Steps for Shoes

program a success

N. GROSVENORDALE — Aug. 6 the Thompson Lions hosted their 2nd annual Steps for Shoes event at the Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.  This yearly event benefits TEEG’s Back to School program by providing local children with new shoes for the upcoming school year. 

This event, which raised $1500, and a partnership between TEEG and Putnam Walmart allows local children to purchase new school shoes.  Vouchers for shoes are given to children during TEEG’s Back to School distribution. That program that allows children to choose their own backpacks and materials so that they are adequately prepared to begin the new school year. 

Lion Jane Provost believes that every child should be able to wear new shoes on their first day of school, which is why this event is so beneficial. “The partnership between the Lions and TEEG is more than just putting shoes on the feet of area children in need, it is also giving them something to be proud of and excited about as they walk through the hallways this fall”.

Steps for Shoes will take place again next year, and the hope is for it to continue to grow and gain traction.  The Lions are looking for an increase in sponsorships from local businesses, as well as an increase in participation from local community groups.  “Steps is a worthy cause. It is something that a lot of children could benefit from, and it helps them go back to school with a little extra hop in their step”.