Claremont nonprofit Shoes That Fit’s Every Step Matters campaign is reaching out to the community in hopes of reaching its $200,000 fundraising goal before the end of 2024. The campaign is at $192,006. Donations can be made at shoesthatfit.org/everystep.
“When kids don’t have shoes that fit them, they miss out on important steps in childhood – making it to school, going on field trips, joining a sports team for the first time,” Shoes That Fit CEO and Executive Director Amy Fass wrote in a statement. “And for families facing poverty, affording shoes for growing feet is a huge challenge. We don’t want kids to miss crucial steps in childhood development. We want them to be able to play on the playground, make it to school, and play sports. And to do that, they need shoes that support them. Shoes that are comfortable. Shoes that allow them to play.”…