Category: 4EveryKid

Help Turn No Into YES for Kids in Need This Holiday Season

Like most kids, Alex just wants to belong. So when a classmate started teasing him about his shoes one day, Alex was crushed. But it wasn’t just the laughter that got to him. It I was what the kid said: “You look like a homeless person.” The thing is, Alex is experiencing homelessness.  And like the millions […]

This Yes is an Education and a Fresh Start.

No shirt. No shoes. No service.   You’ve seen these signs, haven’t you?    They’re plastered on the front door of places like grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants.    And, in a way, schools.    Although you may not see a literal sticker on the door of your neighborhood elementary school, the message is still […]

“Stepping into Joy: How New Shoes Transform Lives for Children Experiencing Homelessness”

Not many children include shoes on their holiday wish list. But for so many of the millions of kids experiencing homelessness in the U.S., new shoes are actually what they most want. It’s not just that these kiddos want to look good. It’s that they want to feel good. They want to win a perfect […]

Brand-New Shoes for a Brighter Future

It’s time to go Back4School. This season is a time of excitement and anticipation for many children, but for some, it’s a period of stress and uncertainty, especially when they lack the essential tools they need to succeed. This is where the power of community and compassion comes into play, as demonstrated by the heartwarming […]

The Riverfund Shoe Event and Partnering with Elliot Tebele

On March 16, 2023, entrepreneur and digital media expert Elliot Tebele partnered with Soles4Souls to sponsor a shoe event at the River Fund Food Distribution Center in Richmond Hill, NY. Elliot’s donation of over $10,000 meant that 250 children were able to receive at least one pair of shoes, one pair of socks, and a […]

A new pair of shoes for our kids is a new beginning

When people began setting up home offices at the start of the pandemic, productivity gurus offered all kinds of helpful work-from-home hacks. (I promise this has to do with kids and shoes.) One piece of advice in particular caught my attention: Dress like you’re still going into the office. Of course, fans of yoga pants and […]

Receiving and Giving Back

At Soles4Souls, our team is always looking for new partners, especially those who work with communities in need of shoes. So last year when our Director of Asia-Pacific Operations, Sak Sivasurian, had donations from Bata Shoes, he was connected with Marymount Centre in Singapore. Under the Centre are three 24-hour residential homes for girls, a […]

Poverty Is Not A Character Flaw

When B.J. was just 7 years old, her parents sent her to live with a family friend because they didn’t have the financial resources to care for her.   This is a decision no parent should face.    But in rural Haiti where B.J. lives, the practice is common enough these children have a name: restavek. In […]

Soles4Souls Launches New Partnership With Neuff Athletic

Last month, Soles4Souls launched a partnership with Neuff, an athletics and triathlon retailer based in the United Kingdom. The company has a long history of selling equipment, however, it’s founding in 1966 was always based more on fully supporting athletes and their development. After the founder, Dr. Alan Neuff, passed away over 2 years ago, […]

Soles4Souls Canada Distributes Shoes to over 6,000 Kids

As the holidays approach, Soles4Souls Canada has been busy distributing new shoes to children in need, and partnering with various organizations to impact even more children. Two weeks ago, DSW, Sketchers, and Soles4Souls partnered with Kids Up Front Toronto to distribute over 5,000 pairs of shoes to the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). Kids […]