Category: Soles4Souls

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 […]

Soles4Souls Acquires Erren Recondition to Expand Global Circular Solutions for Brands and Retailers

Acquisition expands Soles4Souls’ global circular solutions capabilities, helping brands extend product life and reduce waste while creating economic opportunity   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 4, 2026 – Soles4Souls, the global nonprofit turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, today announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a European leader in footwear and apparel reconditioning. The acquisition significantly […]

Can a good pair of shoes really change a child’s future?

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 […]

Employee Fundraiser Ideas That Drive Wellbeing and Impact

We humans are deeply social beings. Our early ancestors relied on tribal communities for safety and belonging, and that instinct remains rooted within our biology. Today, scientists increasingly recognize that social connection is just as important to our wellbeing as food, water, and shelter. What makes humans truly special is what we are able to […]

Spring Cleaning Tips to Refresh Your Home

Spring is the perfect time to reset your space, clear out clutter, and create a home that feels lighter and more organized. These spring cleaning tips will help you deep clean your home, stay organized, and make thoughtful decisions about the items you no longer need.   At Soles4Souls, we believe this seasonal reset can […]

Run further than the finish line: How race events can deliver lasting social impact

Your race winner sets a state record. Your fun-runners finish their first half-marathon. And the jogger dressed in the Shrek costume earns a five-figure sponsorship sum for their chosen charity. From beaming medallists to jubilant spectators, running events across the US regularly fuel life-changing memories for everyone involved. But as the organizer, your race’s impact […]

National Barefoot Day

From Soles4Souls President & CEO, Buddy Teaster   National Barefoot Day and Why This Day Matters National Barefoot Day is on June 1st and it’s more than a reason to kick off your shoes, it is a meaningful reminder of how powerful a pair of shoes can be. This day encourages people to experience what […]

20 Years of Creating Opportunity

Twenty years ago, the world looked very different. Facebook had just opened to the public. The iPhone was still a year away. Social media, as we know it today, was barely a concept. And in the footwear world, a small startup called TOMS started talking about “One for One” giving.  Love them or hate them, those three examples had an enormous impact […]