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How Kids Receive Shoes and Boots

As originally designed, George Palmer worked with school teachers to identify children who met the criteria. Today that means if a child is eligible for the free or reduced lunch program at school, he/she is eligible to receive a voucher from The Old Newsboys to purchase a pair of shoes or boots. The Old Newsboys works in conjunction with a few defined retailers, in Lansing and surrounding areas, where the vouches can be redeemed. Interested guardians should contact their child’s school office for an application.

The entire program is managed by an outside administrator. All information is kept strictly confidential. The Old Newsboys receives a report on how many children were served in each of our targeted communities. This enables us to identify areas of greatest need and in turn, ensure each community has an opportunity to take advantage of our shoe and boot program. In conjunction with Michigan 211, the Old Newsboys Association may also assist families who have suffered loss from fire, flood, or other unfortunate events.