Kids First

Hey everyone. Our KIDS FIRST HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE for homeless children is going great. We already have some 160 sports gifts collected and some $800 in donations. Thanks for all the support. Our goal is to provide over 300 children with sports gifts this holiday season. Help us make this the best holiday season ever. Your donation through gofundme.com is easy and all proceeds come directly to KIDS FIRST.

Why we do what we do:

Good morning Susan,
I delivered indoor soccer shoes which you so generously brought to me to give to an 8th grade boy at Hayes MS. I wanted to let you know how joyful I felt as I watched him open the box. He was incredulous. He had a huge smile on his face with an "I can't believe it" look on his face. He caressed the shoes as if they were made of gold and began to put them on. He said, "They fit!" and carefully put them back in the box. He and I started to talk and he told me about his position as a defensive player. I believe he called it a "sweeper" and spoke about his role. Then we started talking about school.

I believe your actions of getting our kids their sports stuff also allows them to connect directly and indirectly with caring adults. I told him that Title One and our supporters really care about him and want to see him do well with his life.

Your gift of providing shoes are a symbol of that caring. Thank you for allowing me to experience the joy of giving every time you and your sponsors honor our children's dreams.

Title One Resource Teacher

The annual KIDS FIRST holiday gift drive is currently on. This year the APS Title 1 Homeless Project has given us names and a wish list from some 400 children in the Albuquerque area. We hope to purchase sports equipment and shoes to make this holiday season a special one for these great kids. If you would like to contribute to our shopping spree contact our Executive Director at [email protected] or send a check made out to New Mexico Sports Inc to 2727 Pajarito SW, Alb. 87105. Help us put a smile on as many faces as possible, because every child deserves to play.