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
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***FLASH SALE*** We have extra totes for sale! These are great for storage in the classroom, at the office, or at home. $5+ donation/tote. Must pick up at First Day Shoe Fund office at 5416 Meredith St in Portage. Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-6pm. While supplies last, first come first served. Cash, check or credit card accepted.
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#MeetOurTeam! Andrea Macklin Executive Director Andrea and her husband Connor live in the Edison neighborhood and love being a part of the vibrant, downtown area. She has been at the helm of First Day Shoe Fund since February of this year, but brings years of experience from other Kalamazoo nonprofit partners. When she's not up to her eyebrows in children's shoes, Andrea travels with her husband, volunteers with Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo , and enjoys all that this amazing city has to offer. "Seeing a child run around the room after finding shoes that fit--that's a game changer. Kids shouldn't have to be focused on basic needs like food, shelter, shoes.... they should be focused on learning and growing into tomorrow's leaders." Join us in thanking Andrea for her dedication to the students of Kalamazoo County!
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