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Ark. homeless get chance to wear shoes that fit

Associated Press - November 19, 2009 6:14 AM ET

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Foot exams and properly fitting shoes will be offered to homeless people at a clinic in North Little Rock.

The Orthopedics Department at UAMS, Red Wing Shoe Co. and Snell Prosthetic and Orthotic Laboratory have teamed up for the clinic this evening at River City Ministry.

A news release from UAMS said the clinic will offer free shoes, professional fitting and foot exams for the homeless.

River City Ministry is near North Little Rock's downtown, at 1321 East Washington Street.

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