This article first appeared in the September 11th 2026 issue of The Raider Panther Reporter
In The Raider Panther Reporter, discover how Project New Step Foundation founder Steven Binder, board members and community partners are coming together to address a problem many of us may never see—far too many underserved children experience every day: simply not having a proper pair of sneakers to wear to school, recess, sports and everyday life.
What started with a simple belief—that every child deserves to feel confident, included and proud of what they wear—has grown into a mission helping put high quality brand new athletic footwear on the feet of children who need it most in communities that truly need the support.
Steven, Project New Step Foundation team, board members & donors, decided they couldn’t just talk about the problem. They decided to do something about it.
Read the full story in The Raider Panther Reporter and learn more about the people, purpose and passion behind Project New Step Foundation.
Please take a moment to open the article—you may see this important issue, and the impact of a simple pair of sneakers, in a whole new way.