Shoes 4 the Shoeless

Shoes 4 the Shoeless, Inc. is a non-profit that provides new, correctly fitting gym shoes and socks to Southwest Ohio children in desperate need. Through a uniquely efficient and effective system, we help children eliminate one of poverty’s most visible stigmas. In Southwest Ohio, an estimated 60% of children live in poverty. The majority of them are in desperate need of shoes and socks. Wearing ill-fitting and worn shoes often condemns children to physical, social and emotional problems that last a lifetime. Shoes 4 the Shoeless began in 2010 and has helped well over 160,000 children. Our mission is to provide new, properly fitting gym shoes and socks to children in need. Our vision is to bring relief. For more information visit our website, shoes4theshoeless.org

At school-based shoe deliveries, our volunteers are vital to the success of reaching children in need. UC students will serve in the role of volunteer where they will be paired one-on-one with children to measure and fit them for new gym shoes and socks.