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
We partner with schools, homeless shelters, and nonprofits to identify the students that need our assistance.
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We host two big shoe drives a year - one before back to school and one before Christmas. We distribute between 500 to 600 pairs of shoes per annual drive, for a total of 1,000 pairs of shoes per year.
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We also host smaller drives for individual schools and nonprofits throughout the year.
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Interested in partnering with us? Check out the options below!
