Varun Hiremath’s Shoe Drive Brings Comfort and Confidence to Zirad Schoolchildren

Zirad (Maharashtra) [India], December 12: At Raigad Zilla Parishad Prathamik School in Zirad, the Hiremath Family Foundation made a meaningful impact by providing every student with a new pair of shoes. Led by Varun Hiremath, the initiative transformed a routine school day into a moment of pride and motivation. For children who walk long distances on rough roads, the shoes symbolize comfort, dignity, and confidence, reflecting the foundation’s commitment to social responsibility.

A Community That Stood Together

The program saw the participation of key community leaders and well-wishers, including:

• Sarpanch Chotam Sheth
• Former Sarpanch Smt. Darshana Bhoir
• Former Deputy Sarpanch Mahesh Mane
• Teachers of the Zirad Primary School
• Parents and villagers who gathered in large numbers

Sharing gratitude on behalf of the village, Sarpanch Chotam Sheth remarked:

“We sincerely thank Varun Hiremath and the Hiremath Family for thinking about our children. This small gesture means a lot to our village. It brings happiness to every household and motivates our children to attend school with more enthusiasm.”

Teachers spoke emotionally about the students’ reactions — many slipped into their new shoes instantly and ran across the school grounds with unrestrained excitement.

“Their smiles were brighter than the winter sun,” one teacher said. “The Hiremath family has supported us earlier too — from educational materials to sports gear. Today’s gesture adds another chapter to that goodwill.”

A Legacy of Quiet, Consistent Giving

The Hiremath Family Foundation has built a reputation for meaningful, grassroots-focused initiatives delivered with humility. No large banners or publicity — just genuine community connection.

“We don’t count the number of items we donate,” Hiremath said. “We count the number of lives we can touch.”

Over the years, the Foundation has supported multiple schools across Raigad with:

• Study materials
• Sports equipment
• Hygiene essentials
• Infrastructure improvements

The 2026 roadmap includes expanding its rural school-support program to more villages where children continue to face challenges accessing basic necessities.

More Than Shoes — A Step Toward Empowerment

As the event concluded, children stood in neat rows, proudly admiring their new shoes and taking their first steps in them. Their laughter echoed through the schoolyard — a powerful reminder that small acts of kindness create lifelong memories.

One young girl said shyly, “Varun Sir gave us these. I will wear them every day to school.”

In a village where resources are limited, moments like these reaffirm that hope often arrives quietly — sometimes in the form of a new pair of shoes.

About the Hiremath Family Foundation

Founded by Varun Hiremath, the Hiremath Family Foundation works across Maharashtra with a focus on education, sanitation, rural development, and community upliftment. The Foundation’s approach remains simple: understand local needs, act quickly, and deliver with compassion.

Website: www.hiremathfamilyfoundation.in