"It's not about the shoes,
It's what you do in them."
-Michael Jordan
Just a Pair of Shoes is an Ohio-based nonprofit organization focused on one mission:
to put quality name brand shoes on the feet of young students, in an effort to boost confidence and create a sense of belonging.
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To us, it's more than a pair of shoes.
We believe that giving a student a great pair of shoes does wonders for their self esteem, happiness, and sense of belonging.
By having a pair of shoes they are excited to wear, during an important stage of their development, students can go through their day with a sense of pride concerning both the shoes on their feet and the opportunities ahead of them.
"I promise to be a good student, to be a good friend, and to be a good son or daughter.
When I put on my shoes,
I can do anything"
A positive mindset manifested at a young age builds the foundation for success, extending into adulthood. By affirming their commitments to their community and to themselves, Just a Pair of Shoes believes and encourages young students to achieve anything they put their minds to while striving to overcome life’s obstacles.
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With each donation, our organization passes along this message of support and encouragement, with the hope of inspiring everlasting change in a young person's life.
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