Our Motivation
How to help L.A.’s homeless? One foot at a time. Without homes or any mode of transportation, hundreds of homeless people walk an average of 13 miles a day. Some walk for days, weeks, or months without having access to basic necessities such as properly fitted shoes. Foot care is not covered by Medical, which is the insurance that most people experiencing homelessness have. We seek to remedy that by directly going to various homeless shelters across Los Angeles and having podiatry students and podiatrists from UCLA Health and Western University give on-site podiatric care.
How to help L.A.’s homeless? One foot at a time. Without homes or any mode of transportation, hundreds of homeless people walk an average of 13 miles a day. Some walk for days, weeks, or months without having access to basic necessities such as properly fitted shoes. Foot care is not covered by Medical, which is the insurance that most people experiencing homelessness have. We seek to remedy that by directly going to various homeless shelters across Los Angeles and having podiatry students and podiatrists from UCLA Health and Western University give on-site podiatric care.
Foot Clinics
Usually twice a quarter, Happy Feet Clinic hosts foot clinics for the homeless throughout various shelters in Los Angeles, such as Skid Row and West Hollywood. During the clinics, undergraduate volunteers have the opportunity to provide our patients with a soothing foot wash at the Foot Washing Station. Undergraduate volunteers can also help fill out intake forms at the Intake Station or even assist our patients in picking out a free pair of sneakers at our Education Station. At these events, podiatrists and podiatry students from UCLA Health also join to aid the homeless community. As the doctors and medical students administer foot examinations, undergraduate volunteers can shadow the entire process. This also provides undergraduates with a great way to network with UCLA healthcare professionals and students.
Usually twice a quarter, Happy Feet Clinic hosts foot clinics for the homeless throughout various shelters in Los Angeles, such as Skid Row and West Hollywood. During the clinics, undergraduate volunteers have the opportunity to provide our patients with a soothing foot wash at the Foot Washing Station. Undergraduate volunteers can also help fill out intake forms at the Intake Station or even assist our patients in picking out a free pair of sneakers at our Education Station. At these events, podiatrists and podiatry students from UCLA Health also join to aid the homeless community. As the doctors and medical students administer foot examinations, undergraduate volunteers can shadow the entire process. This also provides undergraduates with a great way to network with UCLA healthcare professionals and students.
Other Fun Events!
Happy Feet Clinic also hosts a variety of fun events such as Fundraisers, Socials, Bonfires, Trips to Westwood, Medical Panels, End of the Year Banquets, etc.
Happy Feet Clinic also hosts a variety of fun events such as Fundraisers, Socials, Bonfires, Trips to Westwood, Medical Panels, End of the Year Banquets, etc.
If you have any questions regarding Happy Feet Clinic, please email us at [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook.