev. David Parker of First Presbyterian Church started the project in 2006, when 80 grade school students received new shoes. Parker said he and Larson talked about expanding the program. Now, students in grades K-12 receive new footwear. All the kids also received two pairs of socks, The program continues to grow each year.Low prices on kinds of the louisvuittonshoes,
Volunteers of all ages escorted children to chairs to fit them with shoes. There were kind words and an effort to put shy, younger children at ease.
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Parker said about 14 of the high school students volunteered to help. One of those students, Nicole Fowler, a sophomore at GHS North,Order high quality breitlingwatches at home. We will run out of fake watches of all popular brands of our online shop! was asked why she volunteered. She said she received shoes from the program in the past.
“I just want to give back and help little kids,” Fowler said. “They need someone to look up to. Just seeing all these kids happy, it just makes my day.”
Many sponsors help keep the program going. Larson passed away in the spring of 2010. In addition to First Presbyterian Church, others involved include Walmart, District 205, WAIK radio, WGIL radio, the Elks club, the Galesburg Community Foundation, the District 205 Public Schools Foundation and individual donors.
Parker said the church raised about $2,500 through men’s Lenten breakfasts and individual donations. Parker said it costs about $6,000 to buy all the shoes given out.
As one school bus after another dropped off students, Bobbi Pio of the Galesburg Community Foundation explained that Larson established an endowment before his death to continue to help pay for this and other programs for kids. She said $10,000 is needed each year for the shoes, as well as a coats for kids program and another effort that puts refurbished band instruments into the hands of students.
The late Jack Larson and the Rev. David Parker of First Presbyterian Church started the project in 2006, when 80 grade school students received new shoes. Parker said he and Larson talked about expanding the program. Now, students in grades K-12 receive new footwear. All the kids also received two pairs of socks, The program continues to grow each year.Low prices on kinds of the louisvuittonshoes,
Volunteers of all ages escorted children to chairs to fit them with shoes. There were kind words and an effort to put shy, younger children at ease.
“One of the cool things happening this year,Read Mens watchreplica eBay Review and Guides in the eBay categories. we’ve got a group of GHS North students helping,” Parker said. “The interesting thing about them, they’re actually going to be recipients of shoes, as well.”
High school and middle school students were allowed to go to the store’s shoe department and pick out shoes from the store, rather than the ones ordered for the younger children.Full range of cheappanerai available to buy online with 0% finance,
Parker said about 14 of the high school students volunteered to help. One of those students, Nicole Fowler, a sophomore at GHS North,Order high quality breitlingwatches at home. We will run out of fake watches of all popular brands of our online shop! was asked why she volunteered. She said she received shoes from the program in the past.
“I just want to give back and help little kids,” Fowler said. “They need someone to look up to. Just seeing all these kids happy, it just makes my day.”
Many sponsors help keep the program going. Larson passed away in the spring of 2010. In addition to First Presbyterian Church, others involved include Walmart, District 205, WAIK radio, WGIL radio, the Elks club, the Galesburg Community Foundation, the District 205 Public Schools Foundation and individual donors.
Parker said the church raised about $2,500 through men’s Lenten breakfasts and individual donations. Parker said it costs about $6,000 to buy all the shoes given out.
As one school bus after another dropped off students, Bobbi Pio of the Galesburg Community Foundation explained that Larson established an endowment before his death to continue to help pay for this and other programs for kids. She said $10,000 is needed each year for the shoes, as well as a coats for kids program and another effort that puts refurbished band instruments into the hands of students.
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