This April, the Murray Education Foundation will host the “Step Up for Students” campaign to support Murray students in need of footwear.

“We’re encouraging people to donate a new pair of shoes or boots and pairs of socks to help kids in need,” Doug Perry said, Foundation executive director. “We have a large number of kids who come in new every year at poverty levels so we have a pretty significant need. This would take some of the burden off them and their families.”

The Murray community can simply drop off new shoes at designated collection sites or donate funds to purchase the necessary footwear. More information on collection sites and how to participate is available on the Murray Education Foundation’s website (murrayeducationfoundation.org) and the Murray School District’s site (www.murrayschools.org).

This initiative follows a month-long fundraiser called “Step Up for a Cause,” hosted by Intermountain Healthcare in March, to provide shoes for Murray students.

“Intermountain Medical Center is teaming up with Murray Education Foundation to go the distance and make a difference,” Perry said. “Some of these kids come to school and what they’re wearing is not adequate, either clothing or footwear. In some cases, it’s not conducive to them to be able to focus on learning. We’re wanting to help this population that is socially, economically underserved.” λ