Linda Blair from the Kewanee Area United Way was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Friday to talk about their Shoes for Kids initiative. The Kewanee Area United Way is teaming up with several local businesses to make sure local kids have shoes to wear to school. The need is greater than you think with the United Way setting a goal of filling 200 applications for new shoes, more than 200 pairs of shoes are being purchased. The Kewanee Area United Way has committed a substantial funding, pledging to match up to $6000 in donations. The program aims to distribute 200 pairs of shoes initially, with plans for expansion. Donations are welcomed at KAUW.org or by dropping by the United Way office at the Henry County Senior Center.
