No Shoes. No Shirt. No Education.

4EveryKid Nashville

Give kids in need a brighter future by providing a new pair of shoes to children experiencing homelessness in middle Tennessee.  

4EveryKid Nashville

Give kids in need a brighter future by providing a new pair of shoes to children experiencing homelessness in middle Tennessee!

Every Child in Middle Tennessee Deserves to Walk Into School with Confidence

More than 10,000 children in Middle Tennessee are experiencing homelessness. Together, we can ensure every one of them has a new pair of athletic shoes so they can attend school with confidence, dignity, and hope.

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.

Join Us for the re:Purpose Breakfast

Celebrating two decades of giving shoes and clothing a second life — and people a second chance.

Date | Wednesday May 6, 2026

Time | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Location | Country Music Hall of Fame 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203

Why Shoes Matter

Confidence

Of kids reported feeling more confident.

Education

Of schools saw improved school attendance.

Opportunity

Of kids reported an increase in physical activity.

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.

“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

re:Purpose Breakfast Recap

In May, over 200 community and business leaders joined Soles4Souls for the 2nd Annual re:Purpose breakfast. It was a morning full of inspiration, connection, and doing good.

Together, we raised enough to provide more than 4,000 local students with brand-new shoes.

Relive the morning by viewing the photo gallery

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

Callen Boyer

Carol Carr

Bette and Mark Christofersen

Samuel Davidson

The Dinker Family Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee

Brian J Ehrig

Jay and Amy Harvill

Michael Johnston

Nancy Keil

Gracie King

Edward Lanquist

Robert Martin

Layng Martine

Megan McGuire

Alan Moore

John Parker

Jack and Lisa Purcell

Krista Ramsey

Joyce Rothenberg

Dana Smith

Becca Stevens

Daina Storey

Sara Sudberry

Carrie Summers

Michael and Rebecca Swan

Brandon and Julie Taylor

Buddy and Becca Teaster

Kren and George Teren

Brad Thomason

Tiffany and Lee Turner

John Wade

Kathi Whalen

Corporate and foundation support

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In the News

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WSMV4 - Nashville

474 students at the school walked away with tennis shoes and socks to prepare for the colder months ahead.

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WGNS News

Walking Into Opportunity: Buchanan Elementary Hosts Soles4Souls Shoe Distribution

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The Tennessean

Through their 4EveryKid program and a partnership with Bombas, Soles4Souls provides shoes and socks to kids experiencing homelessness.

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WSMV

4EveryKid Program by Soles4Souls

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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.

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Help Every Child Step Forward

One pair of shoes gives a child confidence to attend school, participate in activities, and simply feel like they belong.

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