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 Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet, Inc. (Happy Feet)
was created in 2009 by Jerry Baird, a retired coal miner
from Union County, Kentucky. His goal was to remove one
of the stumbling blocks to optimum school performance for
the students of Union County, Kentucky. Not having basic
personal items can distract a child from performing well
in school. A new pair of shoes can help build self-esteem
and reduce teasing and bullying. Through Happy Feet we
attempt to improve a child’s perspective about attending
school by providing them with a quality pair of athletic
shoes. A happy student becomes a better learner, thus the name “Happy Feet Equals
Learning Feet.”
Since its creation in 2009 the Happy Feet program has grown rapidly. We are now
incorporated as a 501c3. Happy Feet includes Boyle/Danville, Caldwell, Carlisle, Christian,
Crittenden, Daviess, Graves/Mayfield, Henderson, Hopkins/Dawson Springs, Livingston,
Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union and Webster Counties. We also have a program in
Russellville/Logan County, which operates independently. In 2015 we provided 4389 pairs of
shoes an increase of 889. We project an increase again in 2016.
The Happy Feet program has been expanded through the efforts of volunteers in each of
the counties served. They are responsible for coordinating events and fundraising in their areas
using individual and business donations, yard sales, bake sales, raffles, and other activities as
sources of funding. Several programs have been successful in procuring grants. The Happy
Feet program has established an accounting system to maintain separate accounts for each of
the counties. This assists with tracking both the funds raised by each county and the purchases
of shoes for students in that area. Funds raised in your area will help provide the less fortunate
children of your community with one more tool to help them succeed in school.
As the program continues to expand, we are becoming aware of different ways to
identify where the need lies. This year Happy Feet plans to work with KentuckyCare and their
Athletic Shoe Drive for Children in Need named Shoe N 4 Kids. Shoe N 4 Kids will be utilized
to Promote Active, Healthy Kids in the Purchase Region counties of Ballard, Callaway, Carlisle,
Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall, McCracken. Shoes are provided throughout the year as
determined by the local committees. The start of school and Christmas are the primary times
when shoes are distributed and some locations provide shoes for graduation programs. Funding
is also available to provide shoes in emergency situations.
The Happy Feet program is actively promoted in local communities
and online. To learn more, visit our website or Facebook page, or
contact one of your local board members. For more information on
KentuckyCare, go to www.kentuckycare.net.
Mission Statement: To provide shoes
to children in need so they can better
focus their efforts on learning.
Jerry Baird — Founder/President
270-952-2006 • [email protected]
www.happyfeetequalslearningfeet.com
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BOARD MEMBERS
Founer & President
JERRY BAIRD
270-952-2006
Ballard County
Pending
Boyle County/Danville:
LISA BURKE, Co-Chair
859-236-4559
BRENDA STEELE, Co-Chair
859-236-1214
Caldwell County:
JILL LANE
270-625-1531
Carlisle County:
Pending
Christian County:
JOEY PENDLETON
270-348-3622
Crittenden County:
KAREN WOODALL
270-965-3355
Daviess County:
Pending
Graves County/Mayfield:
AMANDA RORER
270-705-7928
Henderson County:
BARBARA JONES
270-826-3499
Hopkins Co./Dawson Springs:
CHERI MCNARY
270-824-1476
Livingston County:
DARVIN STOM
270-703-2650
Marshall County:
Pending
Muhlenberg County:
KEISHA BRIGANCE
270-338-3505
Ohio County:
Pending
Union County:
JANET GILL
270-952-8015
Webster County:
MARY POWELL
270-339-6360
www.happyfeetequalslearningfeet.com
Detach this page and enclose
with tax-deductible contribution.
Please make checks payable to:
Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet, Inc.
Please mail donations to:
Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet, Inc.
c/o Jerry Baird
1020 St. Rt. 56E
Morganfield, KY 42437
or
Shirley Hendrix
P.O. Box 296
Clay, KY 42404
Name:__________________________
Address: ________________________
City/State/Zip:____________________
$_____________________
Amount of Contribution
County you wish to support:
_____________________
100 Pairs - $3000
50 Pairs - $1500
10 Pairs - $300
1 Pair - $30
Thank you
for your support!