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

See our tribute to him here.

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

See our tribute to him here.

No Shoes. No Shirt. No Education.

Child homelessness is here

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.

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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.

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Grant shoes

Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, or Family, Community or Private Foundation.

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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.

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Partner with us

Get your company on board! Soles4Souls will work with you to create a campaign specific to your company or brand.

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Fundraise

Start a fundraiser to raise money towards putting shoes on kids’ feet in Middle Tennessee. $20 = 1 pair

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Give monthly

$20 can provide a brand new pair of name-brand athletic shoes. Just $20 each month provides 12 pairs each year.

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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.

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Grant shoes

Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, or Family, Community or Private Foundation.

Team-1 Team-1-1.svg

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-1-2 Partner-1-3.svg

Partner with us

Get your company on board! Soles4Souls will work with you to create a campaign specific to your company or brand.

Hand-Heart-1 Hand-Heart.svg

Fundraise

Start a fundraiser to raise money towards putting shoes on kids’ feet in Middle Tennessee. $20 = 1 pair

Hearthands-3-1 Hearthands-3.svg

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.

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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.

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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

Supporter Services

“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 Services

“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.

Percentage 89%

Of kids reported an increase in physical activity or ability to play sports in their new shoes.

Read about us

In the News

Students at Nashville School

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Students at Nashville school receive free pair of shoes

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NC5 - Nashville

Closed Nashville school transformed into campus helping kids experiencing homelessness

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WSMV4 - Nashville

Soles4Souls partners with MNPS for volunteer event to benefit students in need

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NC5 - Nashville

Closed Nashville school transformed into campus helping kids experiencing homelessness

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WSMV4 - Nashville

Soles4Souls partners with MNPS for volunteer event to benefit students in need

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WSMV4 - Nashville

Students at Nashville school receive free pair of shoes

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NC5 - Nashville

Closed Nashville school transformed into campus helping kids experiencing homelessness

Our Supporters
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 Supporters
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

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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.