Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Back to School (with some new shoes)



We are only one week away from the 2011-2012 school year and you can tell that by the activity around Shared Blessings. I remember nearly 14 years ago to why Shared Blessings began ... it started in the garage of a wonderful woman named Devonna Edwards who wanted to make sure that children had enough clothes. She didn't want them to go without and face ridicule for wearing the same clothes day after day.

That vision carries on today as we continually seek to meet the needs of students of every age. Thousands of children come through Shared Blessings every year finding something better to wear. They come and find a new shirt that they can be proud of at school. They find shoes (picture above) that make them run faster (didn't we all believe that when we got a new pair). They find socks without holes. They receive backpacks and school supplies that would have never been possible.

Smiles abound here at Shared Blessings. We are grateful for your partnership.