In this 2019 photo, new shoes of all sizes are set up on tables at Third Street Bethel AME Church for youngsters to select before the first day of school. With the pandemic, school principals will work this year with participating churches to get shoes for students who request them.
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’New Shoes For Back To School’ reaches 15-year mark of providing for youngsters
As students across the metro region prepare for in-person classes, they are looking to get new school clothes, especially rocking shoes and fine sneakers.