Help provide shoes to Twin Cities kids in need!

Soles4Souls mourns the loss of our CFO and long-time staff member, Robert Adams-Ghee.

See our tribute to him here.

May 9th, 2024

Heart and Soles4Souls

Heart and Soles4Souls is a movement dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the 7,000 children experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities by providing them with new shoes.

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Our Next Step

In just one year, Heart and Soles4Souls has grown from serving 500 children to providing 2,250 kids in the Twin Cities with something so simple yet so powerful: a brand-new pair of athletic shoes.

That means 2,250 children who now feel a little more confident. A little more seen. A little more like they belong.

And on May 1, you took the next step with us.

Whether you joined us in person or cheered us on from afar, we’re so grateful.

At Our Next Step, you helped raise $18,000 in one night—enough to provide 900 more kids with brand-new shoes.

Your generosity fuels this mission. And we're just getting started!

Join Us for Our Next Step: An Evening Supporting Soles4Souls

Following the success of our first year, Heart and Soles4Souls is back for its second year, continuing its mission to uplift homeless children and their families in the Twin Cities community. A simple pair of shoes can make a profound difference in a child’s life—providing dignity, confidence, and hope for the future.

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Date | Thursday, May 1, 2025

Time | 6PM-9PM

Location | Bridgewater Bank Corporate Headquarters 4450 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416

Parking | Complimentary Valet

Attire | Dressy Casual, Athletic Shoes Encouraged!

NOTES | RSVP by April 15

Join the Movement!

$20 is all it takes to provide a pair of new athletic shoes to a child experiencing homelessness.

Become a Heart and Soles4Souls Founding Member by donating $1,000 or more.

Join the Movement!

Last year, Heart and Soles4Souls provided new shoes to hundreds of children experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities. Building on that momentum, we’re stepping forward in year two with the goal of reaching even more children in need. In collaboration with Soles4Souls, a global non-profit, we’re committed to ensuring every child facing homelessness in our community has a new pair of shoes—a small but powerful step toward stability and opportunity. 

Homelessness in Minnesota rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, according to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report. Among the most significant increases was the rise in families experiencing homelessness.

This event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement. Studies show that new shoes improve school attendance, boost confidence, and help children take their first steps toward a brighter future. 

Your support is an investment in their future. Let’s step into the night with compassion, unity, and a shared purpose to create lasting change for the young hearts and soles of our community.

Stepping Up for Kids at Karner Blue

On February 25, we hosted our first-ever shoe-giving event in the Twin Cities at Karner Blue Education Center! Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and the incredible Soles4Souls team, 200 kids walked away with brand-new shoes—and big smiles.

Every donation made at last year’s Heart & Soles4Souls event played a crucial role in making this inaugural Shoe Gifting Event a reality. The kids who received shoes were among the 2,000 students who your donations impacted last year. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping children in need.

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Your Support is Making a Positive Impact

Minneapolis Public Schools shared with us just one example of how our support is making a positive impact on a local family:

“I just came here from Ecuador, with little to no resources. My family took everything we could grab that was important for us to have. I enrolled my children with Minneapolis Public Schools and spoke with the school social worker regarding our current homeless status. I shared that we didn’t come with much and that since we just arrived a week ago, I have not been able to find employment. The school social worker was very helpful with sharing resources for my family. She shared that the department not only had clothing and personal hygiene for my children, but they also had shoes. My heart was filled with happiness because my children were in need and this program helped my family. My children were able to get 2 pairs of shoes each, they were so happy with this choice of shoes. Seeing them smile brought tears to my eyes and this gave me hope that better days are ahead of us.”

Minneapolis Public Schools