TV Land's 'The Exes' Cast Including Wayne Knight Team Up With Soles4Souls® 50KShoes.com to Raise Funds for Children Without Shoes

The cast and crew create behind the scenes video to help put shoes on the feet of children worldwide

Wayne Knight and David Alan Basche, along with other stars like New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire, lend their time to Soles4Souls® video project 50KShoes.com to raise funds for 50,000 pairs of shoes for children worldwide without them. It is estimated more than 300 million children worldwide live in adverse poverty with limited or no access to footwear. Thanks to partners like 'The Exes' cast and crew and the 50KShoes.com project, the charity has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes.

During the video, Knight and others encourage others to recognize the impact $1 can have on the life of someone in need. Donating is easy at www.50KShoes.com . It requires no shipping and no trips to the post office. The suggested donation is very affordable, with $5.00 buying five pairs of new shoes.

"We're hoping this simple little video shot from the set will show people, not only how easy it is to help raise awareness for a cause, but also how simple it is to give to Soles4Souls and help protect a child from a life-threatening disease," said Donald Faison, star of 'The Exes.'

Through the new world of blogging, emailing, twittering, and many other forms of social media, the TV Land show crew's support will help spread the charity's mission to "Change the World, One Pair at a Time." They can also catch Wayne Knight, Kristen Johnston, David Alan Basche, Kelly Stables and Donald Faison on 'The Exes' on Wednesdays at 10:30 PM EST.

The game show host creates video to raise awareness and ask the public for help

Soles4Souls released Todd Newton's video documenting his recent trip to Haiti this week. The game show host and life coach traveled with Soles4Souls Founder/CEO Wayne Elsey, January 5th thru the 8th, exactly 2 years after the devastating earthquake. Upon his return, Newton created a video that documents the trip and asks the public to join him in helping the nonprofit restore Haiti.

While there, Newton assisted with shoe distributions at local orphanages and villages. He saw firsthand the life-threatening need for shoes and took action as our Exclusive Sole Ambassador.

"Upon first meeting with Wayne Elsey and Soles4Souls I immediately felt the energy and passion for their mission," said Newton. "After traveling to Haiti with them, I witnessed the great need for that passion. This is an organization that lives and breathes for our brothers and sisters who are in need and I could not be more honored to be the Sole Ambassador."

Both parties look forward to the partnership. Newton is using his entertainment platform to change the world, one pair at a time. The video features both Newton and Elsey sharing the story of Soles4Souls and bringing viewers a firsthand look at the country's devastation and need for continued assistance.

"Todd Newton is the perfect choice to be our Sole Ambassador—someone who doesn't just understand our mission, but uses their personal platform to help further our cause in any way they can," said Elsey.  "We are excited about partnering with him, and grateful he selected us as his charity of choice."

Buy One, Dress Two

For every piece you purchase with Balyna Baby, they'll give a piece to a child in need!

Balyna Baby has teamed up with Clothes4Souls to help those in need, one piece of clothing at a time. They will donate a piece of clothing through Clothes4Souls for every item you purchase on the Balyna Baby website. Your single purchase can go a long way. Join us and Balyna Baby to fulfill the basic needs of children around the world.

GIve the gift that gives twice

Sevenly, the organic non-profit funding movement, Partners with Clothes4souls® for new shirt design

The charity will feature Clothes4Souls on new tee to raise funds during week of January 23rd

Thousands of charitable causes go unfunded or unnoticed every year because of lack of awareness, but Sevenly is doing their part to help bridge the gap between non-profits and their supporters with cotton and a nifty design.  Sevenly and Clothes4Souls, the charity offering hope through clothing, are partnering during the week of January 23rd through January 30th on a t-shirt that will help the charity continue their mission of providing dignity to individuals living in poverty around the world.

The new Clothes4Souls design will be unveiled on Sevenly’s website www.sevenly.com on Monday, January 23rd and individuals will have the opportunity to purchase one for $24 USD during the week.  Each t-shirt sale will support the distribution of seven pieces of apparel through the charity.

"Sevenly had an innovative idea to not create a new cause or charity, but to partner with the current ones," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "With the help of this brilliant organization, more than 50 non-profits, including Clothes4Souls, have the opportunity to further their mission.  The Clothes4Souls t-shirt design will support the distribution of appropriate clothing and dignity to people in need."

"Everybody wants to help a charity that touches their heart. The problem was, until Sevenly, there wasn’t a simple way to do so. This week with Clothes4Souls, we're offering more than a t-shirt, we're offering a chance for people to engage with a cause, present it to their networks, and ultimately a practical and convenient way to change someone's life," said Dale Partridge, CEO of Sevenly.

