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4EveryKid Twin Cities

Helps Kids in Need

Give kids in need a brighter future by providing a new pair of shoes to children experiencing homelessness across the Twin Cities.

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4EveryKid Twin Cities

Our belief is that every child deserves to belong. That’s why we are on a mission to provide a new pair of shoes for every local child in need.

While many organizations are focused on the critical needs of food and shelter, school officials tell us shoes are essential for students to succeed.

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Help Us Meet Our Goal

We want to provide shoes to the 10,000 local kids experiencing homelessness.

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Fund a Shoe Closet

Every $20 provides a new pair of shoes to a child in need. A gift of $500 (or $42/month) “stocks” a symbolic shoe closet with 25 pairs.

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

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Partner with us

Companies make a lasting difference by sponsoring shoe closets in local school districts. Sponsorships include meaningful employee engagement opportunities through lunch-and-learns and by volunteering at shoe distributions and events.

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Fund a Shoe Closet

Every $20 provides a new pair of shoes to a child in need. A gift of $500 (or $42/month) “stocks” a symbolic shoe closet with 25 pairs.

Give Now
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Grant shoes

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

Give By DAF
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Partner with us

Companies make a lasting difference by sponsoring shoe closets in local school districts. Sponsorships include meaningful employee engagement opportunities through lunch-and-learns and by volunteering at shoe distributions and events.

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Our numbers

The proof is in our numbers. Shoes are a need.

Of schools saw improved school attendance.

Of kids reported feeling more confident.

Of kids reported an increase in physical activity.

100% of funds stay local to support kids in our community

Heart and Soles4Souls in the Twin Cities!

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Level Up! Field Day

Soles4Souls is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Level Up! Field Day in partnership with Mall of America on Saturday, August 2nd from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Rotunda!

The Level Up! Field Day is a fun-filled, interactive community event hosted by Soles4Souls in collaboration with Mall of America, designed to celebrate shoes, sports, and giving back.

Families, sports fans, and community members will engage in exciting, shoe-themed activities and sports-inspired challenges. Participants will have the chance to create memorable experiences while learning about the impact shoes have in kids’ lives.

Through playful competition, creativity, and storytelling, attendees will not only have an unforgettable day but also step forward together to support Soles4Souls’ mission of turning shoes into opportunity.  

Date | Saturday, August 2, 2025

Time | 10AM – 4PM

Location | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425  

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Our Next Step

In just one year, Heart and Soles4Souls has grown from serving 500 children to providing 2,250 kids in the Twin Cities with something so simple yet so powerful: a brand-new pair of athletic shoes.

That means 2,250 children who now feel a little more confident. A little more seen. A little more like they belong.

And on May 1, you took the next step with us. 

Whether you joined us in person or cheered us on from afar, we’re so grateful.

At Our Next Step, you helped raise $18,000 in one night—enough to provide 900 more kids with brand-new shoes.

Your generosity fuels this mission. And we're just getting started!

Join Us for Our Next Step: An Evening Supporting Soles4Souls

Following the success of our first year, Heart and Soles4Souls is back for its second year, continuing its mission to uplift homeless children and their families in the Twin Cities community. A simple pair of shoes can make a profound difference in a child’s life—providing dignity, confidence, and hope for the future.

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Date | Thursday, May 1, 2025

Time | 6PM-9PM

Location | Bridgewater Bank Corporate Headquarters 4450 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416

Parking | Complimentary Valet

Attire | Dressy Casual, Athletic Shoes Encouraged! 

NOTES | RSVP by April 15

Join the Movement!

$20 is all it takes to provide a pair of new athletic shoes to a child experiencing homelessness.

Become a Heart and Soles4Souls Founding Member by donating $1,000 or more.

Join the Movement!

Last year, Heart and Soles4Souls provided new shoes to hundreds of children experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities. Building on that momentum, we’re stepping forward in year two with the goal of reaching even more children in need. In collaboration with Soles4Souls, a global non-profit, we’re committed to ensuring every child facing homelessness in our community has a new pair of shoes—a small but powerful step toward stability and opportunity.


Homelessness in Minnesota rose 10% from 2023 to 2024, according to the 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report. Among the most significant increases was the rise in families experiencing homelessness.

