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5,816 kids in Middle Tennessee are experiencing homelessness; but why give shoes to kids without homes?
Why give shoes
A good pair of shoes can change a child’s future
Kids who receive new shoes have more confidence, attend school more regularly, and are more physically active.
While many organizations are focused on the critical needs of food and shelter, school officials tell us shoes are essential for students to succeed in school.
Our mission
Help us meet our goal
We want to provide shoes to the 5,816 local kids experiencing homelessness.
Give a gift
Your gift can provide kids experiencing homelessness with access to education, confidence, and increased physical activity. $100 gift = shoes for 5 local kids.
Grant shoes
Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, or Family, Community or Private Foundation.
Join Sole Society
Support 50 or more kids with a gift of $1,000+ and become a part of a special group of donors investing in local kids.
Partner with us
Get your company on board! Soles4Souls will work with you to create a campaign specific to your company or brand.
Fundraise
Start a fundraiser to raise money towards putting shoes on kids’ feet in Middle Tennessee. $20 = 1 pair
Give monthly
$20 can provide a brand new pair of name-brand athletic shoes. Just $20 each month provides 12 pairs each year.
Give a gift
Your gift can provide kids experiencing homelessness with access to education, confidence, and increased physical activity. $100 gift = shoes for 5 local kids.
Grant shoes
Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, or Family, Community or Private Foundation.
Join Sole Society
Support 50 or more kids with a gift of $1,000+ and become a part of a special group of donors investing in local kids.
Partner with us
Get your company on board! Soles4Souls will work with you to create a campaign specific to your company or brand.
Fundraise
Start a fundraiser to raise money towards putting shoes on kids’ feet in Middle Tennessee. $20 = 1 pair
Give monthly
$20 can provide a brand new pair of name-brand athletic shoes. Just $20 each month provides 12 pairs each year.
Supporter stories
Why support Soles4Souls
Geodis and the Geodis Foundation are committed to strengthening the well-being of our community. We are thrilled to support the 4EveryKid program to help ensure students experiencing homelessness will have greater access to education, increased confidence and a sense of belonging, and are able to participate in physical activity.
Andy Johnston
GEODIS
The 4EK program begin with a story about one pink cowboy boot and one pink flip flop and our community’s desire to better meet the needs of children . For many students, new shoes are an exciting part of the back to school season. It’s a blessing and a privilege for us to provide the same opportunity for students who may need an extra bit of brightness to start the new year.
Catherine Knowles
Director of Special Population Services—Foster, Homeless, Migrant, Neglected and Delinquent Metro Nashville Public Schools
“Geodis and the Geodis Foundation are committed to strengthening the well-being of our community. We are thrilled to support the 4EveryKid program to help ensure students experiencing homelessness will have greater access to education, increased confidence and a sense of belonging, and are able to participate in physical activity.”
Andy Johnston, GEODIS
“Geodis and the Geodis Foundation are committed to strengthening the well-being of our community. We are thrilled to support the 4EveryKid program to help ensure students experiencing homelessness will have greater access to education, increased confidence and a sense of belonging, and are able to participate in physical activity.”
Andy Johnston, GEODIS
Supporter stories
Why support Soles4Souls
“Geodis and the Geodis Foundation are committed to strengthening the well-being of our community. We are thrilled to support the 4EveryKid program to help ensure students experiencing homelessness will have greater access to education, increased confidence and a sense of belonging, and are able to participate in physical activity.”
Andy Johnston, GEODIS
“Geodis and the Geodis Foundation are committed to strengthening the well-being of our community. We are thrilled to support the 4EveryKid program to help ensure students experiencing homelessness will have greater access to education, increased confidence and a sense of belonging, and are able to participate in physical activity.”
Andy Johnston, GEODIS
Our numbers
The proof is in our numbers. Shoes are a need.
Of schools reported an increase in school attendance after the child received new shoes.
Of schools reported that students showed improved academics.
Of kids reported an increase in physical activity or ability to play sports in their new shoes.
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In the News
WSMV4 - Nashville
Students at Nashville school receive free pair of shoes
NC5 - Nashville
Closed Nashville school transformed into campus helping kids experiencing homelessness
WSMV4 - Nashville
Soles4Souls partners with MNPS for volunteer event to benefit students in need
NC5 - Nashville
Closed Nashville school transformed into campus helping kids experiencing homelessness
WSMV4 - Nashville
Soles4Souls partners with MNPS for volunteer event to benefit students in need
WSMV4 - Nashville
Students at Nashville school receive free pair of shoes
NC5 - Nashville
Closed Nashville school transformed into campus helping kids experiencing homelessness
Our supporters
Thank you to our supporters!
4EveryKid in Middle Tennessee would not be possible without the philanthropic support of local individuals, companies and organizations. Together, we are providing joy, education, and health to local children.
Special thanks to those who have provided 50 or more kids with a new pair of shoes, by investing $1,000+.
Our members
Middle Tennessee Sole Society
Rod Arnold
Gracie King
Brandon and Julie Taylor
Cullen Barbato
Seth Landsberg Family Foundation
Buddy and Becca Teaster*
Derek Bartron
Landon Mauck
Kren and George Teren
Byrom Fortune Family Giving Fund
Megan McGuire
Lee and Tiffany Turner
Kevin Crumbo
Kristy Oldham
Shaun Wettgen
Connie Droge
Amna Osman
Brian J. Ehrig
Rebecca and Michael Swan
Corporate and foundation support
More ways to support
Here’s another way to do good
You can help families in developing countries step out of poverty by donating your used shoes or volunteering at our warehouse in Nashville.