In summer of 2025, Kids of Kanawha launched its first-ever Back-to-School Shoe Drive to support children and adolescents in the Kanawha Valley.

Inaugural Kids of Kanawha Shoe Drive — What a Success!

Goal: 1,200 Children | Reached: 2,000 Children 🎉

Goal: 10 Schools| Reached: 13 Schools 🎉

Wow, what an incredible year! Thanks to our amazing community, the inaugural Kids of Kanawha Shoe Drive collected and purchased over 2,000 pairs of shoes for students across 13 local schools!
Because of our incredible community, more than two thousand children were able to step into the school year with comfort, confidence, and smiles. Thank you to every donor, volunteer, and partner who helped make this drive a smashing success — we couldn’t have done it without you! 💛👟