Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services

Mission: The mission of In Jacob's Shoes is to provide new and gently used shoes, backpacks, school supplies and athletic gear to local children and families in need. Grants are also awarded for camp, after care, athletic and enrichment programs.

Results: Since inception in 2009, In Jacob's Shoes has provided over 200,000 pairs of shoes; 33,000 pairs of socks and 11,000 backpacks including school supplies to children in need living in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami/Dade Counties, Florida. We partner with hundreds of local schools, shelters, social service agencies and charities by providing basic necessities to the children and families in need in their care. We have also established dozens of emergency shoe closets in South Florida. We believe the right pair of shoes can change a child's life

Target demographics: local children and famiiles in need

Direct beneficiaries per year: provided 20,000 pairs of shoes and 500 backpacks complete with school supplies to children and families in need

Geographic areas served: Broward, Palm Beach & Dade Counties, Florida

Programs: shoes, socks, backpacks, school supplies and althletic gear