About sneakers for all
What is Sneakers For All?
Sneakers For All is an initiative dedicated to providing stylish and durable sneakers to the youth in Gosling Meadows, Portsmouth, NH. For many children, having the right footwear is essential not just for playing sports, but for feeling confident and staying active. Unfortunately, many families in this community cannot afford the high cost of quality sneakers. The B3 Youth Clinic is collaborated with Limited Hype, a local sneakers and clothing store founded and owned by two Portsmouth High School Alumni. During the timeline of this project, we were able to work with local restaurants and businesses along with the people of Portsmouth to reach our goal.
The Sneakers For All project was able to raise over $10,000 and sponsor 80+ kids in the Gosling Meadows neighborhood for Christmas 2024 and Summer 2026! Through a combination of sneakers for our older youth and a variety of toys/clothing for our younger ones, we were able to bring smiles to the faces of our children and our volunteers.
Current footwaer
Unsupportive and Restrictive
As a result of not having sneakers, many of our youth play basketball in crocs, which are unsupportive and can cause damage to the child's feet. On top of that, crocs are usually made with dim and dull colors which does not allow our youth to express their style.
Low Quality
Because of the lower price, many of our youth can only play basketball in low quality footwear such as cheap slides. These are not only unsupportive, but have a short life as they are not meant for the high speed game of basketball.