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Larose1217

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Review for Shoes That Fit, Claremont, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

Five-star review does not do Shoes That Fit justice. This program is amazing. I work at West Seattle Elementary school located in Seattle. Majority of our students receive free & reduced lunch.
I have been a social worker for 25 years. This much I know to be true. When students have access to proper shoes and clothing their self-esteem is lifted and this translates to academic success. In these tough economic times, many households must choose between new shoes or food and rent. Shoes That Fit help ease load by removing one less thing off the plates of our amazing families. Because of Shoes That Fit our students were able to provide shoes and high quality and stylish shoes. Our amazing group of volunteers set up empty classroom, to look like Footlocker store. The student came down and were fitted for shoes and left excited. One student asked, “are these shoes really mine to wear”. Its moments like this that make me proud of my work and my partnership with an amazing organization such Shoes That Fit. Throughout this process I collaborated with Stephanie Woods who is a part of an organization is incredible, caring, kind and supportive. I describe what they do as “Angel work”. Through this partnership they ease load of of families and brighten the lives of our students.
Ms. Thompson, Social Worker
West Seattle Elementary school

Role:  Client Served