For more information about the Sevenly design or to order a Clothes4Souls t-shirt visit www.sevenly.com.   

ABOUT Sevenly

Sevenly is a co-profit company founded in June 2011 to raise capital and awareness for the world’s greatest causes. Each week Sevenly partners with one qualified nonprofit to sell a shirt specifically designed for that week’s campaign, with seven dollars from each shirt sale going to the charity. Run by CEO Dale Partridge, the company’s goal is to provide support to charities through increased awareness, funding and following. To learn more about Sevenly visit www.Sevenly.org.

Sevenly, the organic non-profit funding movement, Partners with Clothes4souls® for new shirt design

The charity will feature Clothes4Souls on new tee to raise funds during week of January 23rd

Thousands of charitable causes go unfunded or unnoticed every year because of lack of awareness, but Sevenly is doing their part to help bridge the gap between non-profits and their supporters with cotton and a nifty design.  Sevenly and Clothes4Souls, the charity offering hope through clothing, are partnering during the week of January 23rd through January 30th on a t-shirt that will help the charity continue their mission of providing dignity to individuals living in poverty around the world.

The new Clothes4Souls design will be unveiled on Sevenly’s website www.sevenly.com on Monday, January 23rdand individuals will have the opportunity to purchase one for $24 USD during the week.  Each t-shirt sale will support the distribution of seven pieces of apparel through the charity.

"Sevenly had an innovative idea to not create a new cause or charity, but to partner with the current ones," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "With the help of this brilliant organization, more than 50 non-profits, including Clothes4Souls, have the opportunity to further their mission.  The Clothes4Souls t-shirt design will support the distribution of appropriate clothing and dignity to people in need."

"Everybody wants to help a charity that touches their heart. The problem was, until Sevenly, there wasn’t a simple way to do so. This week with Clothes4Souls, we're offering more than a t-shirt, we're offering a chance for people to engage with a cause, present it to their networks, and ultimately a practical and convenient way to change someone's life," said Dale Partridge, CEO of Sevenly.

For more information about the Sevenly design or to order a Clothes4Souls t-shirt visit www.sevenly.com.   

ABOUT Sevenly

Sevenly is a co-profit company founded in June 2011 to raise capital and awareness for the world’s greatest causes. Each week Sevenly partners with one qualified nonprofit to sell a shirt specifically designed for that week’s campaign, with seven dollars from each shirt sale going to the charity. Run by CEO Dale Partridge, the company’s goal is to provide support to charities through increased awareness, funding and following. To learn more about Sevenly visit www.Sevenly.org.

SJHS National Junior Honor Society HELPS THOSE IN NEED WITH A SHOE DRIVE TO BENEFIT SOLES4SOULS® INC, THE SHOE CHARITY, AT SJHS through February.

Sheridan  residents are invited to recycle their 'gently worn' shoes in an effort to help distribute shoes to people in need

Soles4Souls and NJHS will be collecting your new or gently worn footwear and/or donations to make a tangible difference through the gift of shoes. Every donation will support the charity’s initiative to distribute shoes to those in need.

“We can use the estimated 1.5 billion shoes taking up space in the closets of ordinary people to change the world one pair at a time,” said Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Wayne Elsey. 

Elsey added, “We need partners like NJHS to get behind Soles4Souls. Donating shoes is one of the most simple yet profound acts you can do, because it will greatly improve someone’s life in the most difficult of times.”

“Please bring your shoes to Sheridan Junior High School through the end of February!” said Timm cooper, Sheridan Junior High School.

For more information please contact:

Timm Cooper

Sheridan Junior High School

500 Lewis St. - Sheridan, WY 82801
307.672.9745  x7325

FITGEEK SPORTS JOINS SOLES4SOULS FOR GLOBAL RELIEF INITIATIVE IN 2012

The retail company launches in-store campaign for Soles4Souls as part of their yearly giving program

Fitgeek Sports, designed to bring health and comfort to fashionable footwear, has announced its commitment to help individuals in need around the world through their 2012 giving program.  The company will launch its campaign to collect shoes for Soles4Souls on January 24th.  With 1 in 4 adults in the world living on less than one dollar a day, basic necessities like shoes are not readily available.  A pair of shoes can protect an individual’s feet from cuts and infection that can be life threatening if untreated.

