JCW KICKS for KIDS

JCW KICKS for KIDS Our mission is to build character and empowerment to at-risk/less fortunate kids through new shoes.

02/05/2026

New drop for Valentine’s Day: Custom Teddy Bears are here.
Add any text you want on the paw/foot: your date, “I love you,” initials, the day you met—make it personal.
Sizes: 12”, 18”, or 32”.
Price: $35–$65.
Optional add-ons: flowers + chocolates in clear gift packaging.
Perfect for last-minute gifts that still feel thoughtful.
DM “TEDDY” to order—limited spots before Valentine’s.

12/12/2025

🎄 JCW Kicks For Kids Christmas Event 🎄
Founder/President: John Dior

Families in need — this is for YOU.
On December 21st, we’re hosting a limited-space Christmas event to bless kids with shoes, gifts, and holiday joy.

Thanks to our amazing partners — Anderson Group International, SportsLander, West Coast Nutra, Vintage Layer Gym, our friends at Vendor fairs at the Southwest Market, and countless others who donated at our drop-off locations — we’re ready to give BIG this year.

✅ FAMILIES: It’s time to sign up
Spaces are limited.
📩 DM us now for the exclusive registration link.

If you know a family that could use some extra love this Christmas, tag them below and share this Reel.

JohnDior CommunityFirst HolidayJoy

11/21/2025

Join the mission. Change a child’s holiday.

This season, we’re hitting the road and visiting hidden-gem stores packed with name-brand toys at discount prices—and we need YOU to jump in with us.

Here’s how you can make an unforgettable difference:
Get out there: Visit those bargain and outlet stores with the big-name brands marked down.
Pick with purpose: Choose toys you know a child would be thrilled to see with *their name on it.
Bring it home to us: Drop your gifts at our official drop-off locations (check our last post, reels, and stories for exact spots).

These toys are going straight to kids in foster care and children walking through some of the hardest moments of their lives—kids who might not get anything this season without you.

We’re asking you to step up, open your heart, and turn a simple shopping trip into a powerful act of love.

Go through your day knowing:
Because you cared enough to buy a toy, a child who felt forgotten will feel seen, chosen, and celebrated.

📍 Swipe back to our previous posts, reels, and stories for all drop-off locations.
Let’s fill those bins. Let’s flood these kids’ lives with joy.

11/21/2025

Some kids in foster care and horrible living situations have never seen their name on a Christmas gift.

Not because they’re bad.
Because life has been hard, messy, and unfair.

Jesus people don’t scroll past that.
Jesus people step into that.
We don’t just talk about love — we become love in motion.

That’s why we’re launching our Annual Christmas Toy Drive to bless children in foster care and hard situations who are so often overlooked. A simple toy can look a child in the eyes and say:
“You matter. You are seen. You are worth celebrating.”

This year, let’s make them feel like a priority, not a problem.

🎁 WHAT TO GIVE (NEW & UNWRAPPED):
Think of what your kids, nieces, nephews, or little cousins would want:

Kids (3–10):
LEGO sets & building blocks
Dolls & action figures
Remote control cars
Art / coloring / craft kits
Board games & puzzles

Pre‑teens & teens (11–18):
Headphones / earbuds
Basketballs, soccer balls, footballs
Journals, sketchbooks, drawing supplies
Card games (UNO, Phase 10, etc.)
Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Amazon, fast food)

If it would light up your child’s face, it’ll light up theirs too.

📍 DROP‑OFF LOCATIONS (BAKERSFIELD, CA):

Sportslander West Nutrition
7420 District Blvd, Ste A
Bakersfield, CA 93313

West Coast Nutra
9500 Brimhall Rd, Ste 703
Bakersfield, CA 93312

Vintage Lair
5880 District Blvd, Suite 7
Bakersfield, CA 93313

Southwest Market @ Independence High School
(Outdoor Market Nights)
📅 November 22, December 6, December 13
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Here’s how you can help right now:
Buy a new, unwrapped toy or gift.
Drop it off at any location listed above.
Share this post so we can reach more kids and more homes.
If you can’t give, pray and repost — that still moves mountains.

Let’s flood these spots with so much love that people have to ask,
“Where did all this come from?”

And we’ll say:
“It came from Jesus’ people who refused to let any child be forgotten at Christmas.”

If you’re in, drop a 🎁 in the comments and tag a friend to join you.
Let’s go first. Let’s go big. Let’s love loud.

