First Day Shoe Fund

We strive to provide new athletic shoes to children in grades preK-5 in Kalamazoo County who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

[Kirk Mason @KirkMasonWWMT]

Are you worried your kids could be in a classroom in July? The state may step in. https://t.co/2xDqAsceDb

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

Great work being done by @KzoLoavesFishes and @CISKalamazoo to ensure students are fed and ready to learn in the classroom. https://t.co/gTvKPEe4UN

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

On this #GivingTuesday consider contributing to our 2018 Annual Fund to get 2019 off on the right foot https://t.co/aG3vCy9BzR

[News Channel 3 WWMT-TV @wwmtnews]

A food pantry in Portage is working to help families celebrate Thanksgiving with a good meal, so on Saturday they handed out bags full of food with the help of some very special first time volunteers.
https://t.co/350q56CKMo

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

Check out First Day Shoe Fund's Fall 2018 newsletter:
https://t.co/t1VujxAPS6

[Gordon Evans @gordoevans]

How much can high quality pre-school help a child in later years? How do you identify quality? https://t.co/0nWdbsUMVu rebroadcast of interview with @UpjohnInstitute researchers @TimBartik and Brad Hershbein.

[United Way BCKR @UnitedWayBCKR]

Thank you to the @RaymondJames Kalamazoo team for volunteering to set-up Milwood Elementary School for @FirstDayShoe! 👟 #DayOfCaring

[United Way BCKR @UnitedWayBCKR]

Day 2 of #DayOfCaring with the @RaymondJames Kalamazoo team! Thank you for helping @FirstDayShoe provide shoes to elementary students for the new school year. 👟 #ChangeTheStory

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

Thank you @WMU_Football for a successful shoe drive supporting children in our community - 202 pairs of shoes collected at Fan Fest! #LetsRide https://t.co/oPA93fLxjC

[Western Michigan Football @WMU_Football]

Thanks again to our fans who made today a special event!! Over 200 pairs of shoes were brought in for @FirstDayShoe. We’ll see you back at Waldo Stadium, Friday, Aug. 31 @ 6 PM. #BeatSyracuse #LetsRide

[Kirk Mason @KirkMasonWWMT]

Kudos to ⁦@WMU_Football⁩ my family had a blast tonight during Fan Fest at Waldo Stadium, and we were able to donate shoes to help the ⁦@FirstDayShoe⁩ ⁦@wwmtnews⁩

[Drew Robinson @DrewRob52]

Over 200 Kalamazoo children will start the 2018 school year with a brand new pair of shoes thanks to OUR FANS and @FirstDayShoe. Well done. #OurTownOurTeam #LetsRide

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

Check out @wwmtnews coverage of @WMU_Football Fan Fest, happening today from 5:30 - 7:30 at Waldo Stadium. Go Broncos! https://t.co/yKPsoamIyZ

[Western Michigan Football @WMU_Football]

Join us for the 2018 @WMU_Football Fan Fest TOMORROW NIGHT at 6:00pm at Waldo Stadium. Free Parking, Free Autographs, Free Open Practice!

More info here: https://t.co/HH6R0pIKAC #LetsRide

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

Remember to come out tomorrow to Waldo Stadium from 5:30 - 7:30 to the WMU Football Fan Fest. Support Bronco Football and bring a new pair of shoes to donate at the gate for a local kid. Thank you @WMU_Football! https://t.co/Uvcfj2uXtf

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

"@WMU_Football will be partnering with First Day Shoe Fund during the Fan Fest, and fans are encouraged to bring a new pair of children's athletic shoes to donate. The First Day Shoe Fund will have representatives on hand inside Gate 1 and in Lot 10." https://t.co/KJCPLUmUpg

[Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan @BBBSMI1]

We're happy to partner with @FirstDayShoe. Receiving a new pair of shoes to start the school year is a great boost of confidence for our kids. https://t.co/fJH1iVQ28u

[First Day Shoe Fund @FirstDayShoe]

Coverage of our August 8 KPS Community Night from @Kzoo_Gazette https://t.co/U78u3prouh

[WKZO @WKZONews]

7:50am: A community shoe distribution event with @FirstDayShoe for @KalamazooPublic students is set for Wednesday! John Curran joins us with more. #WKZOOnAir Listen: https://t.co/bFyp3gM1Up

[Kalamazoo Gazette @Kzoo_Gazette]

Nonprofit continues offer of free shoes to students in need https://t.co/dvAn7sipaJ