Our Programs in Southern Nevada
Goodie Two Shoes Foundation runs two types of programs to help children in our community get the footwear they need.
Large-Scale School Distributions
Our primary programming model brings shoes to large groups of children, serving 400 to 450 students at a time. To reach as many kids as possible, we work directly with school-based agency partners, school counselors, administrators, principals, and the CCSD partnership office to identify the schools and groups of children who would benefit most from these scheduled distributions.
Because of this approach, we rarely accept referrals from individuals or individual families experiencing financial hardship.
Emergency Crisis Assistance
However, sometimes life changes in an instant. If your child has gone through a sudden, catastrophic event within the past seven days, such as a house fire, flood or similar disaster, parental/guardian law enforcement action, sudden homelessness, or a severe domestic situation, and now needs footwear right away, they may qualify for our emergency crisis assistance program.
We accept crisis referrals from professionals who are already supporting families through sudden hard times, including:
- CASAs
- Law enforcement officers
- School counselors & social workers
- School principals
- Professional case workers
- Crisis management officers
- Nonprofit administrators
If you live in Southern Nevada and have faced a sudden catastrophic event in the past seven days, the next step is simple. Ask your social services point of contact or case worker to reach out to our offices and request a crisis referral form for a situational review.
A Note for Families Facing Ongoing Hardship
We understand that today’s economy is stretching families thin, both here in our community and across the country. We truly wish we could say yes to every request for services that comes our way. The reality is that our resources are limited, and we simply can’t meet every need on our own.
If your child needs footwear because of continuing financial challenges, please reach out to your child’s school counselor or principal first. They are often your best connection to individual support. You can also dial 211 to find additional resources that may be available to you right away.
Please know that asking for help takes courage, and you are not alone. The first step in finding resources is sharing that you need them.