MNRS works to improve the quality of life and well-being of children and youth experiencing economic hardship by ensuring access to basic needs and cultivating a sense of belonging. Beyond filling an unmet need, our work boosts school participation, promotes dignity and inclusion, and helps to strengthen families.
We provide children with a sense of normalcy, belonging and a boost of confidence by giving them new and properly fitting shoes and clothing for school. We engage and empower our community's youth by connecting them to civic, educational, and leadership opportunities that enrich their lives and improve their well-being.
We provide children with a sense of normalcy, belonging and a boost of confidence by giving them new and properly fitting shoes and clothing for school. We engage and empower our community's youth by connecting them to civic, educational, and leadership opportunities that enrich their lives and improve their well-being.
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MNRS works to improve the quality of life and well-being of children and youth experiencing economic hardship. My New Red Shoes is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2006 by Menlo Park entrepreneur Heather Hopkins.
Inspired to action after learning about her mother's experience with childhood poverty, Heather organized an all-volunteer community effort out of her garage to distribute new shoes, new clothing, and the gift of dignity and confidence to local youth.In that first year, MNRS clothed 354 school-aged children in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.
Inspired to action after learning about her mother's experience with childhood poverty, Heather organized an all-volunteer community effort out of her garage to distribute new shoes, new clothing, and the gift of dignity and confidence to local youth.In that first year, MNRS clothed 354 school-aged children in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.
MNRS works to improve the quality of life and well-being of children and youth experiencing economic hardship by ensuring access to basic needs and cultivating a sense of belonging. Beyond filling an unmet need, our work boosts school participation, promotes dignity and inclusion, and helps to strengthen families.
Create impact by volunteering, fundraising to support our programs, or partnering with MNRS to create team building activities for your employees. Whether it's organizing a crowd fundraiser, donating your birthday, or starting a virtual shoe drive, fundraising for MNRS is a great way to improve the lives of children.
MNRS offers virtual volunteer activities for groups and individuals of all ages and limited, socially distanced opportunities to assist at our office and warehouse. Leverage your professional skills to make an impact for children. MNRS is currently seeking talented photographers, videographers, graphic designers and more.
MNRS's corporate engagement opportunities allow companies to make an impact, engage employees to provide meaningful support for their community, and achieve their CSR goals. Donate footwear, apparel, or other basic items to provide children and families with a sense of normalcy, belonging and dignity.
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