08/12/2023
We want to thank Jokerz Car Club for looking out for our community. Our first pair of shoes going out.
Due to economic circumstances (unemployment, housing, energy, food, etc.) many families struggle and cannot afford to purchase their child/ren something so essential and important as a pair of shoes for school. Kicks for the Barrio wants every child to have confidence, enjoy their school experience, fulfill their k-12 physical and academic potential, attend college, and become productive, self-sufficient adults.
Studies have shown that the lack of adequate proper fitting sneakers that children wear can be a disadvantage to them and a visible sign of poverty that creates a negative impact to their peer-acceptance and academic/ physical performance. Children who wear worn out or ill-fitting off-brand sneakers are often ignored, teased, bullied, and even victimized, in schools and on the playground. Studies show that children who experience these circumstances develop frustration, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and violence. Consequently, studies also show that proper fitting sneakers can have a positive impact on the lives of many children’s peer-acceptance and overall physical and academic performance.
