Author: Soles4Souls

Helping Women in Need Step Toward a Brighter Future

Soles4Souls teamed up with Toronto non-profit, Sistering to distribute 400 pairs of Ardene shoes donated by the Ardene Foundation. Sistering is a multi-service agency supporting women who experience first hand the impact of marginalization and poverty. They may be homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. They are a diverse group, from 16 to 80-plus years […]

Not Your Typical Teenage Boy

Max is not a typical teenage boy. And that’s exactly what his mother hoped.   Jeni Olsen wanted her son to understand and contribute to the world. She had worked extensively with teenagers and knew how easy—and normal—it is for children to be wrapped up in their own lives. So, from an early age, she […]

Changing Your Life While Changing Theirs

From the account of Soles4Souls traveler, Briana Marie. She is a lifestyle commercial and event photographer based in Napa Valley, CA. She travels internationally for multiple non-profits.   Last fall I traveled to Haiti with Soles4Souls as their photographer.  At the time, this was the fourth trip I had traveled with them.   From previous experience […]

Ashlyn and Gage Shoot for 25k Pairs of Shoes a Second Time!

As 6th graders, Ashlyn Donohew and Gage Cobb successfully collected 25,000 pairs of shoes in less than four months for Soles4Souls! Now, these ambitious 8th graders are at it again. The idea originated when Ashlyn approached Angie Donohew, Ashlyn’s Mother, about starting a Sole4Souls shoe drive. Gage Cobb became involved after becoming inspired by his pastor at […]

Insider Tips for Hosting a Shoe Drive!

1)    Get your community involved! Create a team to help you outreach in the community, host mini shoe drives, and spread the word about your campaign! 2)    Decide where to place collection boxes         Whether you create your own or order branded boxes from our online store, placing boxes in visible areas will help you collect more shoes! […]