In mid-March, Las Cruces Assistant Director Irma Smith (below in white cap) volunteered with local church “Heart for the World,” in an outreach event for homeless children and their families. Over 400 pairs of new shoes were donated to children from McArthur Elementary School, statistically considered one of the poorest schools in the city and having the highest number of homeless children in the entire district. The day’s activities included lunch and games. “My favorite part of the outreach was seeing the kids excited about a new pair of shoes,” said Smith, who also played soccer with the children.
