Send us your #ShoeInterview!
We bet your kiddo’s shoes have been on some big adventures. Now is their chance to share their story–and remember why all kids need shoes.
October 21, 2019
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First Day Shoe Fund is dedicated to providing new athletic shoes to school-age children in Kalamazoo County who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. We’re a nonprofit that believes all children should start school on equal footing.
“After students received their new pair of shoes, I saw an improvement in their overall confidence. They walked into the classroom with their heads up and smiles on their faces. They were excited to show their peers and truly felt good about themselves. This program provided the opportunity for ALL of my students to FEEL pride.”
Mrs. B., Kindergarten
We bet your kiddo’s shoes have been on some big adventures. Now is their chance to share their story–and remember why all kids need shoes.
#2019TopTen #ThankYouThursday to all of our new (and returning!) community partners. 15 of our 30 schools were sponsored by corporate or community groups and even more donors stepped up to sponsor individual classrooms! Learn more about how you can join these heroes in 2020--email andrea@firstdayshoefund.org
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The season of giving is upon us. Help us gear up for #GivingTuesday by sharing your giving story or an #unselfie of you and your friends and family as you give back to your community. These stories and photos can be shared with us anytime on Facebook or Instagram. #MyGivingStory #FirstDayShoeFund #Unselfie
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#MeetOurTeam Josie Richards Board Member, Marketing Committee Josie is the owner of Josie Joan Creative, a marketing and graphic design company specializing in nonprofits. She also is the Marketing Coordinator for Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo. Passionate about community development, Josie earned her Masters of Public Administration from Western Michigan University. Josie joined the First Day Shoe Fund in the summer of 2019. She lives in the Milwood neighborhood with her husband Nathan. They have a dog named Ohlie and a cat named Flint and welcomed a daughter, August, this fall.
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#HolidayInspirationAlert 🚨 Check out this CUTE giving tree from Western Michigan University! The WMU Department of Human Performance and Health Education chose First Day Shoe Fund as their charity partner this year and set a goal to sponsor an entire classroom with their annual holiday giving. Each tag represents a $10 donation to First Day Shoe Fund! We love the creativity here and can't wait to see other unique ways to give back this holiday season. 🎄
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