Shoes That Fit Delaware is a group focused on bringing new athletic shoes to children growing up in poverty in the first state. Led by powerhouse volunteers Joanne and John Glauser, the group has taken on a new goal: helping all McKinney-Vento students in Delaware with brand-new shoes.
A few facts about the need in DE:
24% of DE students qualify for free/reduced lunch, a reliable indicator of a family’s economic status.
43% of Delaware families struggle to meet basic needs.
17% of Delaware children live below the poverty line.
Over 3,200 DE students are housing insecure.
If you'd like to help out in Delaware, please get in touch with Joanne at jhglaus@gmail.com.
