As this year’s Sales Day Chair for the Old Newsboys, I am honored to share why your support means more now than ever.
These are challenging times for many families. Yet every child deserves the dignity of walking into school with warm boots, socks, and sturdy shoes, feeling confident, cared for, and ready to learn. For over 100 years, Old Newsboys has been dedicated to that simple but powerful mission: ensuring no child is left behind because of something as basic as footwear.
Our volunteers work tirelessly year-round to reach every child we can, but we can’t do it without the help of our community. Each dollar donated and every hour volunteered directly supports children and families across mid-Michigan and those within a 25-mile radius of our Capitol – providing not only essential items but also the dignity and comfort every child deserves.
This mission is about more than giving; it’s about belonging. It’s about neighbors coming together to lift one another up, ensuring the next generation has what they need to thrive. When you support the Old Newsboys, you become part of a proud legacy of compassion, generosity, and community strength.
Thank you for standing with us – in your sturdy shoes or favorite boots – for giving your time, your generosity, and your heart to this cause. Together, we can make sure every child takes their own confident steps into school with dignity, warmth, and hope.
Jill Bowen is the Sales Day Chair for the Greater Lansing Old Newsboys Association.
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: The Old Newsboys: A legacy of dignity and community
Reporting by Jill Bowen, Lansing State Journal / Lansing State Journal
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