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

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Turning “No” Into “Yes”: How New Shoes Transform Lives

For millions of children experiencing homelessness in the U.S., the challenges they face go far beyond what many of us can imagine. Simple things—like having the right shoes—can make a world of difference in their lives, opening doors to opportunities, boosting their confidence, and giving them a sense of belonging. Take Rafael, for instance. When […]

The power of purpose: how social impact can become your brand’s biggest asset

Sustainability and circularity are fast becoming two of the biggest purchase drivers in retail. Today, as many as 72% of European shoppers want retailers to behave in environmentally friendly ways. And according to PwC research, “consumers are willing to spend an average of 9.7% more on sustainably produced or sourced goods, even as cost-of-living and inflationary concerns weigh.” […]

Can You Recycle Shoes? How to Do it Correctly & Alternatives

In today’s environmentally conscious world, the question “Can you recycle old shoes?” is highly relevant. Shoes often end up in landfills, contributing to waste and environmental degradation. However, many people are unaware that shoes can be recycled and repurposed, reducing their environmental footprint.   Recycling shoes conserves valuable resources, giving materials like rubber, leather, and […]

This Yes is an Education and a Fresh Start.

No shirt. No shoes. No service.   You’ve seen these signs, haven’t you?    They’re plastered on the front door of places like grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants.    And, in a way, schools.    Although you may not see a literal sticker on the door of your neighborhood elementary school, the message is still […]

A Letter From Khadijah Williams – A Hero for Homeless Youth

Dear neighbor, What I’m about to tell you will be difficult for you to hear… But I need you to know what happened to me because I’m on a mission to help make sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. My story starts when I became homeless at just 6 years old. For nearly 20 […]

Improving Lives One Shoe at a Time

Vincent Vu, the creator of Kinis, remembers when he left home and traveled on a fishing boat with a “wave of immigrants” attempting to escape Vietnam. He was seven years old at the time. His family and several hundred others, crammed into the bottom deck of the fishing boat in hopes of a better life. […]

Poverty Is Not A Character Flaw

When B.J. was just 7 years old, her parents sent her to live with a family friend because they didn’t have the financial resources to care for her.   This is a decision no parent should face.    But in rural Haiti where B.J. lives, the practice is common enough these children have a name: restavek. In […]

Designer Brands, Inc. and Soles4Souls Celebrate Pride Month

As another Pride month comes to a close, Soles4Souls and our long-time partner Designer Brands, Inc. (DBI) have partnered together to extend our support to LGBTQ+ communities. During the past month, DBI and its team have hosted a new shoe drive, and all donations will be funneled through Soles4Souls and distributed to organizations that serve […]

Virginia Tech Graduate School Collects Over 1100 Pairs of Shoes

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, the Graduate School’s Office for Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion (ORDI) at Virginia Tech set out to do their first shoe drive for Soles4Souls last month. Shania Clinedinst, ORDI support programs specialist, said doing the drive really embodied Martin Luther King Jr.’s message: We cannot walk alone. “The response has […]