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Full Circle: Why Back-to-School Season Hits Home for Me

By Monica Lloyd | August 28, 2025

Back to school season has always been an important time for SC4K, but for me, it’s also deeply personal. August 29 would’ve been my mother’s 83rd birthday.   My…

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Having a Back-to-School BLAST: Highlights from SC4K’s 2nd Annual Back to School Bash

By Emily Clausing | August 21, 2025

This article was written by Emily Clausing, SC4K’s Special Projects & Partnerships Intern On August 1st, Shoes and Clothes for Kids held its second annual Back to School…

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Buses, Boxes, and Big Hearts: Stuff the Bus 2025 Breaks Records and Delivers Big for Kids in Need 

By Ananda Berwa | August 4, 2025

This post was written by Ananda Berwa, SC4K Distribution and Engagement Intern  On Friday, July 25, hundreds of generous Clevelanders once again stepped up to make sure local…

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Spotlight on International Newcomers Academy

By Michael Patterson | May 5, 2025

This article was written by guest author Michael Patterson, Community Liaison, at Margaret W. Wong & Associates LLC. Margaret W. Wong & Associates LLC has graciously sponsored Teacher…

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Cozy Reads and Warm Feet: SC4K Partners with CMSD for a Holiday Event

By Tammara Hill | December 19, 2024

This article was written by guest author Tammara Hill, who serves as Ombuds Specialist at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Each month, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Customer…

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Lubrizol sponsors first STEM-Themed Teacher Shop for STEM Educators

By Carolyn Sekerak | November 10, 2024

In 2024, SC4K added new program partnership opportunities for local companies and organizations to partner with SC4K in a meaningful way. One of the first companies to take…

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SC4K Hosts Back to School Bash to Connect Families with Free Resources for Students

By Monica Lloyd | August 14, 2024

SC5K coordinated the first Back to School Bash community event in partnership with Anthem and MetroHealth for the families at the Community Resource Center in August of 2024.…

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WWE Superstar Big E Visits SC4K for Backpack Build Event

By Carolyn Sekerak | July 19, 2024

SC4K was honored to be named one of three WWE Community Champions Showcase Partners leading up to the SummerSlam event in Cleveland on August 4, 2024. In preparation…

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2023 Highlights and Impact Report: SC4K’s Impact by the Numbers

By Sidnhy Cheng | March 23, 2024

2023 was a milestone year for Shoes and Clothes for Kids, and the proof is in the numbers. In March, we published our 2023 Highlights and Impact Report.…

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SC4K Free Store Re-Opens with Successful Teacher & Partner Shops

By Sidnhy Cheng | March 4, 2024

SC4K was thrilled to re-open the all-new “SC4K Free Store” in March, after being closed for several months to facilitate our organization’s move to the Community Resource Center.…

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