KILLEEN, Texas — For two brothers in Central Texas, attending school regularly became nearly impossible for a reason most wouldn't expect: they only had one pair of shoes to share between them.

One brother would go to school when he could wear the shoes, while the other stayed home, waiting his turn.

That's according to Lisa Griffin, COO of Carlson Law Firm and board member of Communities in Schools (CIS). The story illustrates a hidden crisis affecting students across the region—and it's why the Shoes 4 Kids drive is needed.

"Kids can't really focus on school if they're dealing with issues with having their electricity on or food insecurity or housing insecurity," Griffin explained. While Communities in Schools' mission centers on helping students graduate from high school, the organiz

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