Footwear Program
Every school year, from September to June, the Windsor Goodfellows provide vouchers for a new pair of running shoes or winter boots to children from JK to grade 8, in partnership with Karen’s 4or Kids, through our footwear program. To receive the voucher, parents can request an application letter from their child’s school.
Taking a Step in the Right Direction:
The Windsor Goodfellows Footwear Program Provides New Shoes and Winter Boots to Children in Need
In a country as prosperous as Canada, a child should never have to go without basic necessities such as shoes and/or winter boots. Through the Windsor Goodfellows footwear program, hundreds of pairs of new winter boots and running shoes are provided each school year. Typically, the Windsor Goodfellows spend approximately $90,000 to $100,000 annually to provide shoes and boots to children in need in the community through our footwear program.
Below are the steps for how the footwear program works at the Windsor Goodfellows:
- The parent/guardian contacts their child’s school to request an application for the Windsor Goodfellows Footwear Program
- The principal fills out the application and gives it to the parent/guardian
- The parent/guardian delivers the application to the Windsor Goodfellows
- Once the application is approved, the parent/guardian will receive a voucher that can be used to purchase running shoes or winter boots at Karen’s 4or Kids for their child.
Qualification Requirements:
We assist families based on Government guidelines for low income. To sign up as a client, you need to bring in proof of income for everyone in the household (eg. Ontario Works, ODSP, pay stub, Child Tax credit).
If you do not have paper copies for proof of income, you can bring in a Bank Statement or show it on your phone but make sure to bring something with your address on it. We also need to see picture ID (eg. Driver’s license or Health Card).
Donate to the Windsor Goodfellows
If you’re ready to make a significant and positive difference in your community, donating to the Windsor Goodfellows can be an excellent option to consider.
By supporting our mission to alleviate poverty and hunger, you can contribute to improving the lives of individuals and families in need. Your donation can go a long way in helping those who are facing difficult times.
Tax receipts will be provided for donations over $10.00.