McDaniel and Randle appreciated the opportunity to deliver an encouraging message to the youth.
“It’s an honor, because I went through this as a kid, growing up in Texas and going without a lot of things. For me, it’s like going back in time and being able to speak to myself,” Randle said. “That’s one of the things I told them, that you matter and you can be almost anything you want in the world.
“It’s just a pleasure to know that the Minnesota Vikings and SCHEELS are doing such good things in the community for people who don’t have a lot,” Randle added. “Just to be a part of it is a blessing.”
SCHEELS Marketing and Events Lead Austin Link said sponsoring the event for the second consecutive year was “super rewarding, especially for the Vikings and People Serving People to want to work with us again.”
“It’s super good to be able to give back and to see the smiles,” Link said. “Ultimately, that’s our goal.”
People Serving People Volunteer Coordinator Halley Norman said the organization that shelters people experiencing homelessness.
“This was one of the first big events that I got to take part in when I started at People Serving People,” Norman said. “Both times it’s been such a great opportunity to give the kids an exciting back-to-school event to kick off the year and recognize back-to-school as the exciting thing it should be rather than the complicated conversation it can be when you don’t have a permanent address or access to some of the back-to-school supplies.
“Being able to create this celebration and give kids fresh outfits to start the school year … no matter what circumstances they’re in, I think that’s a really valuable opportunity,” Norman added.
If others would like to help People Serving People, Norman said, the organization is “always thankful” for financial and item donations that “ensure we can provide families with the resources they need,” as well as time donations by volunteers who are interested in helping.
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