Category: 4Opportunity

Every Little Bit Matters

What were you like as a second grader? Do you remember your classroom? Your teacher’s name? At recess, did you race to the swingset or to the basketball hoop? Were you happier about the first day of school—or the last day before summer break? For the great majority of kids in the United States, having […]

Poverty Isn’t Only “Over There”

We often share stories of boys and girls we meet through our work in developing countries. Life on less than $2 per day for these 385 million children means that even essentials go unfulfilled. The harsh realities of extreme poverty slowly tear down their potential—and their dreams. Yet the gift of shoes made possible through […]

Together, We Can Break the Cycle of Poverty

One in five children in developing countries survive on $1.90/day. That’s nearly 385 million girls and boys living in extreme poverty worldwide. Imagine the faces behind these numbers, each bearing a burden far beyond their years. They lack all the basics we often take for granted, including a proper pair of shoes. And because they’re still […]

This Spring, Help Make a Difference Through the Gift of Shoes

The dawn of spring often brings travel plans for millions of people around the country. Eager to beat the winter blues or take advantage of school breaks, many of us pack our bags and head to sunny vacation destinations. Spotting an exotic capuchin monkey while hiking the rainforest in Costa Rica, swaying to the reggae […]

Separated by Miles, Connected by Hope

Poverty knows no gender barrier. 767 million men and women around the world are bound to life in its most extreme form. And your incredible support of our mission helps us break this cycle, creating sustainable jobs and providing relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing.   Yet every year on March 8, the […]

Struggle and Hope in the Batey

Life on less than $1.90 per day is defined as extreme poverty. Extreme because it deprives its victims of the most basic needs—including an adequate pair of shoes. Extreme because it stretches the limits of what a human being should bear, adding impossible complexity to even the most mundane tasks. There are few places where this extreme […]

Delivering Christmas, One Stop at a Time

By: Buddy Teaster, CEO, Soles4Souls It may seem odd to think about Christmas in the dead of summer, but here at Soles4Souls, we are busy preparing for a special holiday event that has been spreading hope and joy for more than 75 years. That beloved tradition, that Soles4Souls is lucky to be a part of, […]

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Launch 2018 Hunting Boots Trade-In

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, the leading national retailers of outdoor gear and apparel, are partnering with Soles4Souls this month to help create opportunities for those in need. The retail chains are making it easier than ever for hunting enthusiasts to not only purchase new boots for the fall season, but also make a difference […]

Serving the Underserved

While serving those in need of immediate relief will always be a fundamental part of our impact, creating sustainable employment opportunities for people in need is essential to finding a long-term solution to poverty. Soles4Souls has direct micro-enterprise operations in Haiti, Honduras, Transnistria and Sierra Leone, and we have witnessed firsthand the positive impact our […]

Easy Shipping, Major Impact

Here at Soles4Souls, we are fortunate to have an incredible network of corporate supporters who help propel our impact forward every single day. One of those generous partners whose values align with our mission is Zappos’ philanthropic division, Zappos for Good.   In an effort to promote sustainability and keep unwanted textiles out of landfills, […]