SoCal Middle Schoolers Distribute 2,000 Pairs of Shoes to Families in Need—No Small Feat

Published on June 21, 2024

A group of Chinese American students from Southern California successfully tackled the challenge of distributing thousands of pairs of shoes and other items to families in need, showcasing their dedication to community service. Recently, several girls at Walnut High School and Suzanne Middle School, both in Walnut, California, about 25 miles east of Los Angeles, were tasked by a volunteer group they are in with distributing 2,000 pairs of women’s shoes, nearly 600 blankets, and thousands of alcohol wipes to families. The donation effort is aimed at victims of domestic violence, homeless women, and women with disabilities, according to those who participated. “Fortunately, a team member suggested that we could seek help from churches [in finding recipients],” Julia Wang, a student at Walnut High School, said in Mandarin....