“Now with these new shoes I can run! My old shoes were all ripped on the bottom.”

– Adam, 4th grade, Fremont, CA

Over 500 school staff recently shared how your generosity made a difference for their students.

Longtime Volunteer, Joanne Glauser, Shares Her Story

Joanne has been volunteering with Shoes That Fit for over 25 years – bringing shoes to children in her home state of Delaware. She shares her reasons for giving back and how it's not really about shoes at all.

“If you’re in corporate America and feel like you aren’t making an impact, take those skills and put them to use for a cause! It’s work that fills your heart.”

The numbers:

1,140 kids

7 schools in Franklin County, Kansas

5,700 pairs of socks, 5 pairs per child, one for each weekday

1 KC Wolf

Reagan made lanyards. Charlotte made candles. Together they helped 30 kids get new shoes.

“Some of the girls rarely get new shoes, especially good quality shoes. When they first ran in them they said: “I think the shoes help me run faster!” and “These shoes are going to make me run better!” It was very motivating for them to train for their 5k!” – Girls on the Run, Elmhurst, IL

“We got to see, touch, and feel the impact, which was great and learning about giving back.” – Sarah, Jordan's mom