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Soles for Christ is now collecting new tennis shoes for its annual program distribution. The goal of the program is to provide a new pair of shoes for each child to start school in, and in turn, boost the child’s self-esteem and enthusiasm for the coming school year.  We would like to invite…

Adopt-a-Family on pace for historic turnout As Christmas nears, it’s time for Adopt-a-Family to get underway. For 40 years, Adopt-a-Family has helped families struggling financially celebrate Christmas and receive presents. The application process, both to give and receive gifts started at the end…

As Adopt A Family enters 40th year, another big year could be in store Posted Nov 08, 2023 11:08 AM By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post As the Adopt A Family program enters its 40th year, AFL-CIO Community Services could be looking at another big year of families in need. Executive Director Nichi…

Soles For Christ is a program sponsored by AFL-CIO Community Services which enables any child in Pre-K (must be 4 years old) through 12th grades, in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb and Doniphan Counties, to receive a NEW pair of tennis shoes to wear their first day of school. This program started…

While pumpkins and turkeys might be on everyone’s mind, many are already thinking about how they’re going to afford presents for under the tree. Anyone worrying about not being able to provide loved ones with gifts for the holidays can apply for AFL-CIO Community Services’ Adopt-A-Family Christmas…