Shoes That Fit Outfits Gorenflo Elementary Students
Hundreds of new athletic shoes reached Biloxi students after Beau Rivage contributed $15,000 to the national non-profit's program.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Shoes That Fit distributed hundreds of pairs of brand new athletic shoes to students at Gorenflo Elementary in Biloxi, Mississippi, on Friday, November 13, 2026. The shoes were funded in part by a $15,000 contribution from Beau Rivage.
Why it matters
Parents in underserved areas cannot always afford name-brand new shoes, and the program aims to close that gap for students who need them most. Gorenflo Elementary was selected because it had the greatest need among schools in the area, and Beau Rivage's support is part of a broader MGM Foundation grant shared by 26 non-profits on the Gulf Coast.
Beau Rivage contributed $15,000 to the Shoes That Fit program, one of 26 non-profits sharing more than $347,000 from the MGM Foundation grant. The exact number of students served and the per-recipient allocation were not reported.
The players
Shoes That Fit
Shoes That Fit is a national non-profit that provides brand new athletic shoes to students in underserved communities.
Beau Rivage
Beau Rivage is a resort casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, operated by MGM Resorts International.
The details
Beau Rivage and the MGM Foundation asked which area school had the most need and selected Gorenflo Elementary in Biloxi. Shoes That Fit, a national non-profit, delivered brand new athletic shoes to the school on a Friday.
Timeline
Friday, November 13, 2026: Shoes That Fit distributed shoes at Gorenflo Elementary.
Philanthropy
Corporate grants like the MGM Foundation program distribute funds across many local non-profits at once, and this Biloxi shoe distribution shows how a single recipient turns its share into direct services for children. Such pooled giving has become a common model for Gulf Coast businesses investing in their home communities.
Families in Biloxi who struggle to buy new athletic shoes for their children may be able to apply for support through local school partnerships or the Shoes That Fit program. Residents who want to help can contribute directly through the organization's donation page.
The takeaway
Local businesses and residents can close gaps in children's basic needs by directing grants and donations toward the schools with the greatest need. Checking whether a neighborhood school has a shoe or clothing drive is a simple way to get involved.
Further reading
Explore more local giving stories in the Philanthropy section.
More information
Learn more about the program or make a donation on the Shoes That Fit donation and support page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlox.
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