#StepUpKanawha

Kids of Kanawha is launching its first-ever Back-to-School Shoe Drive to support children and adolescents in the Kanawha Valley. This fundraiser provides new shoes to students in need, helping them start the school year with confidence and comfort. Sponsors are invited to contribute at various levels, with every donation going directly toward the purchase of new shoes. Join us in making a lasting impact on local youth—because every child deserves to start the year on the right foot!

This year’s shoe drive will support 8 local schools in creating School Shoe Closets—a year-round resource stocked with new shoes for students in need. These closets ensure that every child has access to properly fitting footwear, whether they’re starting a new school year, growing out of old shoes, or facing unexpected challenges. Your donation helps provide comfort, confidence, and dignity—all year long.

If you would like to donate NEW shoes to help stock our Shoe Closets, please find a drop off location most convenient to you. Every pair directly makes a meaningful difference, helping someone step into a brighter future!


📍 Drop-Off Locations:

Cabin Creek Health Systems
CAMC Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Main Lobby
Edgewood Country Club
Montgomery General Hospital – Main Lobby
Nautilus – Kanawha City
Old Colony Realtors – 1205 Virginia St. E
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
WVU Medicine/Thomas Hospital – Division Street Entrance
WVU Medicine/Thomas Hospital – Main Entrance (Pavilion)
YMCA of Kanawha Valley

When dropping off your donation, please look out for the sign below to easily find the drop-off spot.

🧡 Thank you for stepping up for our kids!