More than 40 Navajo children at Crystal Boarding School will start the school year with brand-new shoes thanks to acclaimed Navajo singer- songwriter Razor Saltboy, his longtime friend and World Youth Clubs Global Ambassador Beau Bridges, and the Rick and Susan Goings Foundation.
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“This is about more than footwear,” said Razor Saltboy. “It's aboutgivingthesekidsasenseofprideastheywalkintotheir classrooms.”
The shoes, donated by the Rick and Susan Goings Foundation, will be given to the students on the morning of August 27th at the Crystal Boarding School.RickandSusanarefounders ofWorldYouth Clubs (WYC), whose mission is to develop, enhance, and advance community-based youth organizations that create safe, supportive environments for young people worldwide.
Beau Bridges, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe winner, is a passionateadvocateforyouth.Hisdecades-longcommitmentto underserved children continues through his work with WYC.
Crystal Boarding School, located in Navajo, New Mexico, servesstudentsinkindergartenthrough sixthgrade.Manyof these children come from families who face economic hardships, making supportive efforts like this one deeply meaningful to their education and well-being.
About Razor SaltboyRazorSaltboy,isaNavajo countrysinger-songwriter.Hismusic blends Navajo traditions with country storytelling. Beyond the stage, Razor is committed to uplifting his community, as seen through initiatives like this back-to-school shoe distribution.
About Beau BridgesBeau Bridges is an acclaimed actor known for over fifty films, including The Fabulous Baker Boys and Jerry Maguire. A lifelong advocate for youth and the environment, Beau has championed programs that provide safe, creative spaces for young people to thrive. He proudly serves as a founding Board member and Global Ambassador for World Youth Clubs.
About World Youth ClubsWorldYouth Clubs (WYC) is the only international youth development organization establishing and assisting a network ofyouthclubsaround theworld. WYChelps localcommunities create safe and productive spaces for young people, especially those lacking necessary resources.WorldYouth Clubs is dedicated to empowering youth worldwide to create an impact that transcends borders.
Learnmoreatwww.worldyouthclubs.org.
About Crystal Boarding SchoolCrystal Boarding School is a small public school located at Highway 134, Navajo, New Mexico. Many students face socioeconomic challenges, making community partnerships and resources essential to their success.
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