When kids have shoes that fit, they can easily run and jump and skip. They can participate fully in sports and recess. They can enjoy all the typical experiences of childhood. They can learn, play, and thrive at school each day.

That’s why every child deserves shoes that fit.

Thanks to your caring gifts of support, kids across the country have the shoes they need to reach their full potential. Here’s the impact we’re making together.

Every day we see how the gift of shoes is about much more than shoes. It’s the confidence children need to step forward with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive at school each day.

 A new pair of shoes can be a life-changing event for a child. School attendance, self-esteem, and behavior improve. Physical activity increases. Smiles return. All from an often-overlooked item—a good pair of shoes. Our vision is that, one day, every child in America who needs new shoes gets new shoes, allowing all children the opportunity to reach their highest potential.