Soles4Souls Europe
Soles4Souls Europe Stichting turns donated shoes and clothing into opportunity for people around the world — creating sustainable livelihoods, supporting communities in need, and reducing waste.
Who We Are
About Soles4Souls Europe
By collecting new and gently used shoes and clothing, we help create economic opportunity, provide relief, and extend the life of products that would otherwise go to waste.
Our Mission
Our work supports:
Economic independence through income-generating activities
Access to essential footwear and clothing
Health, dignity, and well-being
Environmental sustainability through reuse
Something as simple as a pair of shoes can make a big difference
Sustainability
By putting unwanted shoes and clothing to good use, textiles are diverted from landfills.
Health
New shoes and essential clothing are distributed to people affected by poverty, displacement, and natural disasters. They prevent injuries and illnesses, and provide dignity to people in need.
Opportunity
Donated shoes and clothing are used in social enterprise models that support small businesses and micro-entrepreneurs, enabling individuals to earn sustainable incomes for themselves and their families.
Entrepreneurs sell shoes to build businesses and support their families.
Sustainability
By putting unwanted shoes and clothing to good use, textiles are diverted from landfills.
Health
New shoes and essential clothing are distributed to people affected by poverty, displacement, and natural disasters. They prevent injuries and illnesses, and provide dignity to people in need.
Opportunity
Donated shoes and clothing are used in social enterprise models that support small businesses and micro-entrepreneurs, enabling individuals to earn sustainable incomes for themselves and their families.
Entrepreneurs sell shoes to build businesses and support their families.
Looking to make a difference?
Start a Shoe & Clothing Drive
For Individuals & Corporations who want to collect new or gently used shoes & clothing within their community and/or company, to help people in low income countries escape poverty through entrepreneurship.
Start a Corporate Partnership
For Brands & Retailers who wants to donate their excess inventory, returns & samples, keeping them from going to waste, providing relief, creating jobs & empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
Support Our Cause
For Individuals & Corporations who want to collect new or gently used shoes & clothing within their community and/or company, to help people in low income countries escape poverty through entrepreneurship.
Find a drop off location
Drop off your new or gently worn shoes and clothing near you. Click the link below to go to our Give Shoes page and then click, drop off shoes. When you donate to Soles4Souls, it's more than just cleaning out your closet.
Start a Shoe & Clothing Drive
For Individuals & Corporations who want to collect new or gently used shoes & clothing within their community and/or company, to help people in low income countries escape poverty through entrepreneurship.
Start a Corporate Partnership
For Brands & Retailers who wants to donate their excess inventory, returns & samples, keeping them from going to waste, providing relief, creating jobs & empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
Support Our Cause
For Individuals & Corporations who want to collect new or gently used shoes & clothing within their community and/or company, to help people in low income countries escape poverty through entrepreneurship.
Find a drop off location
Drop off your new or gently worn shoes and clothing near you. Click the link below to go to our Give Shoes page and then click, drop off shoes. When you donate to Soles4Souls, it's more than just cleaning out your closet.
Find a drop-off location
Please fill out this donor form prior to dropping off your donation. Make sure to select "what are you dropping off?" to display available locations.Financial Transparency
How Funds & Assets Are Managed
All monetary and product donations are managed responsibly through segregated accounting and financial oversight. We are committed to openness, accountability, and public trust.
The following documents are available for public review:
Contact us
We can do more good, when we do it together
Soles4Souls Europe Warehouse
Stieltjesweg 8
6827BV Arnhem
The Netherlands
ANBI number = 859934640