Soles4Souls mourns the loss of our CFO and long-time staff member, Robert Adams-Ghee.

See our tribute to him here.

Creating opportunity for people through shoes and clothing

What we do

People living in poverty want a better life, but many lack opportunity.

At S4S, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.

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Our impact

We are 4 making a difference

Our programs are focused on making a measurable impact on people and the planet.

Providing
relief

We collect new shoes and clothing to distribute to people in need across the U.S. and around the world.

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Fighting
poverty

We help people launch and sustain their own small business selling donated shoes and clothing.

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The
planet

We’re protecting the environment by putting used goods to good use, instead of wasting away in a landfill.

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Providing
relief

We collect new shoes and clothing to distribute to people in need across the U.S. and around the world.

Learn More

Fighting
poverty

We help people launch and sustain their own small business selling donated shoes and clothing.

Learn More

The
planet

We’re protecting the environment by putting used goods to good use, instead of wasting away in a landfill.

Learn More

How Your Contribution Creates Opportunity

At Soles4Souls, every pair of donated shoes and every piece of clothing has the power to create change. Here’s how we turn your generosity into opportunity:

1. You Donate

Whether you’re cleaning out your closet, running a shoe drive, or partnering with us as a brand, your donation is the first step. We collect new and gently used shoes and clothing from individuals, businesses, and organizations.

2. Sorting for Maximum Impact

Once received, donations are carefully sorted to ensure they go where they’re needed most:

New shoes and clothing are distributed for free through our 4Relief program, supporting people facing homelessness, natural disasters, and economic hardships.
Gently used shoes and clothing fuel our 4Opportunity micro-enterprise program, where they are sold at low, fair prices to vetted wholesalers in developing nations.

Brand-new athletic shoes are provided through 4EveryKid, ensuring children experiencing homelessness have the proper footwear they need to attend school with confidence, participate in activities, and feel included.

3. Creating Jobs Through Micro-Enterprise

In many parts of the world, access to steady employment is limited. Through 4Opportunity, our donated shoes and clothing become an economic lifeline:

Wholesalers resell shoes to local entrepreneurs, who then build their own businesses selling affordable footwear in their communities.

These small businesses provide sustainable income, helping families pay for housing, food, and education.

4. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

A single pair of shoes can do more than protect someone’s feet—it can open doors to education, employment, and independence. Through our programs, your donation doesn’t just help one person; it creates a chain reaction of empowerment that lifts entire communities.

By choosing to donate, you’re not just giving shoes—you’re creating opportunities that change lives.