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!
A note from a very generous donor."At 11, I needed a safety pin to hold the backs of my shoes together. They were the only shoes I owned. My grandson is 10 and I bought his school shoes this year.My donation is for the other Pawpaw's that can't buy shoes for their grandkids"#goodnessandmercy"
We have the details worked out for our trip to Connersville! Saturday, Sept. 19th, we will be providing gym shoes, socks, and hygiene products to those who have been horribly impacted by the flooding.We could use more volunteers. The sign-up link is below. Let us know if you have any questions.www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-65246252-disaster#goodnessandmercy
As our volunteer was taking off a young boy's shoes, he asked her if she would PLEASE help his little sister. He said she needed shoes very badly. He needed them badly too.He was very anxious and insistent that his little sister be helped. He did not want his shoes unless he was sure she got some too.It turned out she was across the gym getting her shoes. He put on his new shoes, ran across the floor to hug her, show her his shoes, and see hers.He said he could not wait for their grandpa to find out they had new shoes and socks.We lift heavy burdens off of kids' hearts.Stay with us,#goodnessandmercyssandmercy
We see open wounds, blisters, and bruises on children's feet from wearing shoes many sizes too small all the time. Oftentimes, children suffer in silence, so no one in a position to help is aware of these issues.Until we come that is.Children living in hard times often have many basic needs that are unmet. This is a picture of a very dirty bandage a child had over a wound on his foot. We love helping children like this. It is a privilege.Shoes that fit are a health care need because the work of kids is play.Our first delivery of the school year was today; 241 children left the gym overjoyed.Thousands more to go.Stay with us, plea#goodnessandmercyme#healthcareneedeneed
🚨WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 🚨BeTempered is proud to partner with Shoes 4 the Shoeless for a special event in Fayette County on Saturday, September 19 at the Connersville High School Fieldhouse.There is a tremendous need in Connersville right now, and we are looking for 80–100 volunteers to help us serve families in the community.📍 Connersville High School Fieldhouse1100 Spartan Dr.Connersville, IN 47331🕘 Volunteers arrive at 9:00 AM👟 Event runs from 10:00 AM–2:00 PMSometimes serving starts with something as simple as showing up. A few hours of your time can make a real difference for a child or family who is walking through a difficult season.👉 Please use the sign-up link below to volunteer.www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-65246252-disasterWe would love to see our community come together in a big way for Connersville. Let’s show up, serve, and help meet the need. #betempered #podcast #faith #fyp #volunteering #fayettecounty #flooding #ServingFamilies #ServingHumanity
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