The Story Behind ‘To Walk in My Shoes’ Summer Kickoff, Which Returns May 26

Shrone Conaway, Co-Chief Executive Officer of “To Walk in My Shoes” and a West Garfield Park-Austin native on Chicago’s West Side, is working to help the community that helped her.& When it comes to her mission, Conaway is even more emphatic: “I have to save the community that once saved me. Her journey from grappling with personal trials to leading a transformative nonprofit is a testament to her unwavering commitment to uplifting people in her community. She is planning to, once again, fulfill this mission when her organization “To Walk in My Shoes” hosts a Summer Kickoff event on Sunday, May 26 the park on Madison and Central Park.& “We wanted to build a nonprofit that gives back to our community, one that’s often overlooked,” Conaway explains. “That’s exactly what we did with ‘To Walk in My Shoes.'” A Celebration of Community and Resilience Excitement is building for the Memorial Day Summer Kick-Off event on May 26, a hallmark of the organization’s calendar. Described by Conaway as a family reunion and a massive backyard party, the event will feature music, vendors, and a dancefloor for “stepping.” More than just a celebration, it’s an opportunity for the community residents to connect...