We Bring Relief
Since our founding in 2010, Shoes 4 the Shoeless has delivered brand-new gym shoes and socks to disadvantaged children within Southwest Ohio through our in-school delivery program. The need is still great, so our work continues.
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It Starts Like Most Stories Out There
A few people recognized an overwhelming need and had to do something about it. Since then, countless volunteers and donors have stepped up to meet one of the biggest unmet health care needs for children in poverty.
Our shoes and socks bring relief, hope, encouragement, and comfort to local children in desperate need. With your help, we can make a difference!
Making a Meaningful ImpactThe Need Is Great.
The Need Is Great.
The Opportunity Is Greater.
In 2025, Shoes 4 The Shoeless served 21,000+ children with brand new shoes and socks. However, across our 21-county footprint, we estimate that 72,000 children are still in need.
That means we are currently reaching about 30% of the need.
Together, we can close the gap.
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It Takes a TEAM
To deliver thousands of shoes each year, it takes incredible planning and coordination. Get to know our Staff Team, our Board of Directors, and our Greater Cincinnati Advisory Council.
What's Going On?
Wondering what we've been up to lately?
Year-round we stay busy hosting events all over the Miami Valley and Greater Cincinnati area. If you would like to keep up with us and see our mission in action, be sure to follow us on our social spaces!
Meet Clara! Clara is an 11-year-old sixth-grade cross-country runner at Villa Madonna Academy. After dealing with Sever's disease, she understood how difficult it could be to run and stay active when your feet hurt.Clara knows that some children in our community come to school wearing shoes that are 4-5 sizes too big or too small. That can cause discomfort and make it harder for them to be active and confident. That’s why Clara is running 250 miles to help kids get shoes that fit properly and don't hurt their feet.Click the link below and select the 250 Mile Challenge on the drop-down to help Clara accomplish her goal!www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3CUBXEZ2QZDR8
Friday, we had the most amazing time at our latest Cincy delivery. I can show you better than I can tell you! A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and the amazing Cincinnati Public Schools staff at Frederick Douglass Elementary School. And a special shout-out to your amazing resource coordinator, Angel! #goodnessandmercy #S4TS
Our relief trip to Connersville, Indiana today was an outstanding success.The best way to describe it is that we could not have hoped for a better day. Unless you were there, it is hard to put into words, but just know that we saw the goodness of God through people.Bringing relief is a privilege.#goodnessandmercy.
This toe was bandaged with tissue and scotch tape. He said he was "fine".Both of his feet were swollen, but his left foot had redness and swelling above his ankle. He had a fever, and would barely speak above a whisper. We did not share the picture of what his toe looked like because it is too graphic.He had bandaged his toe for weeks, hoping it would somehow get better. For all the wrong reasons, he had received no medical care.This was a very sick boy who needed urgent medical attention. All caused by wearing shoes that were way too small. Infected ingrown toenails, if left untreated, can lead to sepsis and can sometimes require amputation of the toe. This happens more often than you think.We consulted with the school nurse and one of our podiatry doctors, Dr. Jon White.As a result, this young man was taken immediately to the hospital for treatment, saving his toe.Kids should never have to suffer like this. Shoes that fit are a health care need.Stay with us, please. What we do matters.#goodnessandmercy. .
THIS SATURDAY — Shoes 4 the Shoeless Flood Relief in Connersville! 👟❤️BeTempered is proud to partner with Shoes 4 the Shoeless as they serve families in the Connersville community impacted by the devastating floods. This event will provide shoes, socks, and hygiene products to people who need them most.A huge thank you to everyone who already signed up to volunteer, we have the help we need, and we’re grateful for every person willing to show up and serve. Volunteers, please arrive at 9:00 AM.📍 Connersville High School Fieldhouse1100 Spartan Dr., Connersville, IN 47331Saturday, September 19S4TS Staff: 8:15 AM–3:00 PMVolunteers: 9:00 AM–2:00 PMFlood Victims: 10:00 AM–11:00 AMAll Residents: 11:00 AM–1:00 PMThis is what community looks like, people coming together, showing up, and helping neighbors through a difficult season. We’re honored to be part of it. #betempered #podcast #faith #fyp #floodrelief #ConnersvilleIndiana
From one of our school partners."We have one student who basically refuses to wear shoes. She finally started wearing Crocs but, sensory-wise, has never accepted any other shoes. That morning, when she knew Shoes 4 the Shoeless was coming, she told her 1:1 assistant that she wanted pink shoes! She was so happy to get the most perfect pair of pink shoes with butterflies on them." - Jacie Womack, Family & Community Engagement SpecialistWe front-load our schedule each fall with as many of our special needs children as we can. Stay with us, please.#goodnessandmercy
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