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Review for Shoes That Fit, Claremont, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

My school has benefited from this amazing program for the past 3 years. I am grateful, not only for the more than 300 pairs of sneakers donated to our students, but for the efficient organization of the program. Not only do 94% of our students receive free and reduced lunch (a measure of poverty), but we also serve students new to the country who are English Language Learners. Many of our students come to school wearing whatever second hand shoes their parents receive through charity and often share shoes with their siblings. It is not unusual to see students wearing much smaller or larger shoes than fit. We also end up using duct tape to repair shoes that have delaminated and are flapping. Other students come to school even in winter wearing flip flops.
Our school families are so grateful when their children receive shoes that actually fit and are new. Children who were embarrassed by their footwear, appreciate having shoes that fit.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Make it available to more students in need in this country.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2013

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