First Day Shoe Fund

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First Day Shoe Fund

5416 Meredith St, Portage, Mi 49002, Usa
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Our mission

To provide new athletic shoes to school-age children in Kalamazoo County who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and believe that all children should start school on equal footing

Needs

Committee Support

First Day Shoe Fund operates thanks to several committees, including: Fund Development, Finance, Marketing/PR, and Program Development.
  • Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site, Formal, Skilled
  • Evenings

Distribution Events

Volunteers do everything from checking in/out students, to fitting them for and helping them select shoes.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Event support
  • On-site
  • Weekends

Warehouse

Warehouse volunteers help us complete inventory and assist in the fall distribution event by preparing shoes for pickup.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Physical, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends
How you help
About us

First Day Shoe Fund is dedicated to providing new athletic shoes to elementary students in need at Kalamazoo County public schools. We believe all children should start school on equal footing.

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