Reliant Credit Union continues its dedication to helping students in the Finger Lakes put their best feet forward! Reliant recently donated 73 pairs of sneakers to The Spot at Victor Central School District. The sneakers will be given to students at Victor Elementary School.
This is the fourth donation this year for Reliant’s Feet Forward program, a special community effort Reliant created in 2016, through which the credit union partners with area schools and organizations to provide quality sneakers to kids who need them. For the sixth year in a row, Reliant is collaborating with Jonathan Griffiths, owner of Rochester Running Company, who helped facilitate the credit union’s purchase of an array of high-quality sneakers so that the credit union could donate them to children who otherwise wouldn’t have access to quality footwear.
“Feet Forward reflects our commitment to the well-being of students in our community,” said Pamela Heald, President & CEO of Reliant. “Providing sneakers can make a powerful difference by helping students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to engage in their school day. We’re honored to continue supporting local youth in this way.”
Since Reliant started Feet Forward in 2016, the credit union has donated 2,736 pairs of sneakers—a total investment of over $83,600 to help local children.
“Through their Feet Forward Program and their generous food drive for SpotMart, Reliant is helping us meet students’ needs with dignity and care. These contributions ensure local children have what they need to succeed,” said Sarah Chilson, Executive Director of The Spot. “We are deeply grateful for Reliant’s long-standing partnership and their commitment to strengthening our community.”