This event is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement. Studies show that new shoes improve school attendance, boost confidence, and help children take their first steps toward a brighter future.


Your support is an investment in their future. Let’s step into the night with compassion, unity, and a shared purpose to create lasting change for the young hearts and soles of our community.

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Stepping Up for Kids at Karner Blue

On February 25, we hosted our first-ever shoe-giving event in the Twin Cities at Karner Blue Education Center! Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and the incredible Soles4Souls team, 200 kids walked away with brand-new shoes—and big smiles.

Every donation made at last year’s Heart & Soles4Souls event played a crucial role in making this inaugural Shoe Gifting Event a reality. The kids who received shoes were among the 2,000 students who your donations impacted last year. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping children in need.

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Your Support is Making a Positive Impact

Minneapolis Public Schools shared with us just one example of how our support is making a positive impact on a local family:

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“I just came here from Ecuador, with little to no resources. My family took everything we could grab that was important for us to have. I enrolled my children with Minneapolis Public Schools and spoke with the school social worker regarding our current homeless status. I shared that we didn’t come with much and that since we just arrived a week ago, I have not been able to find employment. The school social worker was very helpful with sharing resources for my family. She shared that the department not only had clothing and personal hygiene for my children, but they also had shoes. My heart was filled with happiness because my children were in need and this program helped my family. My children were able to get 2 pairs of shoes each, they were so happy with this choice of shoes. Seeing them smile brought tears to my eyes and this gave me hope that better days are ahead of us.”

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Event hosts

Host committee

Virginia Meyer

Jodi Chu

Kate Simek

Carolina Correia

Kathy Sandven

4EveryKid Twin Cities Council

Virginia Meyer – co Chair

Kate Simek – co Chair

Laura Austrian

Sara Durhman

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Shoe Closet Supporters

A shoe closet is a symbolic way to represent 25 pairs of new, brand-name shoes that your gift provides to students in local school districts. Instead of a physical closet in a school, it reflects the impact your donation makes by ensuring local kids have the shoes they need to learn, play, and belong.

Special thanks to those who have stocked a shoe closet in a local school district:

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*Data sourced from https://www.startribune.com/annual-count-reveals-that-more-minnesota-families-with-children-were-homeless-in-2023/600328899/

Your Support is Making a Positive Impact

Minneapolis Public Schools shared with us just one example of how our support is making a positive impact on a local family

“I just came here from Ecuador, with little to no resources. My family took everything we could grab that was important for us to have. I enrolled my children with Minneapolis Public Schools and spoke with the school social worker regarding our current homeless status. I shared that we didn’t come with much and that since we just arrived a week ago, I have not been able to find employment. The school social worker was very helpful with sharing resources for my family. She shared that the department not only had clothing and personal hygiene for my children, but they also had shoes. My heart was filled with happiness because my children were in need and this program helped my family. My children were able to get 2 pairs of shoes each, they were so happy with this choice of shoes. Seeing them smile brought tears to my eyes and this gave me hope that better days are ahead of us.”

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Become a Founding Member by donating $1,000 or more

FAQ

You have questions, and we have answers

Here are the answers to our most frequently asked ones

Can I choose which school my Shoe Closet supports?

To ensure equity across the Twin Cities, donors are not able to select individual schools to receive their Shoe Closet. Our team works directly with McKinney-Vento liaisons, who identify students experiencing homelessness and schools within each district. While you can’t designate a specific school, your gift stays entirely local, supporting students across Twin Cities districts identified through our 4EveryKid partnerships and data. Our goal is simple: to ensure every child experiencing homelessness receives a new pair of shoes.

Can I visit or volunteer at the Shoe Closet I funded?

Because Shoe Closets are symbolic and not physical rooms within schools, there isn’t a closet to visit or volunteer in. However, we’d love to connect you with meaningful opportunities to get involved with 4EveryKid Twin Cities, including shoe distributions and community events. For volunteer opportunities, please reach out to [email protected].

Does my entire donation stay local?

Yes. 100% of your Shoe Closet donation stays in the Twin Cities, providing new shoes to students in local districts through the 4EveryKid program.

What exactly does my $500 (or $42/month) fund?

Your generous gift provides 25 students experiencing homelessness in our community with a brand-new, brand-name pair of athletic shoes. This support ensures local kids have what they need to learn, play, and show up with confidence