Providing new shoes and
clothing to people in crisis
Shoes and clothing relieve suffering.
Health
Good shoes protect people from injuries, infection, and other serious illnesses.
Education & Employment
Appropriate shoes and clothing are essential for kids to attend school and adults to work.
Dignity
New shoes and clothing can spark hope in difficult situations and preserve people’s self-worth
Our Impact: Essential Support in Times of Crisis
Relief work has been part of Soles4Souls’ DNA since 2004 when we mobilized to provide hundreds of thousands of shoes to those affected by tsunami in Southeast Asia and again in 2005 in response to Hurricane Katrina. Since then, with the help of our generous donors, we’ve distributed nearly 10 million pairs of new shoes and pieces of new clothing to 2,000 partners around the world.
- 4 in 5 people report improved physical and mental well-being, with fewer injuries, increased mobility, and better mental health.
- 1 in 2 people returned to work, and 1 in 5 secured new jobs, empowered by receiving quality clothing and footwear that boost confidence and aid in job searches.
- 90% of our partner organizations confirm that these donations of clothing and footwear are essential to their disaster relief efforts.
