Shoes for Kids: Church, community give kids jump start to school year

Shoes for Kids: Church, community give kids jump start to school year

Rockwall, TX (August 15, 2024) – In 2013, Ron Dick volunteered at First United Methodist Church Rockwall’s annual back-to-school event, Shoes for Kids, and walked away from that experience moved by the smiles on the faces of the children. “Seeing those smiles made all the difference” says Ron. “My wife, Linda, and I were so […]

Rockwall County’s Back to School Fair: A resounding success investing over $100k into our community

Rockwall County’s Back to School Fair: A resounding success investing over $100k into our community

Rockwall, TX (August 2, 2023) – Rockwall County Helping Hands takes immense pride in announcing the overwhelming success of its recent Back to School Bash, held last Saturday in collaboration with First Methodist Church “Shoes for Kids” thanks to your support.  This event was an exceptional display of compassion, collaboration, and community spirit, with a profound […]

Shoes for Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children step into next school year

Shoes for Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children step into next school year

ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2022) — This summer, Rockwall area residents can help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot through the Christian based community program, Shoes For Kids. On Saturday, July 30, First United Methodist Church Rockwall – in partnership with area churches and civic organizations […]

Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

Shoes For Kids program accepting donations to help underprivileged children kick off the school year right

ROCKWALL, TX – May 6, 2021 — This summer, the community will help local children from low-income families start the next school year off on the right foot with the Shoes For Kids program. On July 31st, the First United Methodist Church Rockwall will host a massive distribution event providing shoes, backpacks, school supplies and […]

Art’s a Blast painting party benefits Shoes for Kids

Art’s a Blast painting party benefits Shoes for Kids

[royalslider id=”5″] Art’s A Blast, a popular paint and party venue in Rockwall, hosted a fundraising event March 27, to help ensure that children in need have new shoes to wear for back-to-school. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Rockwall and organized by Amy Conner, the painting party was the first of several special […]