Pasos for Oak Cliff, a non-profit, is set up by Jesse Acosta, a high school teacher, and Alejandra Zendejas, a math tutor. We both consider ourselves sneakerheads.
As sneakerhead educators and members of the community, we are fully aware that parents and guardians struggle to supply some basic necessities for their children - this is especially true when it comes to shoes.
As a result, we decided to turn our LOVE for sneakers into a proactive start up - Pasos for Oak Cliff. The goal of Pasos for Oak Cliff is to give students new shoes. The lack of good quality shoes leads to discomfort, ridicule, bullying, and isolation. We can prevent that from happening, but we cannot do it alone, we need YOUR SUPPORT.
SNEAKERS ARE AN OPPORTUNITY
At Pasos for Oak Cliff, we believe that a new pair of shoes is more than just footwear—it's a stepping stone toward self-confidence, belonging, and academic success. For children facing the challenges of financial hardship or homelessness, worn-out shoes can be a daily reminder of their struggles, often leading to bullying, isolation, and diminished self-worth.
Our Sneaker Drive is dedicated to changing that narrative.
Of guardians reported an
increase of confidence in
shoe recipients
Of guardians reported that
their child wanted to go back to
school after receiving new shoes
of children loved their
new stylish shoes
EMPOWERING CHILDREN, ONE STEP AT THE TIME
By providing handpicked, stylish shoes, we’re not just giving kids something to wear—we’re helping them walk into their classrooms with pride, ready to learn and grow. Every pair of shoes we distribute is a symbol of hope, a reminder that someone cares, and a tangible boost that can lift a child's spirit and future.
We will not distribute a pair of shoes we would not wear ourselves.
Each $20 donation, helps us provide a new pair of shoes to a student in need.
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"You have taken one less stress from me with this help for my kids."
- Single mother of four children
HOW IT WORKS
Nuestro forma de recomendación para el verano ha CERRADO.
Ahora estamos tomando las recomendaciones de los estudiantes para nuestra Entrega de Zapatos este invierno.
Piense en una ocasión en que recibió un nuevo par de zapatos. ¿Cómo te sentiste? Muchos niños pierden ese sentimiento porque su guardian puede estar pasando apuros o, seamos honestos, los zapatos no son lo más importante a veces.
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Les pedimos a los MAESTROS, MIEMBROS DE LA FAMILIA, MIEMBROS DE LA COMUNIDAD y PADRES que RECOMIENDEN a un ESTUDIANTE que podría usar un nuevo par de zapatos. Los padres pueden recomendar a su propio hijo. Los requisitos son los siguientes:
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Los estudiantes viven en Oak Cliff, Dallas, o las ciudades circunvecinas (los estudiantes de Oak Cliff tendrán prioridad)
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El estudiante proviene de un entorno de bajos ingresos
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Los guardianes se han visto afectados económicamente por COVID-19.
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Se requiere comprobante de ingresos (si no está disponible, contactaremos a la familia)
Complete el formulario de recomendación a continuación. LOS ESTUDIANTES QUE VIVEN EN EL ÁREA DE OAK CLIFF TENDRÁN PRIORIDAD.
NOTA: Si desea recomendar a más de un estudiante, deberá completar un formulario nuevo para cada estudiante. Solo se garantizan 2 PARES DE ZAPATOS por familia. Si podemos proporcionar más de dos pares, lo haremos.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o problema, envíenos un correo electrónico a: pasosforoc@gmail.com.
¡Gracias!
