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A big thanks to Caleres and Famous Footwear in supporting
4EveryKid through their Foundation and in-store.

Greater St. Louis Sole Society

Keith Alper* 
The Brown Family 
Robert and Peg Callahan 
Dan Friedman 
Darcy Glidewell 
Steve Hartley 
Kelley and Jack Hartnett 
Whitey and Janice Holt 
Linda and Sylvan Holtzman 
Linda Huber 
Clay and Lynn Jenkins* 
Julie and Mark Leadlove 
John Malpiedi 
Cheryl and Terry Matejka 
Doug and Leslie McCollum 
Peggy Moore 
Timothy Murch  
Jeffrey and Christy Singer 
John and Tracy Spencer 
Karen and Mitch Stern 
Jeff and Erin Wist 
Sandon and Karen Wool 

4EveryKid St. Louis

Help kids experiencing homelessness in Greater St. Louis kick off the new school year in confidence.















Child homelessness is here.

13,744 kids in St. Louis are experiencing homelessness; but why give shoes to kids without homes?

A good pair of shoes can change a child’s future.

Kids who receive new shoes have more confidence, attend school more regularly, and are more physically active.
While many organizations are focused on the critical needs of food and shelter, school officials tell us shoes are essential for students to succeed in school.

The gift of shoes walks children into positive peer interaction, improved attendance, hearty self-esteem, and reduces ridicule. Our students dance, sing, and smile upon receipt of new shoes.

– DR. THOMAS-MURRAY, St. Louis Public Schools

As a St. Louis native with deep family roots in the shoe industry, I am passionate about the 4EveryKid mission. There is no better investment than our youth, which is why I am advancing this effort to provide new shoes to all kids in Greater St. Louis experiencing homelessness. The need is great, and I hope that you will join me.

– KEITH ALPER, CEO of The Nitrous Effect

Help us meet our goal of providing shoes to the 13,744 local
kids experiencing homelessness.

Grant Shoes

Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, or Family, Community or Private Foundation.
EIN: 20-4023482 Mailing address: 1101 Donelson Ave. PO Box 429 Old Hickory TN 37138

Join Sole Society

Support 50 or more kids with a gift of $1,000+ and become a part of a special group of donors investing in local kids.

Partner With Us

Get your company on board! Soles4Souls will work with you to create a campaign specific to your company or brand.

Fundraise

Start a fundraiser to raise money towards putting shoes on kids’ feet in St. Louis. $20 = 1 pair

Give Monthly

$20 can provide a brand new pair of name-brand athletic shoes. Just $20 each month provides 12 pairs each year.

The proof is in our numbers. Shoes are a need.

of schools reported an increase in school attendance after the child received new shoes.
of schools reported that students showed improved academics.
of kids reported an increase in physical activity or ability to play sports in their new shoes.

In the News

Thank you to our supporters!

4EveryKid in St. Louis would not be possible without the philanthropic
support of local individuals, companies and organizations. Together,
we are providing joy, education, and health to local children.

Special thanks to those who have provided 50 or more kids with a
new pair of shoes, by investing $1,000+.

*indicates multi-year commitments