Shoes That Fit

The YMCA of Greater Des Moines is proud to partner with Shoes That fit this holiday season. One goal of the YMCA is to build caring communities and through Shoes That Fit, we can accomplish that goal by being an avenue for giving back and providing support to our neighbours.

Shoes that Fit is a national non-profit organization that was established to provide needy elementary school children with clothing necessities such as shoes and coats. The campaign runs from the start of the school year through the first part of December. The goal is to have all needs filled and in the child’s hands before they leave for Christmas break.

For the past 9 years, Mediacom and KIOA, with the help of generous local businesses, like the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, and an overwhelming response from the community, have used this campaign to fill huge needs in the school systems in Des Moines and surrounding communities.

Due to the economy, the number of requests has risen the past couple years. With the continued generosity of participating businesses in the area, and of course the compassion and generosity of their customers, we are committed to fulfilling all the needs that are identified each year to help those in our community.

What to do
1. Choose a card for a child that you would like to help. Cards are located at all YMCA branches.
2. Complete the donor information if you wish.
3. Take your copy of the card with the item, size, and gender of the child that you are helping when you shop.
4. Purchase the requested item within one week.
5. Return the item with the card by the second week of December, in a bag to the YMCA location where you choose the card.