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Soles For Children hosts QCA giveaways

By Brian Weckerly,

11 days ago

Cold weather will be here before you know it, and a Quad-City organization is helping to ensure that kids have the shoes, coats and more they need.

Erwin King and Allie Caves joined Our Quad Cities News with details on the Soles For Children giveaways in the QCA.

For more information or to donate, click here.

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