Help us empower local youth in New Jersey to honor life. Your monthly contributions help to sustain our ongoing efforts to educate and uplift youth, paving the way for a brighter future without gun violence.
Our services include:
College Mentor Program
Provides scholarship recipients with the additional support needed to successfully graduate from a college or university and transition into professional life. Through the efforts of the program coordinator, the mentees and mentors participate in workshops, as well as two dinners a year, to encourage conversation and greater opportunities for bonding. The mentoring program has laid the foundation for creating a pool of future mentors and recipients, as well as a pool of David’s Shoes volunteers.Book Scholarships
As our main give-back program, book scholarships are given to enrolled college students over four years (or longer, if needed.) To date, we have given over $60,000 in scholarships to 36 young men. Each year, recipients are invited to an awards luncheon to hear from other local community leaders.Art Contest
Held each Spring, this annual contest is open to junior high and high school students across New Jersey and aims to inspire students to create a postcard reflecting the values of honesty, compassion, and love. All artwork is featured on the David's Shoes website and our social media. The winner is presented with an award.Community Engagement
Throughout the year, David's Shoes works with the community to offer public speaking sessions, theatrical productions, tabling information, youth empowerment presentations, and more.Honor Life Presentation
David’s Shoes is dedicated to encouraging teens and children to honor life. Our flagship outreach program, the Honor Life Presentation is designed to teach young people about the negative impact of gun violence. We visit schools, churches, and other youth groups sharing the story of David’s untimely death and encouraging them to honor their lives, seek hope, and find joy.
Give today and know that your support directly helps each of these programs throughout the year!
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Leo Ricketts
Thanks for your mission and values Ms. Lane, much love and blessings!
Gayathri
Tammy
Brenda | $10/M