Bakersfield LoveInAction BeTheChurch

11/20/2025

✨ BAKERSFIELD, LET’S BE THE ANSWER TO A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS PRAYER ✨

Family,

Some of our sons and daughters in foster care have never had their name on a Christmas gift.
Not because they’re bad kids.
But because life has been hard, messy, and unfair.
Jesus people don’t walk past that.
Jesus people step into that.
We are the love of God in motion. 💛

That’s why I’m excited to partner with Sports Lander West Nutrition for our Annual Christmas Toy Drive — to bless children who are often overlooked, forgotten, or lost in “the system.”📍 Drop‑Off Location:
Sports Lander West Nutrition
7420 District Blvd, Ste A
Bakersfield, CA 93313. 🕊️ THE WHY
These kids come out of:
Painful, chaotic homes
Abandonment and abuse
Constant moves from house to house. A simple toy doesn’t “fix” all that —
but it does look a child in the eyes and say:
“You matter. You are seen. You are worth celebrating.”
Love makes them feel like a priority, not a problem.
And that is exactly how Jesus loves us. 🎁 WHAT TO BRING (NEW & UNWRAPPED):
Think of what your kids, nieces, nephews, or little cousins would want:

For younger kids (3–10):
LEGO sets & building blocks
Dolls & action figures
Remote control cars
Art kits / coloring sets
Play‑Doh & craft kits
Board games & puzzles For pre‑teens & teens (11–18):
Headphones / earbuds
Sports balls (basketball, soccer, football)
Nice water bottles / tumblers
Journals & drawing notebooks
Card games (UNO, Phase 10, etc.)
Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Amazon, fast food)
If it would light up your child’s face, it’ll light up theirs too.🔥 HOW YOU CAN HELP RIGHT NOW:
Buy a new, unwrapped toy (or a few).
Drop it off at:
👉 Sports Lander West Nutrition
👉 7420 District Blvd, Ste A, Bakersfield, CA 93313Share this post so we can reach more hearts and more homes.
If you can’t shop, pray and repost — that still moves mountains.

11/14/2025

This Christmas, we’re on a mission to make sure children in foster care and kids walking through tough seasons feel seen, cherished, and prioritized—not forgotten.

We’re honored to partner with West Coast Nutra as an official toy drop-off location for our Christmas Drive. Because of their support—and your generosity—kids will wake up to more than just presents. They’ll wake up to hope, joy, and the feeling that someone cared enough to choose them.

🕊️ How you can help:
Drop off a new, unwrapped gift at West Coast Nutra this Christmas season. Every single toy is a reminder to a child that they matter deeply.

🎁 Gift ideas kids 0–17 will actually love this year:

Ages 0–2
Soft sensory toys + rattles
Board books with bright pictures
Plush stuffed animals
Stacking cups and shape sorters

Ages 3–5
Play-Doh sets
Simple LEGO/Duplo sets
Pretend play sets (kitchen, doctor, tool sets)
Picture books and early storybooks

Ages 6–9
LEGO sets and building kits
Barbie, action figures, dolls gel blaster/ nerf gun
Art kits (markers, sketchbooks, craft sets)
Puzzles and board games (Candy Land, Uno, Guess Who)

Ages 10–12
Science kits and STEM sets gel blaster/ nerf gun
Sports balls (basketball, soccer ball, football)
Journals + gel pens
Popular board/card games (Monopoly Deal, Exploding Kittens, Spot It)

Ages 13–17 (often the most overlooked)
Headphones/earbuds (basic wired or wireless)
Hoodies, beanies, and cozy blankets
Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Amazon, fast food)
Skincare/self-care sets (face wash, lotion, body spray)
Sketchbooks, art supplies, and novels for teens

Thank you, West Coast Nutra, for opening your doors and your heart. And thank you to everyone choosing to give. Together, we can turn this Christmas into a season of love, dignity, and hope for every child we reach.

11/12/2025

Hey fam, it’s a busy season—and a beautiful opportunity. We’re praying for everyone who’s sold out to Jesus and showing love to those who are often overlooked. Let’s make people feel like a priority together. I’m praying for fresh energy, open doors, and unity in the Church. Let’s link arms and do this as one!

Here’s how you can jump in:
Donate toys for ages 0–17 or give financially
Partner with us (business owners: host a toy drive or sponsor!)
Volunteer—be one of the champions we need
Share this post to spread the word

Drop-off + Dates:
Nov 22: SW Market Night Market
West Coast Nutra (drop-off)
Sportlander west (drop-off)
More locations coming—DM for updates

Toy ideas kids actually love:
0–2: board books, soft blocks, sensory toys, teether sets
3–5: Duplo, chunky puzzles, play-doh kits, dress-up, beginner scooters
6–8: LEGO/STEAM kits, art sets, remote cars, sports balls, board games
9–12: STEM/robot kits, craft sets, Nerf, gel blaster, earbuds, sketchbooks, chapter books
13–17: gift cards, headphones, journals, skincare sets, sports gear, strategy games

Want to partner, host a drive, or donate? DM me for details. Let’s show our city what love in action looks like. We need you. We need champions. Let’s make an impact—together. ❤️

11/11/2025

🎁 Give joy. Spark hope. Make a child feel seen. 🎁

We’re teaming up with our official partner, West Coast Nutra, as an approved Toy Drive drop-off location! Now through the holiday season, we’re collecting brand-new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children in foster care ages 0–17.

