Happy Feet

History

The Happy Feet Program evolved from the club’s participation in a project to assist needy families during the Christmas season of 1991. Families chosen were those that might not otherwise receive assistance from other agencies.

Working with a local elementary school a family was selected. It consisted of a widow and her three children. The family had been on welfare but the woman decided she wanted more for her family and set out on her own. Although her income could modestly sustain the family, medical bills prohibited her from providing fully the necessities of life.

Most difficult for her to obtain were shoes and socks for her children. Although the children were given clothing, special emphasis was placed on securing footwear.

As a result, the children’s teacher noticed their self-esteem increased. They tended to socialize more and were no longer teased about their worn shoes.

From this, the North Las Vegas Rotarians recognized the value of providing shoes to children and the Happy Feet program was born.

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