Walk In My Shoes: Community Connection Drive

   
 
WALK IN MY SHOES: A COMMUNITY CONNECTION DRIVE
Share Your Story. Support Your Community. Make a Connection.
 
This June, Ironwood Crossing residents are invited to participate in Walk In My Shoes, a community initiative focused on storytelling, connection, and giving back.
 
Through shared experiences and community donations, this project aims to bring neighbors together while supporting the students and staff of Canyon State Academy.
 
IMPORTANT DATES
Launch Date:
Thursday, May 28
Day of the Open Board Meeting at the Ira A. Fulton Aquatic Center
 
Initiative Duration:
Throughout the entire month of June
Residents may begin submitting both stories and donation items starting May 28.

COMMUNITY STORY BOARD

Share a Story That Shaped You
 
Residents are encouraged to share:
  • A meaningful life experience
  • A family tradition
  • A challenge you’ve overcome
  • A memory or moment that shaped who you are today
Stories may be heartfelt, inspiring, reflective, funny, or simple. The goal is to create a space that highlights the diverse voices and experiences within our community.
Submitted stories will be displayed on the Community Connection Board located in the hallway of the Ira A. Fulton Aquatic Center during business hours.
 
To help launch the initiative, a personal story from Tasha’s husband at Canyon State Academy will serve as the kickoff submission to inspire participation throughout the month.
 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Option 1: Submit Online
Use the online submission form below to share your story digitally. Management will post submissions for you!
 
 
Option 2: Submit In Person
Story cards will be available at the Ira A. Fulton Aquatic Center near the black drop box across from the Ironwood Room.
 
Completed cards may be:
  • Posted directly to the bulletin board during office hours
  • Placed in the black drop box for after-hours submission
The bulletin board and story card station will remain available throughout June during normal office hours.
 
Example Story Card:
 

COMMUNITY DRIVE

Supporting Canyon State Academy
Alongside the storytelling component, Walk In My Shoes: A Community Connection Drive includes a community-wide donation effort supporting Canyon State Academy.
 
Canyon State Academy is a residential treatment and educational program that supports youth through academics, counseling, behavioral health services, and life-skills development in a structured and supportive environment.
 
This drive helps provide students and staff with everyday necessities, comfort items, and school supplies that directly support their daily lives and learning experience.
 
Use the link below to learn more about Canyon State Academy and the impact they make within the community:

Throughout the month of June, residents are invited to contribute much-needed everyday essentials, school supplies, and comfort items. Donation bins will be placed at both aquatic centers to allow for easy participation. Please see the current needs from Canyon State below:
 
School Supplies
Loose leaf paper (no spiral notebooks due to safety concerns), composition notebooks, journals, #2 pencils (bulk packs encouraged), dry erase markers, dry erase board cleaner and erasers, pencil pouches for binders, clear backpacks
 
Hygiene & Personal Care
Body wash, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant (Old Spice, Dove Men, or similar for boys; non-aerosol deodorant and assorted hygiene items for girls), loofahs, hygiene travel kits, girls edge kits, sports bras (all sizes)
 
Snacks & Summer Essentials
Gatorade, Otter Pops
 
Enrichment & Recreation
Board games, large outdoor games (Jenga, Connect Four, etc.)
 
Clothing & Daily Use Items
Crocs (black or gray, sizes 5.5–12, unisex)
 
Teacher Support & Appreciation
Kleenex, electric pencil sharpeners (classroom-style only), teacher appreciation items
WHY THIS MATTERS
 
This initiative is designed to encourage compassion, understanding, and community connection while helping provide meaningful support to students and staff at Canyon State Academy.
 
Every story shared and every donation collected helps make a difference.