Easter Meal, New Shoes Part Of Denver Rescue Mission Holiday Tradition
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DENVER (CBS4)- The Denver Rescue Mission and Volunteers of America helped hundreds celebrate the Easter holiday a little early on Friday. They served a holiday meal at the Lawrence Street shelter downtown.
"Not only does it give them confidence and protection from the elements, it gives them a sense of dignity to have a fresh new pair of shoes. It's really awesome to provide them that," said Denver Rescue Mission spokeswoman Nicole Tschette.
They were also treated to a foot-washing tradition, medical checkup and new shoes. Runner's Roost and New Balance donated 1,000 pairs of sneakers and volunteers helped hand out the shoes.
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