Shoes That Fit
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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 build the self-esteem of children in need by providing them with new shoes 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 1,200elementary schools in 35 U. S. states. At the close of 2008, more than 736,000 new pairs of shoes and clothing items have been delivered directly to schoolchildren in need. 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.[citation needed]
