Category: Impact Stories

Turning “No” Into “Yes”: How New Shoes Transform Lives

For millions of children experiencing homelessness in the U.S., the challenges they face go far beyond what many of us can imagine. Simple things—like having the right shoes—can make a world of difference in their lives, opening doors to opportunities, boosting their confidence, and giving them a sense of belonging. Take Rafael, for instance. When […]

Shoes and Clothing: Symbols of Hope for Ukrainian Refugees

As the world continues to watch the crisis in Ukraine unfold, the commitment of Soles4Souls and our dedicated partners like FUNDACJA KOOPERACJA in Poland has never been more vital. Over the past two years, amidst the destruction, our mission to provide basic necessities has brought a semblance of normalcy and hope to those hardest hit […]

Two Friends run 2,190 miles while fundraising for Soles4Souls

It’s hard to comprehend driving 2,190 miles on a road trip and even harder to comprehend running 2,190 miles. But best friends Meg Landymore and Celia Eicheldinger made this a reality. They successfully ran 2,190 miles across the Appalachian Trail, all while raising money for Soles4Souls.   We first introduced Meg and Celia last year […]

Tying the World Together With Love

We say it over and over, but our donors and volunteers are truly the bedrock of Soles4Souls. Without your contributions, none of our work would be possible. When you give shoes, you give love.  So on a day that celebrates love, we thought there was no better way to celebrate than to share five stories […]

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 […]

A Letter From Khadijah Williams – A Hero for Homeless Youth

Dear neighbor, What I’m about to tell you will be difficult for you to hear… But I need you to know what happened to me because I’m on a mission to help make sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. My story starts when I became homeless at just 6 years old. For nearly 20 […]

Creating More Opportunity In Partnership

When we can find partners that share our vision for creating opportunity, our outreach and number of people impacted grows even larger. So naturally when our Vice President of Outreach, Tiffany Turner, heard about TenThirtyFive, a new boutique that opened in the town she lives in, she asked how Soles4Souls could help.   TenThirtyFive is […]

Two Women Run Appalachian Trail While Fundraising for Soles4Souls

When it comes to ultra challenges, best friends Meg Landymore and Celia Eicheldinger are up for anything. In March, Meg and Celia began an 18 month-long adventure called The AT RunVenture Project, which entails running 2,190 miles through the Appalachian Trail. During their weekends, they trek through miles, chiseling away at their goal. After initially […]

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 […]

Q & A with Hellah Sidibe

On May 23, Hellah Sidibe finished his 84-day transcontinental run across the United States. On behalf of Soles4Souls, to date he has raised $14,409. With a goal of $50,000, Hellah has said just like his run, he doesn’t stop until he reaches his goal. Our CEO and ultra-runner, Buddy Teaster, joined Hellah on four different […]