Kicks For Kids Branch Campaign
by Listerhill Foundation
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Helping the future of our communities put their best feet forward, one pair of shoes at a time.

Our mission would not be possible without you. Your contribution will fund more than a pair of shoes. You will help a child with their confidence, exercise, and learning. If you want to help this initiative, we urge you to donate today to support our Christmas Day of Giving.

Every day, thousands of children around Alabama and Tennessee face poverty and the result is a lack of appropriate, safe shoes. Research shows that the wrong pair of shoes has measurable detrimental effects around behavior, learning, and confidence. Kicks For Kids exists to raise awareness of this problem and offer real, impactful solutions to those most in need. Taking Listerhill’s philosophy of “people helping people” to a real, tangible extension, this special charity will enable a multitude of kids to run, play, and learn like kids should.

Let's Break it Down

Who?

We pick elementary schools in Alabama and Tennessee with children that need new shoes the most. Based on the size of the school, shoes may be given to selected grades or to the whole school.

What?

Students are given a pair of new brand-named athletic shoes and 5 pairs of socks.

Why?

Shoes are expensive, and kids outgrow them quickly. Because of this, shoes are often the most visible sign of poverty. Unfortunately, this creates a disparity among kids which can be divisive, embarrassing, and a pretext for bullying. By providing a child with a new pair of athletic shoes, we increase their self-esteem, encourage school participation, reduce prejudice, and give them an opportunity to reach their highest potential. Last year we opted to add 5 pairs of socks for each child as the children that need shoes often need the socks to go along with them.

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