When family's lacks stable housing, new school shoes get pushed down the list of financial priorities. That means kids experiencing homelessness start the year with less confidence than they could.
Soles4Souls mourns the loss of our CFO and long-time staff member, Robert Adams-Ghee.
See our tribute to him here.
Soles4Souls mourns the loss of our CFO and long-time staff member, Robert Adams-Ghee.
See our tribute to him here.
Soles4Souls is partnering with Mall of America this back to school season to provide new athletic shoes to kids experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities.
Soles4Souls is partnering with Mall of America on Level Up 4EveryKid, a back-to-school campaign aiming to raise $150,000 to provide new athletic shoes to kids in need in the Twin Cities.
When family's lacks stable housing, new school shoes get pushed down the list of financial priorities. That means kids experiencing homelessness start the year with less confidence than they could.
Back-to-school season should be about hope, not hardship. New clothes, shiny supplies, and a pair of shoes that fit just right.
For families struggling to afford rent or groceries, shoes are a heartbreaking “extra.” But for a child, they’re a lifeline to attendance, participation, and belonging.
Join us to level the playing field for kids as they head back to school.
The Level Up! Field Day is a fun-filled, interactive community event hosted by Soles4Souls in collaboration with Mall of America, designed to celebrate shoes, sports, and giving back.
Families, sports fans, and community members will engage in exciting, shoe-themed activities and sports-inspired challenges. Participants will have the chance to create memorable experiences while learning about the impact shoes have in kids’ lives.
Through playful competition, creativity, and storytelling, attendees will not only have an unforgettable day but also step forward together to support Soles4Souls’ mission of turning shoes into opportunity.
Date | Saturday, August 2, 2025
Time | 10AM – 4PM
Location | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
You can make an impact today. Your donation helps provide a child in the Twin Cities with a brand-new pair of athletic shoes
Over 10,000 kids in the Twin Cities experience homelessness. You can make an impact today. Your donation helps provide a child in the Twin Cities with a brand-new pair of athletic shoes
Minneapolis Public Schools shared with us just one example of how our support is making a positive impact on a local family:
“I just came here from Ecuador, with little to no resources. My family took everything we could grab that was important for us to have. I enrolled my children with Minneapolis Public Schools and spoke with the school social worker regarding our current homeless status. I shared that we didn’t come with much and that since we just arrived a week ago, I have not been able to find employment. The school social worker was very helpful with sharing resources for my family. She shared that the department not only had clothing and personal hygiene for my children, but they also had shoes. My heart was filled with happiness because my children were in need and this program helped my family. My children were able to get 2 pairs of shoes each, they were so happy with this choice of shoes. Seeing them smile brought tears to my eyes and this gave me hope that better days are ahead of us.”
Minneapolis Public Schools
Let’s talk about what a partnership with Soles4Souls could look like.
When family's lacks stable housing, new school shoes get pushed down the list of financial priorities. That means kids experiencing homelessness start the year with less confidence than they could.