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!
BOYS STOCKING BUYERS!🎅🎅☃Here is the link for the boys stockings! This is a really fun project. Fill their stockings with fun, creative items. There are items on their wish list you may want to include.All the information you need is in the link.Remember, these are young boys who have experienced the most severe types of abuse and trauma. They will be DELIGHTED with your gifts.This will be the last of the big lists, but more needs will arise as more children are admitted to the units. Stay tuned!www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-67479992-boys
BOYS GIFT BUYING TEAM!!!⛄🎅⛄At last, the link for the boys' gift-buying team. I had a hard time putting this list together. Most of the boys asked for very little. These are little boys suffering from extreme abuse and trauma. They don't even know how to ask for anything fun.All the details are included in the link.The next list will be the boys' stocking-buying team. Meanwhile, here is the gift-buying link!www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-67476703-boys
BOYS BAKING TEAM!!🎅🍪The first time we took homemade brownies to the children at these events, they were amazed. They said they had never seen anything "real" (homemade). Some of them did not even want to eat them; they wanted to save them.Every year since, we take an abundance so they will have leftovers for a few days.Detailed instructions are in the sign-up link.The next round of needs will be for gift and stocking buyers for the little boys. Stay tuned for those.Meanwhile, here is the link for the BOYS baking team!Thank you so much.www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-67311087-bakers
As he gave me a big hug, he said"Thank you for coming every year and helping the other kids and me. We need lots of help. I only get new shoes and socks when you come"Then he proudly showed me the medal around his neck. He earned it by "doing his best" for 100 days in a row.As we gear up for our big Christmas events, we are also doing what we do best; bringing relief through shoes/socks to some of the neediest kids in our region.Serving is a privilege. Stay with us, please.#healthneed #goodnessandmercy
BAKERS FOR THE GIRLS!!!🍪🥧The first time we took homemade brownies to the children at these events, they were amazed. They said they had never seen anything "real" (homemade). Some of them did not even want to eat them; they wanted to save them.Every year since, we take an abundance so they will have leftovers for a few days.Detailed instructions are in the sign-up link.The next round of needs will be for gift and stocking buyers and bakers for the little boys. Stay tuned for those.Meanwhile, here is the link for the girls' baking team!www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-67309664-bakers
GIRLS STOCKING BUYERS!🎅🎅IT IS TIME TO PULL TOGETHER OUR STOCKING TEAM FOR THE GIRLS!This is a really fun task. Stockings are easy and fun. The link includes lots of directions you'll need to follow.Most of these girls have never had a Christmas, let alone a traditional stocking filled with fun gifts.Thank you in advance for helping.Here is the link!www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-67165068-girls
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If you know us, you know that we love talking about what we do and meeting new people. If you don’t know us, we’d love to talk with you! Whether you want to share an idea, talk about a need, or just say hi, we would love to hear from you.