Detroit nonprofit rebounds from shoe theft with help from community
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
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A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
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A theft almost derailed a Detroit nonprofit's biggest summer event. After around 400 pairs of shoes were stolen, residents stepped in to make sure the celebration could still happen. Veronica Ortega explains.
Shoes intended for an annual charity giveaway in Detroit were recently stolen from a local nonprofit organization's warehouse. Now, the group is asking for the public's help.
Around 400 pairs of shoes intended for an annual charity giveaway have been stolen and the Detroit nonprofit organizing the event is asking for help. Veronica Ortega has more on the setback and how the organization is pushing forward.
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A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
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