In 2018, the Rams teamed up with Shoes that Fit and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to surprise more than 200 students at Holmes Avenue Elementary School with new athletic shoes and a PLAY 60 Field Day.
“We were excited to be partners with Shoes That Fit to bring the gift of new shoes and pride to our students at Highland. We understand that too often, kids don’t want to attend school because of insecurity around their appearance,” said Molly Higgins, Rams Executive Vice President of Community Impact and Engagement. “With these shoes, we are helping to increase self-esteem, which we know can lead to improved attendance, better behavior and increased physical activity.”
CEO and Executive Director of Shoes That Fit, Amy Fass, explained why the basic need for shoes are needed within the community and the impact that this organization has amongst children.
“Shoes are intrinsically important to kids. Too many low-income families are forced to choose rent and food over shoes, leaving children wearing shoes that hurt, embarrass them, cause them to miss out on physical activities and sometimes miss school altogether,” said Fass. “New shoes make a basic and lasting impact! We are so grateful to the Los Angeles Rams for meeting a basic need and making a lasting impact on the lives of these kids.”
A national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Claremont, CA, Shoes That Fit tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving children in need new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive. Named a California Nonprofit of the Year, Shoes That Fit delivered new athletic shoes to approximately 150,000 children in more than 1,500 schools across all 50 states last year alone.
To learn more about the Rams’ community efforts, please visit www.therams.com/community.
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