Thousands of Atlanta students in need will get new shoes for school

The organization "Caring 4 Others" is collecting shoes for children as part of its annual "No Bare Soles" program. 

ATLANTA — Some children in metro Atlanta will get new shoes before they head back to school.

The organization Caring 4 Others is collecting shoes for children as part of its annual "No Bare Soles" program.

Channel 2 Action News stopped by the office Tuesday night to see some of the shoes they already have.

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The organization's founder told us they expect to give away 3,000 pairs of shoes.

"Everything Caring 4 Others does is new and it's really about uplifting the dignity of people," 
Eslene Richmond-Shockley said.

According to the Caring 4 Others website, with a $20 donation, you can sponsor No Bare Soles and provide a child with a new pair of shoes. Click here to support this annual event.

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