The Shoe Project
The Shoe Project exists to present children with the gift of a brand new pair of shoes.
Yes, it's that simple! But, it is extremely powerful! Since it's beginning in 2015, 3,751 pairs of shoes have been given to kids right in their elementary schools. And, when we started, we wanted to make sure kids got a nice pair of shoes that would last - and that's what they get! You would be absolutely shocked to find out how many of those students received their first brand new pair of shoes through the Shoe Project. It's truly humbling to hear a 3rd grader thank you over and over for their first brand new pair of shoes!
That's why we need you!
With your financial assistance and support, we can partner with more schools, and that means more students will be blessed with a brand new pair of shoes. Just imagine the relief and practical help that will bring families all over Central Michigan!
Since the launch of The Shoe Project, Thrive Church has raised over $135,000 to bless kids at ten local elementary schools with these shoes. In the years to come, we would love to continue helping thousands more all over the Central Michigan area!
This year we're hoping to raise $10,000 to partner with Beal City Elementary School in Mt Pleasant, MI. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to The Shoe Project.
Here's how it works:
Schools are nominated or selected to receive shoes based on an assessment of need. We then approach the administrators and ask them if they would like the Shoe Project to come to their school. When they agree, the process of collecting sizes and information begins. After we tally all the responses, we place an order with an an incredible shoe distribution company in partnership with Adidas. Each brand new pair costs us approximately $35 dollars. Then, we schedule a day to deliver the shoes. We make it special as possible! We celebrate the students and thank them for being so awesome!
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Thrive Church, 913 E Pickard St, Suite K, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858