Photos: Spring Shoe Party
Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway. The event, organized by Educational Enrichment Foundation and sponsored by volunteers Chris and Teresa Lomuto, aims to help disadvantaged students throughout the Tucson Unified School District by providing them with necessities to succeed in school.
Spring Shoe Party
Kindergartener Sarah Swafford, 5, from Borman Elementary School eyes a pair of pink cowgirl boots while trying on a pair of flats. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway. The event, organized by Educational Enrichment Foundation and sponsored by volunteers Chris and Teresa Lomuto, aims to help disadvantaged students throughout the Tucson Unified School District by providing them with necessities to succeed in school.
Spring Shoe Party
Volunteer and sponsor Chris Lomuto helps third-grader Jordan Castro, 9, from Morgan MaxwellK-8 School at the register. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.
Spring Shoe Party
Students from Roberts-Naylor K-8 School head back to school from the spring shoe shopping party. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.
Spring Shoe Party
Second-grader Mustapha Lumen, 7, brings his new pairs of socks and shoes to the register. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.
Spring Shoe Party
Kindergartener Sarah Swafford, 5, from Borman Elementary School receives her new pair of shoes, pink cowgirl boots. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.
Spring Shoe Party
Kindergartener Sarah Swafford, 5, from Borman Elementary School receives a cookie at he spring shoe shopping party. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.
Spring Shoe Party
Sixth-grader Manuel Ramos, 12, from Roberts-Naylor K-8 School tries on a new pair of shoes that he can play basketball in. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.
Spring Shoe Party
Sixth-grader Manuel Ramos, 12, from Roberts-Naylor K-8 School tests out a pair of tennis shoes. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.
Spring Shoe Party
Pamela Francis, executive director of Education Enrichment Foundation, helps a student pick out a new pair of shoes. Nearly 140 students from 29 schools received a new pair of shoes, 3 pairs of socks, a book, a toothbrush and a cookie at the first of three spring shoe shopping parties from the new Payless Super Store on Broadway.