Category: Soles4Souls

An open letter to brand leaders: circularity is now an operational reality

Not long ago, one of our partners sent us an email that broke our hearts.   They were writing from Spain, where a piece of land in Alicante had become an unofficial graveyard for unwanted clothing and shoes. It appeared someone had purchased and sorted through a massive lot of textiles, dumped what they didn’t […]

Circularity is now a business requirement. Here’s what that means for your brand.

From 19 July 2026, large companies selling into the EU are prohibited from destroying unsold apparel, clothing accessories and footwear, with a ban for mid-sized companies (50 to 249 employees) expected to follow in 2030.    This new law follows previous EU legislation, such as Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for textiles and footwear, that aims […]

How Does Poverty Affect Education

Poverty and education are closely linked, shaping a student’s access to learning, health, and opportunity from an early age. Economic hardship can limit access to quality schools, essential supplies, stable housing, and proper nutrition, all of which play a critical role in learning. As a result, poverty’s effects on education often lead to lower academic […]

Race4EveryKid 2026 Exceeds Goal, Providing Shoes for 23,000+ Students

Soles4Souls Annual Race4EverKid Exceeds Goal to Serve Children Experiencing Homelessness Nationwide This May, we wrapped up our 6th annual Race4EveryKid, and the results blew us away!   Together we raised $460,000 to provide brand new athletic shoes to more than 23,000 students experiencing homelessness across the US, exceeding our goal of providing shoes to 21,250 […]

From Broken System to Second Chance: A Better Path Forward for Surplus Stock

Not long ago, one of our partners sent us an email that broke our hearts.   They were writing from Spain, where a piece of land in Alicante had become an unofficial graveyard for unwanted clothing and shoes. It appeared someone had purchased and sorted through a massive lot of textiles, dumped what they didn’t […]

Four Days. Five Hundred Students. One Life-Changing Mission.

There is a special kind of experience that happens when you step out of the boardroom and into the community. This past February, 12 members of Sole Society – our dedicated circle of annual supporters and board directors – joined us for the annual Soles4Souls Supporter Global Experience in Honduras. Over 4 days the concept of impact became a tangible, living reality. The mission […]

How brands can turn FIFA World Cup excitement into positive social impact

The FIFA Men’s World Cup is almost here, and there’s nothing quite like it.    Football fans measure their lives in World Cups. Everyone recollects their first, but each subsequent tournament brings new moments and memories. Mention Zidane’s headbutt in 2006, Germany’s 7-1 demolition of Brazil in 2014 or 2022’s epic Messi v Mbappé final, […]

Stepping Into Our Purpose in Guatemala

Stepping Into Our Purpose In Guatemala Every year, Soles4Souls holds a special tradition where members of our team are hand selected by their leaders to step away from their typical roles and immerse themselves in the heart of our mission. This year, our staff trip took us to the beautiful landscapes of Guatemala to see firsthand how a pair of shoes […]

How your brand can prepare for the EU’s unsold stock regulations

Imagine a seven-year-old child walking to school in trainers held together with tape. Their bare skin pokes out of holes, and every step hurts. When they arrive, they’re too embarrassed to attend morning PE class, so they hide in the toilet and miss an hour of exercise and fun. Now imagine this scene playing out […]

Q&A | How Allbirds and Soles4Souls turn shoes into second chances

Here’s how Allbirds UK works with Soles4Souls to extend the life of footwear, and get it to the people who need it most. Allbirds is a global B Corp footwear brand, founded in 2015 with a mission to make better things in a better way. Guided by a commitment to lower-impact materials, Allbirds favours natural, recycled and low-carbon components such as Merino wool, tree fibre and sugarcane over […]