Forty Dollars Left, and Two Pairs of Shoes to Buy
Picture this: It’s the last week of August. Payday came and went. After rent, groceries, and bills, you have forty dollars left until the next cheque. And your child needs indoor shoes. And outdoor shoes. And a lunch bag. And a backpack, because last year’s has a broken zipper and doesn’t quite fit anymore. Forty dollars. That’s the reality many families in Clarington East are facing right now, and it’s exactly why our Back to School program exists. More Than…