A nonprofit started by a pair of oak cliff educators that gifts needy kids brand-name sneakers is expanding. Pasos for Oak Cliff is hosting summer sneaker giveaways across Texas.
The sneakers are donated by the community or purchased by the couple with monetary donations. They’re new or very gently used. Some pairs even cost over $200.thThe non-profit has already handed out 1,500 pairs of shoes, according to Acosta.“We’re just trying to give back and helping students in Texas,” said Acosta.Zendejas and Acosta are UT-Austin graduates.A self-proclaimed “sneakerhead,” Acosta says he’s found school attendance and success often goes hand in hand with what’s on students’ feet.
He says some kids who cannot afford trendy sneakers, especially teens, are often too embarrassed to go to school, so they don’t show up. “They’re able to go to school more because they’re in school they’re able to get better grades, they’re getting better grades, they’re just academically better students,” he said. “These shoes are really transforming their education level and it helps with confidence. Who doesn’t love a new pair of shoes?”“The little girl said: ‘I finally get some tennis shoes!’ She was wearing snow boots and it’s like 100 degrees outside. I just started crying,” said Zendejas.
However, Pasos will take gently used sneakers with a high-resale value. Acosta and Zendejas will sell them and use the money to buy new shoes or give one child two pairs of shoes: a new pair along with the older, used pair. Pasos for Oak Cliff is teaming up with Centre sneaker boutique, SoleSavy and Four Corners Brewing for a fundraiser on July 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Centre on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas.For more information, click
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