No Shoes. No Shirt. No Education.
Help turn no into yes for a child in need 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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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
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
WSMV4 - Nashville
474 students at the school walked away with tennis shoes and socks to prepare for the colder months ahead.
WGNS News
Walking Into Opportunity: Buchanan Elementary Hosts Soles4Souls Shoe Distribution
The Tennessean
Through their 4EveryKid program and a partnership with Bombas, Soles4Souls provides shoes and socks to kids experiencing homelessness.
WSMV
4EveryKid Program by Soles4Souls
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.
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.