>>VCU Helps Donate 500 Pairs Of Shoes To Public School Students
(Richmond, VA) -- A University in Virginia stepping up to make sure students in public schools are starting off on the right foot. Katie Gray reports.Preview: SCRIPT:
Students, faculty, and staff at Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health donated over 500 pairs of shoes to public school students in Central Virginia through the 7 City Shoe Drive. Led by the VCU Division of Community Engagement, the shoe drive celebration was held at the Mary and Frances Youth Center. The nonprofit Winter's Place partnered with VCU for the drive. VCU employees, and volunteers distributed the shoes to schools and youth organizations in Richmond and Henrico County. The event aimed to show support for community engagement and plans to expand the drive in the future.