SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Local non-profit Holiday House Sarasota partnered with Gocio Elementary School on Monday to deliver a brand-new pair of shoes to hundreds of students, aiming to eliminate barriers to education and start the school year on a confident note.
With the school buzzing as kids tried on their new sneakers, organizers and educators highlighted the profound impact of consistency and support for families in need.
“With these children, a lot of time they don’t have consistency, whether that’s at home or in their lives,” said Hilary Yunis, Vice President of Holiday House Sarasota. “And to know that Holiday House is going to be coming back every year—I now see kindergartners that are now in 5th grade, and it’s so amazing.”…