2027 Shoe Giveaway!!
Help Us Reach $20,000!
400 Children. New Shoes. The Love of Jesus.
Every $50 helps provide a child in Dodge County with brand-new shoes.
GIVE TODAYLoving Like Jesus — 1 John 3:18
Shoe Event Impact
What started as a one-day shoe giveaway has become an ongoing ministry, sharing the love of Jesus while meeting practical needs for children and families throughout Dodge County.
450+
Pairs of new shoes provided
2025–2026 combined, approximately
60
Free haircuts
2026 event
Year-Round Shoe Ministry
2025 — Where It Began
170+ pairs at our first event, growing to approximately 220 through April 2026.
200+
Bibles distributed
2026 event
2026 — Growing in Faith
230 children received shoes during our second annual event, with outreach currently continuing.
The Need
For many families in Beaver Dam and Dodge County, keeping up with everyday expenses is already a struggle. Between housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation, there's often little left for school supplies, clothing, and new shoes.
We see this need firsthand. During our 2026 shoe event registration, families signed up at an overwhelming pace, with 75 families joining our waiting list within just 48 hours. The response was a powerful reminder of how many families are simply trying to make ends meet.
Through partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations, we intentionally reach families experiencing financial hardship, prioritizing those facing the greatest needs.
For these families, a new pair of shoes means one less financial burden—and an opportunity for us to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
9.2%
Dodge County residents living in poverty.
For a family of four, poverty is approximately $33,000 a year
35%
Wisconsin households below the ALICE financial survival threshold
75
Families on BDMC's reported 2026 shoe-event waiting list within 48 hours
The Experience
More Than a Pair of Shoes
Our annual shoe event is about more than meeting a physical need. It's an opportunity to welcome families, build relationships, share the hope of Jesus Christ, and remind our neighbors that they are seen and loved.
STEP 1 - A Warm Welcome
Families are greeted by BDMC volunteers, receive their shoe vouchers, and connect with people who genuinely care about them.
STEP 2 - Sharing the Hope of Jesus
Children can choose a Bible, and families have opportunities for conversation, encouragement, prayer, and Gospel-centered connections.
STEP 3 - A Day of Blessings
Free haircuts, raffles, refreshments, and community partners create a welcoming day full of practical support.
STEP 4 - New Shoes, Chosen by Kids
Families visit our local Shoe Sensation, where children choose their own brand-new shoes, with up to $50 from BDMC.
A new pair of shoes meets a practical need. The love of Jesus can change a life forever.
1 John 3:18 — Loving Like Jesus
The 2027 Vision
400 Children. $20,000. One Mission.
In 2027, we're trusting God to open the door to serve 400 children across Beaver Dam and Dodge County with brand-new shoes, genuine relationships, and the saving hope of Jesus Christ.
We're not simply trying to give away more shoes. We're praying for more opportunities to share Jesus with the families God places before us!!!
Loving Like Jesus — 1 John 3:18
StEweardship
OUR 2027 FUNDRAISING GOAL
$20,000
Your Generosity. Our Responsibility.
At Beaver Dam Mission Center, we believe every dollar entrusted to us is ultimately God's provision. Faithful stewardship means managing those resources with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Our $20,000 fundraising goal is designed to provide up to $50 toward brand-new shoes for 400 children. Through the generosity of donors, churches, businesses, and community partners, we're able to turn financial gifts into practical acts of Christ-centered love.
Our Commitment to You
Purposeful Giving — Your contributions support our shoe outreach, helping children and families facing financial hardship.
Responsible Oversight — BDMC is guided by a volunteer board of directors that provides financial and organizational accountability.
Community Partnerships — Local businesses, churches, and volunteers help us extend the impact of every donation.
Financial Transparency — We're committed to sharing how funds are used and reporting the results of our ministry.
Beaver Dam Mission Center Inc. | EIN: 33-4097374
Ways to Give
There’s More Than One Way to Love Like Jesus.
Whether you're giving personally, through your church or business, or through a charitable giving account, your generosity helps us serve children and share the hope of Jesus Christ.
✉️Give by Check
Mail a check payable to Beaver Dam Mission Center Inc., with “2027 Shoe Event” in the memo.
PO Box 20, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
🏦 Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a charitable grant from your donor-advised fund through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or another sponsoring organization.
EIN: 33-4097374
🤝 Church & Business Partnerships
Support the shoe event through financial sponsorship, matching gifts, fundraising, or donated event resources.
Donate Today!
Will You Help Us Love Like Jesus?
We serve because Jesus first loved us. What a joy it is to bless children and families right here in Beaver Dam!
A new pair of shoes may wear out, but the hope of Jesus Christ is eternal. Through something as simple as meeting a child's practical needs, God opens doors for relationships, conversations, and opportunities to share the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus.
Our prayer is that you'll partner with us—not simply to provide new shoes, but to help make Christ known throughout our community.
Together, let's love with action and share the hope of Jesus.
"We love because he first loved us." — 1 John 4:19