About KicksForAllies.
KicksForAllies is a nonprofit that puts new, quality shoes on the feet of kids who need them. We partner with companies and individual donors, then use those contributions to purchase and distribute footwear to children through schools, community organizations, and family support programs.
Every dollar donated goes toward one goal: getting a great pair of shoes onto a kid who needs one.
Whether you're an individual who wants to sponsor a single pair or a company looking to make a difference at scale, KicksForAllies makes it simple to give a kid something to feel proud to wear. We handle the purchasing and distribution, so your generosity turns into shoes on small feet as directly as possible.
Why we started KicksForAllies.
Shoes are something a lot of us take for granted. For kids, shoes can be a form of self-expression. They influence confidence and help children feel like they belong, but access to quality footwear isn't equal.
That's the gap KicksForAllies was built to close. We started this organization because we believe a pair of shoes should never be a privilege, and we've made it our mission to make sure no child has to go without.
A brand-new pair of shoes is enough to give a kid hope. It tells them someone sees them, believes in them, and wants good things for them. That feeling can carry a child a lot further than the shoes themselves.
A good shoe should never be a privilege.
The people behind KicksForAllies.
Meet the team turning donated dollars into shoes kids are proud to wear.
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From a donation to a doorstep.
Four steps turn generosity into something a kid can lace up and wear.
Partner
We team up with companies, organizations, and donors who want to make a real, tangible impact on kids in their community.
Purchase
Funding lets us purchase quality shoes in bulk, turning every contribution into pairs that are ready to give.
Distribute
Shoes are delivered directly to the children and communities that need them most, no strings attached.
Empower
Every pair provides more than footwear: it gives a child one more reason to feel confident taking their next step.
Too many kids are still missing the basics.
children worldwide are estimated to not own a single pair of shoes.
Estimate from Soles4Soulsof U.S. children still lived below the poverty line in 2025, roughly 1 in 7.
U.S. Census BureauSource: U.S. Census Bureau, official poverty measure. No agency tracks how many children go without shoes year to year, so child poverty is shown as the closest measure of need. Progress is real, but about 1 in 7 kids is still affected.
Contact us
Interested in partnering with KicksForAllies, sponsoring shoes, or just have a question? Send us a note and we'll get back to you.
Get in touch
- Email Kicksforallies@gmail.com
- Phone 213-493-7222
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Address
2748 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, CA 90505