Kicks For Kids Funded by the Listerhill Foundation

Without your donations, we wouldn't be able to bring new kicks to kids in our community. We have a huge amount of gratitude to all of our sponsors. Thank you for helping us continue to make a difference in lives of students in local schools. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Send your inquiries and get more details by emailing Haley Brink, Interim Director of Philanthropy, to learn more and get started!

Wearing the right shoes can spark the motivation needed to take on another day of class. We're here to provide that push.

Who? We pick schools in Alabama and Tennessee that need new shoes the most. Providing shoes also ranges from giving to one grade to giving to the whole school. What? Students are given their pair from a variety of different name-brand athletic shoes. When? We focus on providing new shoes during the school year when kids need them most. We work with schools to settle on a date that works best for everyone. 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.

1. Before we visit each chosen school, we'll collect each child's feet measurements so that they all have that "Cinderella's slipper" moment they deserve with their new shoes. 2. We bring the shoes straight to the schools so that all the kids need to do is bring their best dance moves. 3. Based on the measurements taken prior to our visit, we give each child the right pair of shoes they've been waiting for. 4. Whether it be during or after our visit, every kid will have an opportunity to strut their new shoes the day we bring them. And what happens if they don't fit? It's nothing to sweat! We'll make sure a new pair is sent within a week. 5. We highly encourage a dance party because there really is no better way to break in a pair of shoes.

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.