A national nonprofit has announced a partnership that will provide over 500 pairs of shoes to students at a Danville elementary school.

Nonprofit Shoes That Fit has announced its fourth-year national partnership with GEICO that will provide more than 6,500 pairs of brand-new athletic shoes to students in need. The donation event in Danville on Thursday is also a partnership with the Wendell Scott Foundation.

GEICO Philanthropic Foundation will be donating 535 pairs of shoes and socks to every child attending the distribution event at Schoolfield Elementary on Thursday. Warrick and Chinique Scott with the Wendell Scott Foundation will also be in attendance and assist with passing out shoes to students.

LaDonna Bond, who leads social impact and philanthropic initiatives at GEICO, said, “Our social impact and philanthropy efforts continue to prioritize education, reflecting GEICO’s commitment to supporting the communities where our employees and customers live and work. People may not realize how a pair of shoes can impact a student’s confidence and how they show up for school. We’re proud to continue our partnership with Shoes That Fit to ensure students have the right shoes for academic success.”

“On behalf of the entire Wendell Scott Foundation, we are excited and proud to continue creating unique opportunities for children in need. Now more than ever, our youth require support from every angle, and we are grateful to see this happening for the students of Schoolfield Elementary. Partnerships like this, with GEICO and Shoes That Fit, make a lasting impact and align with our mission to uplift and empower underserved communities.” – Warrick Scott, CEO, Wendell Scott Foundation.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with GEICO for a fourth year! By donating 6,500 pairs of shoes, GEICO is making a tremendous impact on children’s lives all across the U.S. We are proud to collaborate with a partner who believes in strengthening communities by investing in children, and we are