1st Day Kicks

08/15/2025

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LISTEN UP‼ This is super cool, 1st Day Kicks is giving kids NEW shoes, so they can show up to school on the first day with a sweet pair of sneakers, keep listening for more details or learn more NOW at https://1stdaykicks.org/ 👍

08/07/2025

📢 Help Us Make a Difference! 👟💛

At 1st Day Kicks, we believe every child deserves to step into the school year with confidence. Too many kids show up on the first day without proper shoes—and that’s where you come in.

We’re collecting donations to provide brand-new shoes to children in need—because something as simple as a fresh pair of kicks can change a kid’s outlook on school, self-worth, and success.

✅ Every dollar helps
✅ 100% goes directly to shoes for kids
✅ Donations are tax-deductible

🙏 If you’re able to give, even a small amount, it makes a HUGE impact. Let’s show these kids that their community cares.

💸 https://1stdaykicks.org
📦 Want to donate new shoes instead? Send us a message!

08/06/2025

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👟 Every Step Matters
For many of us, shoes are just another part of getting dressed. But for some kids, a new pair of shoes can mean confidence, safety, and opportunity.

🖤 Shoes protect little feet from injury and the elements.
💛 Shoes help kids participate fully in school and sports.
💙 Shoes give children the confidence to walk into class on the first day feeling like they belong.

No child should have to sit out, feel embarrassed, or walk in pain because they don’t have proper shoes. That’s why we’re here—to make sure every kid starts the school year on the right foot.

✨ Together, we can change lives one pair at a time.

07/30/2025

🎉 Big News! 🎉
We are excited to announce our very first event at Thunder Road!

📅 Date: Friday, August 22
🕔 Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Come hang out with us for an evening of fun and community as we celebrate 1st Day Kicks and our mission to make sure every kid starts the school year with a fresh pair of shoes. 👟💛

More announcements to come so stay tuned!

07/29/2025

Most people see shoes as a luxury.
But for some kids, even one new pair is out of reach.

At 1st Day Kicks, we make sure every child can step into school with confidence—in shoes that truly fit. 👟💛

07/28/2025

👟 It’s Bigger Than Shoes 👟

At 1st Day Kicks, we’re not just collecting shoes —
We’re building confidence, creating smiles, and starting school years off the right way.

When a kid laces up a new pair of shoes, they walk into that classroom feeling ready — ready to learn, to grow, and to just be a kid without worry.

We’re here for the kids who need that extra boost — and we’re just getting started.

Want to be part of something special?
Donate, volunteer, or simply share our mission. Every step matters.

07/25/2025

Why shoes matter for kids.

Studies show that proper footwear can significantly impact a child’s physical health, school attendance, and self-esteem. Worn-out or ill-fitting shoes can lead to foot pain, poor posture, and even long-term health issues.

For many families facing financial hardship, new shoes simply aren’t in the budget. That means kids go to school feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, or even unsafe.

At 1st Day Kicks, we’re working to change that — one pair at a time. Because when a child has the right shoes, they walk taller, feel better, and show up ready to learn.

Help us give kids the strong start they deserve. 👟📚

07/24/2025

🧡 Help Us Make a Difference – One Pair at a Time 🧡

Every child deserves to walk into school on the first day with confidence and pride. At 1st Day Kicks, we’re on a mission to put new shoes on the feet of kids who need them most—but we can’t do it alone.

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of something bigger, this is your chance. Your donation—big or small—helps us give a child that fresh start, that boost of confidence, that first day kick they’ll never forget.

👟 Donate today.
📚 Change a child’s story.
💛 Be the reason a kid smiles on the first day of school.

https://1stdaykicks.org

07/19/2025

Our dream is simple:
No child in our community starts school without a brand-new pair of shoes.

No judgment. No shame. Just support.

We’re not there yet — but with your help, we will be.

Join the mission. Share the story. Be the reason a child walks taller this school year.

07/17/2025

The vision is clear: every kid deserves a new pair of shoes for the first day of school.

Not just some — every single one.

It’s more than just footwear. It’s about showing up with confidence, feeling included, and starting the year with dignity.

At 1st Day Kicks, we won’t stop until that vision becomes a reality — one pair at a time, one child at a time.

That’s the mission. That’s the goal. And we’re just getting started. 👟💙

07/17/2025

🙏 Huge thank you to Chris Bullis and Jessie Bullis for their incredible $500 donation to 1st Day Kicks!
Your generosity is helping us get even more shoes on the feet of kids who need them most.
We appreciate you being part of this mission with us! 💙👟

07/16/2025

🎉 We’re so excited for our very first 1st Day Kicks event!

Back-to-school is right around the corner, and thanks to your support, we’re showing up with 114 pairs of brand new shoes ready to make some kids feel confident and cared for on their first day. 👟📚❤️

This is just the beginning — and we can’t wait to see the smiles. Let’s keep making a difference, one pair at a time.