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How Pines students can get free shoes, uniforms, vaccines at back-to-school event

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Broward County Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis will host a back-to-school shoe giveaway on Saturday, July 11, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center for students and families looking to be outfitted for the 2026-27 academic year.
Broward County Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis will host a back-to-school shoe giveaway on Saturday, July 11, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center for students and families looking to be outfitted for the 2026-27 academic year. Photo from Deleece Cook via Unsplash

A Broward County commissioner is teaming with local partners to help students gear up for the 2026-27 school year.

Pembroke Pines families can score free shoes, uniform assistance and health services at a giveaway this weekend.

FULL STORY: Preparing for new school year? Score free shoes at this Pembroke Pines giveaway

Broward Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis will host a back-to-school shoe giveaway on Saturday, July 11, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center.
Broward Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis will host a back-to-school shoe giveaway on Saturday, July 11, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center. Jeff Schear Getty Images

Here are key takeaways:

  • Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis will host the back-to-school shoe giveaway on Saturday, July 11, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center.
  • “As we prepare for a new school year, we want to help our children step into the classroom feeling confident, supported and ready to succeed,” Davis said in a video announcing the drive.
  • One pair of new shoes will be available per child while supplies last, and children must be present to receive the donation. Shoes are provided by Soles 4 Souls, a Nashville-based nonprofit.
  • The event is cohosted by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County. School uniform assistance from Broward County Public Schools support services and a Memorial Healthcare mobile clinic offering vaccines and physicals will also be on site.
  • According to Davis, the first 250 families at the event will receive a free food giveaway as well.

This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.

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