Shoes 4 Kids continues to help those in need

More than just volunteering, it’s about working together as a community so that no child in Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta has to go without shoes. That is the mindset of the Faith-in-Action students at Catholic Central High School. Shoes 4 Kids President, Mallory Kristjanson, explains how well the program is going in its fourth year. Kristjanson says those who need shoes can turn to their family school liaison counselor, student support worker, while those who would like to donate can do so by heading over Fredy’s Paint. They are a central drop-off location all year round and they also have it set up at any local RBC branch.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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