Every toy is more than a gift—it’s a reminder that they matter.

• What to bring: New, unwrapped toys for ages 0–17
• Drop-off at: West Coast Neutral (official partner location) 📍
• How to help: Bring a toyor a gift, share this post, tag a friend to join you

Let’s fill the bins and little hearts together. 💛
Comment 🎁 if you’re in, and spread the word!

& JCW Kicks for KidsHoliday Toy Drive • Bringing Joy to Children in Foster Care and the less Fortunate This holiday sea...
10/31/2025

& JCW Kicks for Kids
Holiday Toy Drive • Bringing Joy to Children in Foster Care and the less Fortunate

This holiday season, Southwestmarket is partnering with JCW Kicks for Kids to spread warmth, wonder, and joy to children experiencing foster care. Together, we can ensure every child feels seen, celebrated, and loved.
One new toy can spark a memory that lasts a lifetime. Let’s be the reason a child smiles this Christmas.

How You Can Help
Donate new, unwrapped toys for children and teens (ages 0–17)

Drop off at:
Southwestmarket night market
Independence, high school •
Collection Dates: Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 6, Dec 13.

Most-Requested Gifts
Infants/Toddlers: sensory toys, board books, plush toys
Ages 5–9: Legos, dolls, art kits, cars/trucks, puzzles
Ages 10–13: STEM kits, sports balls, craft sets, chapter books
Teens 14–17: headphones, journals, gift cards ($10–$25), board games, self-care sets

Please donate only new, unwrapped items.

Why It Matters
Many children in foster care spend the holidays away from familiar faces and places.
Your gift offers comfort, belonging, and moments of pure holiday magic.
Every donation becomes a message:
“You are cared for. You are worth celebrating.”

Ways to Boost Your Impact
Bring a friend and double the joy.
Host a mini toy drive at your workplace, school, or place of worship.
Snap a photo of your drop-off and tag:


Can’t Shop? Give a Gift Card
Gift cards ($10–$25) to major retailers help ensure every child receives something they truly love. Please place gift cards in a sealed envelope labeled “Gift Card Donation.”

Thank You
Your kindness lights up the season. Together, we’re wrapping our community’s most vulnerable children in hope, dignity, and holiday cheer.
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Questions or large-drop scheduling?
Contact: Johnell Ward • (424) 416-1202 • [email protected]
Learn more: JCWKicksforKids.org

08/09/2025

Today is the day!
Oh man, I’m fired up to bless our kids with new shoes and celebrate Jesus’ love.
You and your child must be present to redeem the shoes—bring the confirmation image (with your name).
Not first-come-first-served—every registered child has a shoebox with their name.
Gates open at 5 PM.
Park in the open lot beside the barbershop; walk through the brick-wall gate between the apartment and Bethel Church.
Shoes will be donated to a local foster agency.
Come ready for good food, family, games, raffles, and a blessing you’ll carry into the new school year.








08/06/2025

AbsThank you for supporting with your T-shirts! Your gift blessed a kid with new shoes. We’re almost done shopping—your love makes a difference. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us God has a plan for us all.

Hey friends,I wanted to share something close to my heart. We’re really close to reaching our goal for the upcoming back...
07/28/2025

Hey friends,

I wanted to share something close to my heart. We’re really close to reaching our goal for the upcoming back-to-school sneaker event — we’ve raised almost exactly what we need, but we’re just about $3,000 short. That’s all that stands between over 200 children receiving a fresh pair of sneakers, a simple gift that can make them feel seen, valued, and like they matter.

You see, this isn’t just about shoes — it’s about showing these kids that they are a priority, that there’s a community that cares, and that God’s love wants to meet their needs. I believe that everyone deserves to start the school year with confidence and hope. Many of us know what it’s like to be in a tough place, to be in survivor mode — I get it. That’s why we’re doing this, to bring a little piece of peace into a chaotic world.

We can’t do this without your help. Whether you’re able to give financially or simply keep us in your prayers, your support makes a difference. Pray that doors open wide and that hearts are moved. If you’re willing to stand with us in this, please respond. Every bit counts — and honestly, just your prayers are powerful beyond measure.

Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and your willingness to make a difference. Let’s come together and show these kids they are loved and valued — because they truly are.

With gratitude,

Johnell Ward

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Bakersfield, CA

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