TEMPLE, Texas — KCEN 6 News is partnering with Communities in Schools out in Killeen to host a shoes and sock drive from Nov. 18 to Dec. 18.
For the Shoes 4 Kids Drive, we are asking folks to donate new socks and/or shoes for students who are in need for several school districts across Central Texas, including but not limited to: Killeen ISD, Temple ISD, Copperas Cove ISD, Salado ISD and Jarrell ISD.
“You would be surprised how many kids go to school wearing dilapidated shoes; shoes with holes in them or shoes with soles literally hanging by a thread. Needless to say, this can be embarrassing for the student, and usually leads to lower self-esteem,” said Executive Director Michael Dewees. “In addition, you would be surprised how a new pair of shoes can brighten up the face of a student in need. Believe it or not, in situations such as this, a new pair of shoes is preferred much more by the child than any toy or game! I think that alone speaks volumes.”…