CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A Chesterfield native launched a new program to help students start the school year with confidence and style.
The first-ever back-to-school sneaker giveaway through AcademKICKS took place on Saturday. Lavon Dixon, who founded the program in 2024, wanted to give back to her community.
AcademKICKS aims to boost youth confidence, self-expression and educational success. The program provides guidance and recognition along with sneaker donations…