Rack Room Shoes: 18 Years of Impact 

For 18 years, Rack Room Shoes has partnered with Shoes That Fit to ensure children across the country can walk into school with dignity, confidence, and joy. Since 2007, Rack Room Shoes has raised more than $16.9 million, providing over 550,000 pairs of brand-new shoes to students in need. 

This summer, Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, president of Pensole Lewis College—the nation’s first and only HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) focused entirely on design—joined us as a guest speaker at our annual staff and board retreat.

Capstone Partners Bring Smiles to Kids Across the U.S.

Capstone Partners has been a valued supporter of Shoes That Fit since 2020. Their dedication continues to change the lives of children in need.

Rancho Cucamonga Rotary Club Demonstrates “Service Above Self”

The Happy Feet fundraiser, launched last spring by the Rotary Club in collaboration with Shoes That Fit and the Alta Loma School District, showed the power of a community coming together for kids.

Seal Beach Chapter Helps Kids in Long Beach School District

Gregg Stone, a retired teacher and founder of the Seal Beach, CA chapter of Shoes That Fit, continues to make a big impact for kids in the Long Beach Unified School District. 

Local Stories – Stater Brothers Gives Back

Stater Bros. Markets South Calimesa store manager, Regina Kerr, and assistant store manager, Gavin Haynes, were honored, along with 21 other Stater Bros. store managers, as a top-performing store in recognition of their outstanding customer service, exceptional community engagement, and overall excellence.

Shoes That Fit Awarded Nonprofit of the Year!

This June, Shoes That Fit was deeply honored to be named Nonprofit of the Year at Claremont’s Chamber of Commerce Annual Board Installations and Business Awards.

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is Here!

See the impact that YOU have made! Our 2024 – 2025 Annual Report is now live on the website!

Become a SHOEper Hero!

We have rebranded our monthly giving program with a fresh look and a fun new logo! A SHOEper Hero is a Shoes That Fit supporter who has signed up to make a monthly recurring gift. This financial support allows us to continue helping children in need across the country. SHOEper Heroes share our commitment to tackling 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.

A new opportunity to share why you give through Shoes That Fit. What about this cause speaks to you?

“As a retired Special Education Kindergarten teacher, I saw firsthand how important new shoes were to my students' sense of belonging and ‘fitting in!'” – a supporter from WA

“When my parents emigrated from war-torn Nicaragua to the United States in 1981, we experienced a lot of poverty and hardships. I know what it is like to have to do with hand-me-downs and buying used clothing at the Goodwill stores. I am so happy to give a little back now that I can.“ – a supporter from FL

“It brings back memories of my personal joy when I received new shoes from my parents. It was a source of pride; suddenly I could run so fast and was comfortable doing so. Not all children are so fortunate. I am pleased to be able to give this same feeling to kids in need.” – a supporter from IL

“I donate in honor of my brother. He passed away at 30. He loved shoes and loved supporting his community. Seeing the excitement in a child's eyes when they receive a new pair of shoes reminds me of Scott's infectious joy.” – a supporter from CA

“I donate because it brings me joy to be a part of something bigger than myself. The smiles and increased confidence that these kids receive are everything to me.” – a supporter from NC