A school uniform and shoes instantly improve a child’s self-esteem, attendance, performance, behavior, and optimism. In our striking before-and-after photos, smiles replace a lack of hope, confidence replaces self-doubt, comfort replaces shame, and belonging replaces isolation for parents and children alike.

As a parent, can you imagine having to choose between providing food for your child vs. buying the required school uniform? Since ignoring hunger is not a real option, your child’s education would suffer, and that evil cycle-of-poverty would continue to trample.

Then further imagine that one day a UP donor finds you and says, “Hold on. We’re here so you won’t have to choose and so your child will get a fair chance.” Now, wouldn’t that be a great day for everyone?