Nonprofit delivers thousands of coats, shoes to Houston students

As the season of giving ramps up, a Houston nonprofit is working with partners near and far to make the holidays a little brighter—and warmer—for local kids.

Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) teamed up with national nonprofit Soles4Souls and its subsidiary Clothes4Souls, as well as Macy’s, Gordmans and Skechers to deliver more than 1,500 coats and more than 4,000 pairs of shoes to Houston-area students and their families.

Every student at Houston Independent School District’s Wesley Elementary lined up to be fitted for brand new shoes courtesy of CIS, Soles4Souls and Skechers. After finding the perfect fit, each child was able to personalize their new kicks at decorating stations. All the kids received a toy and a gift card to Gordmans, too.

And with another cold front expected next week, CIS, Macy’s and Clothes4Souls provided new coats to hundreds of students and their families at Houston ISD’s Neff Elementary in Sharpstown.

CIS of Houston has student support specialists on 165 campuses across the Houston area, helping more than 125,000 students in Pre-K through college with whatever it takes to set students up for success.

“With support from generous partners like Soles4Souls, Macy’s, Skechers, and Gordmans, we work with teachers and staff on campuses to break down any barrier to student well-being and create school cultures where kids know it’s OK to reach out for help,” Valencia Lewis from CIS said.