Old shoes hinder kids from fully participating and engaging in childhood experiences at school and at play. And with 1 in 7 U.S. children living in poverty, there are millions of kids across the country in need of new shoes.
Researchers know that the effects of growing up in poverty can reverberate throughout a child’s lifetime. Childhood poverty creates lifelong challenges for kids due to…
Research shows that poverty shapes a child’s entire future because it adversely affects their ability to concentrate, remember, and learn. These hurdles are placed in front of children who have absolutely no control over their personal circumstances.
When you give a child new shoes through Shoes That Fit, you tackle one of the most visible signs of childhood poverty.
Every child deserves a bright future. Your gift ensures that kids are able to fully learn, play, and thrive each day at school. And is the first step into their bright future and full potential.
