Nonprofit Shoes That Fit is proud to announce its fourth-year national partnership with GEICO that will provide more than 6,500 pairs of brand-new athletic shoes to students in need. GEICO Philanthropic Foundation will be donating 515 pairs of shoes and socks to every child attending the distribution event at Oakdale Elementary. Warrick and Chinique Scott with the Wendell Scott Foundation will also be in attendance and assist with passing out shoes to students. Media is invited to cover the event. Kindly RSVP to Lisa Kaufman to arrange interviews with representatives from Shoes That Fit, GEICO, the Wendell Scott Foundation, and Oakdale Elementary School.
LaDonna Bond, who leads social impact and philanthropic initiatives at GEICO, said,
“Education is one of GEICO’s social impact and philanthropic pillars, which supports our employeesvolunteering and being engaged in the communities where they and our customers live and work. Our partnership with Shoes That Fit instills confidence and increases classroom engagement,leading to academic success for thousands of students throughout the country. We are committed to providing resources such as shoes in our mission to drive positive change.”
“On behalf of the entire Wendell Scott Foundation, we are excited and proud to continue creating unique opportunities for children in need. Now more than ever, our youth require support from every angle, and we are grateful to see this happening for the students of Oakdale Elementary. Partnerships like this, with GEICO and Shoes That Fit, make a lasting impact and align with our mission to uplift and empower underserved communities.” – Warrick Scott, CEO, Wendell Scott Foundation.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with GEICO for a fourth year! By donating 6,500 pairs of shoes, GEICO is making a tremendous impact on children’s lives all across the U.S. We are proud to collaborate with a partner who believes in strengthening communities by investing in children, and we are truly thankful for their continued partnership,”- said Amy Fass, CEO and Executive Director, Shoes That Fit.
ABOUT SHOES THAT FIT: 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 180,000 children across 50 states last year alone. Help ensure that no child misses school because they don’t have shoes that fit by visiting our website: http://www.shoesthatfit.org.
ABOUT GEICO: GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) was founded in 1936 and insures more than 27 million vehicles in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. A member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, GEICO constantly strives to make lives better by protecting people against unexpected events while saving them money and providing an outstanding customer experience. Along with personal auto insurance, commercial auto and personal umbrella coverages are also available. Homeowners, renters, condo, flood, identity theft, term life, and more coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Visit geico.com for a quote or to learn more.
ABOUT THE WENDELL SCOTT FOUNDATION: The Wendell Scott Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Wendell Scott, the first African
American NASCAR driver to win a Grand National race and to compete full time and win as Team Owner and Driver in NASCAR. He is the only African-American that has been inducted into The NASCAR Hall of Fame. Through innovative programs, scholarships, and community partnerships,the Foundation focuses on empowering underserved youth by fostering education, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Driven by a commitment to inspire the next generation, the Wendell Scott Foundation continues to make a difference in communities across the country.
