08/28/2026
👟 $50,000 Invested in Middletown Students!
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation is investing $50,000 to help provide more than 1,250 pairs of new, properly fitting shoes to Middletown City Schools students through Shoes 4 the Shoeless during the 2026-2027 school year!
“As a major employer in Middletown, Cleveland-Cliffs is committed to the well-being of Middletown’s residents, especially its children,” said Lourenco Goncalves, Chairman and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. “The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation is pleased to partner with Shoes 4 the Shoeless to ensure every elementary student in Middletown City Schools has access to new, properly fitting shoes.”
“This partnership is a powerful example of what can happen when organizations come together around the needs of students,” said Superintendent Elgin Card. “When our students have their basic needs met, they are better positioned to focus on learning, participate fully in their school day and feel confident walking through our doors.”
The investment was celebrated at Amanda Elementary, where Cleveland-Cliffs employees, community volunteers and Middletown High School Hope Squad students joined Shoes 4 the Shoeless to support students during the event.
Shoes 4 the Shoeless will continue visiting Middletown schools throughout the year. We are grateful for the partners who continue to invest in our students! 💜
🔗 Read the full story on our website: https://www.middletowncityschools.com/district-news/