Frequently Asked Questions
Since 1969, SC4K (formerly Shoes for Kids) has provided brand new, quality clothing basics such as shoes, socks, underwear, t-shirts, hats, mittens, and infant layette items for needy children in the Greater Cleveland area.
You can make a financial contribution online or through the phone by calling the office at 216.881.SHOE (7463) extension 7. Donations can also be mailed to SC4K: PO Box 93785, Cleveland, Ohio 44101.
Yes, Federal employees can designate contributions to SC4K through the CFC using #96280.
SC4K is currently not a United Way member agency. We can receive specific donor designations through United Way; however, an administrative fee is deducted from your donation by United Way.
Our distribution partner sites determine who is eligible to receive services from SC4K based on the unique needs of their community. As a general guideline, SC4K serves families living at or below 185% of poverty. Living at 185% of poverty equates to a family of four living on $41,348 annually.
Utilizing a community-wide distribution network, SC4K reaches into neighborhoods where the greatest need exists. We serve families in the City of Cleveland and its inner-ring suburbs including Lakewood, Parma, Euclid, Cleveland Heights and beyond.
The SC4K office is currently located at 15500 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110.
No. SC4K is not affiliated with any national organizations. SC4K is an independent, non-profit organization serving families in need throughout Greater Cleveland.
In 2015, SC4K will distribute new clothing and Payless shoe gift cards with a retail value of $2.4 million.
Because our mission at SC4K specifically states that we only distribute brand new shoes, clothes, and other essential items we do not accept any used items.
Of every dollar donated to SC4K, $0.92 is spent on programs serving Cleveland’s needy children. The organization is audited annually by McGladrey LLP and has achieved the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years.
We purchase shoe vouchers so that children can choose their own shoes.
The SC4K distribution network is comprised of 24 social service agency sites in the Greater Cleveland area that distribute SC4K’s products. This network includes, among others, various sites of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers, and the United Pastors in Mission Churches.
Yes. In 1998, new clothing items were added to the distribution and Shoes for Kids officially became Shoes and Clothes for Kids.
No. We are not affiliated with Coats for Kids. Coats for Kids is an annual holiday coat drive run by WTAM.
