Shoes That Fit

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Shoes That Fit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Claremont, CA that provides new shoes to low-income children. The mission of Shoes That Fit is to tackle one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving children in need new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive.

History[]

Shoes That Fit began in 1992 helping children at one elementary school in Pomona, CA. Today, Shoes That Fit programs exist in more than 2,900 elementary schools in all 50 U. S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Since founding, over 2.3 million new pairs of shoes and other necessities have been distributed.^{[citation needed]}

In 2019, Shoes That Fit provided new shoes to over 127,000 children across the U.S. There are approximately 300 Shoes That Fit volunteer groups in 50 states. 85% of participating schools report an increase in self-esteem after children receive new shoes. And 39% of schools report an increase in attendance when kids get their new shoes.^{[citation needed]}

References[]

• Fritz, J. (2010). "Cause of the Week: Shoes That Fit", Joanne's Nonprofits Blog, Retrieved August 29, 2010 from http://nonprofit.about.com/b/2010/06/22/cause-of-the-week-shoes-that-fit.htm^{[dead link]}

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10548

http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/shoes-that-fit-in-claremont-ca-16308

External links[]

• Official website
• Huffington Post - For A Child in Need, New Shoes Make All The Difference
• CNN: Goodness of Giving
• Founder's Story