Shoes That Fit

Shoes That Fit is a national, non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Claremont, CA that provides new shoes to children in need. The mission of Shoes That Fit is to provide new shoes to children in need for school.

Shoes That Fit began in 1992 helping children at one elementary school in Pomona, CA. Today, Shoes That Fit volunteers have programs in more than 1,900 elementary schools in 40 U. S. states. At the close of 2010, more than 989,000 new pairs of shoes and other items have been delivered directly to schoolchildren in need.Template:Http://www.shoesthatfit.org/Organization-Documents Shoes That Fit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and donations are tax deductible.

Shoes That Fit pairs sponsors-businesses, colleges, community service groups or groups of friends or coworkers-with schools in their own communities that have children in need. School staff identifies the children who are most in need of new shoes and then measures the children with materials provided by Shoes That Fit. A local volunteer chapter can be started by anyone who can organize a group to purchase items. The sponsor purchases exactly what the children need and then delivers the items to the schools. School personnel have reported improvement in attendance, academic performance and socialization of children helped by Shoes That Fit.

References

• Fritz, J. (2010). "Cause of the Week: Shoes That Fit", Joanne's Nonprofits Blog, Retrieved August 29, 2010 from http://nonprofit.about.com/b/2010/06/22/cause-of-the-week-shoes-that-fit.htm .

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=10548

http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/shoes-that-fit-in-claremont-ca-16308

External links

• Official Site