Starting January 24th , individuals can drop off their gently worn shoes at any of the Fitgeek Sports locations.  You can visit their retail location at 21000 Stevens Creek Blvd.,  Suite 200, Cupertino, CA 95014 - (408) 418-5888

“Bringing relief to people in need fits perfectly with our company’s mission to save feet by providing fashionable, healthy footwear,” said Diana of Fitgeek Sports.  “We are delighted that we can help people around the world experience a higher quality of life through this campaign," she said.

Soles4Souls partners with progressive companies in the footwear and fashion industries like Fitgeek Sports to directly impact the lives of people suffering from natural disasters or striving to break free from poverty.

“We deeply appreciate this commitment by Fitgeek Sports and its customers,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “From our experiences over the past seven years, we are certain that Company products will result in inspiring personal stories from individuals who have witnessed transformation among their families and communities.”

Iron Fist, a Los Angeles based-footwear, apparel, and accessory lifestyle brand, has teamed up with Soles4Souls for a one of a kind Shoe Art Exhibit and Charity Auction.

Art & Sole features one of a kind custom artwork on 40 pairs of high heel shoes by 40 artists from around the world. The shoes will be displayed at various art galleries and trade shows from January through July 2012, culminating in a Charity Auction benefiting Soles4Souls to be held in July on CharityBuzz.net. 

“Our IF platforms are like a sculpture and lend themselves nicely to artwork,” said Leanne Anderson , Chief Creative Officer for Iron Fist, “We have been putting artwork on platforms for a long time so it’s nice to finally see them in an art show setting.”

Iron Fist will be showing a number of the pairs of shoes at Lab Art in Los Angeles on January 26th 2012. The Exhibit is being sponsored by Iron Fist, Juxtapoz Magazine and Pabst Blue Ribbon and will run from 6PM to 10PM. The Exhibit will be available on January 25th for a press preview and will stay up through January 29th. Lab Art is located at 217 S. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles CA.

For more information please contact:

Chad Romiti 

chad@blankgeneration.com

Ph: (949) 293-7781

About IF Ladies:

IF is by no means an ordinary clothing brand; its artwork and styling have set it apart from many of its streetwear counterparts. Making clothing because they feel like it, IF is impulsive, raw and unapologetic and has grown from strength to strength purely because of its diversity and constantly innovative approach to each season. Renowned for quality product with exceptional artwork from some of the world’s best underground and street artists, IF is not for everyone, and they like it that way. The Iron Fist customer is an individual; a person who creates their own style.

www.ifladies.com

Autumn + Colour records Partners with Soles4Souls

Autumn + Colour TO HOST AUTUMN + COLOUR LABEL LAUNCH PARTY ON JANUARY 31st IN ATLANTA, GA

Soles4Souls is proud to announce a partnership with Autumn + Colour for the Autumn + Colour Label Launch Party which is coming to Atlanta on January 31st.  Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world.  The show will be held on January 31st at The Masquerade located at 695 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA.  Doors open at 7:00pm - 11:30pm and tickets are only $8.00 through Ticketmaster or $10.00 at the door.  Featuring performances from Wolves at the Gate, The Orphan The Poet, Come Wind and Autumn + Colour recording artist Austin Archer.

"Our friends at Autumn + Colour truly understand the importance of giving back," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "Through their donations, we are improving the life of someone less fortunate with the gift of shoes."

"My partner and I decided when we were forming this label, that our focus with this company was to give back to society and help out anyway we could."  said Todd Richard Stevens, CEO and President of Autumn + Colour Records.  "Partnering with Soles4Souls was a perfect fit for us and we are beyond delighted to be associated with this wonderful organization.  Please join us on January 31st at The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA for a fun filled night of amazing music.  If you bring a pair of new or slightly used shoes to the show we will give you Austin Archer's debut album "Venture to Breathe."

For more information about the Autumn + Colour Label Launch Party and how to get involved with the partnership with Soles4Souls, visit http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com. 

For more information about Autumn + Colour Records, visit www.autumnandcolour.com.

BEAUTIFUL FEET KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH LARGE DONATION OF SHOES TO SOLES4SOULS, THE SHOE CHARITY

The footwear company makes giving back part of their annual business strategy

Soles4Souls is delighted to announce that BEAUTIFUL FEET donated more than 3000 pairs of shoes for their international relief efforts.  The donation will be sent to the more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes and are at risk for diseases like hookworm and malnourishment. 

“We are honored to be partnering with such a great organization like Sole4Souls.  We believe lives can be changed through just one pair of shoes.  It is the shoes that open a door to a relationship that can impact the life forever,” said a representative of Beautiful Feet. “Thank you Soles4souls for partnering with us to help make a difference in this world.”

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like BEAUTIFUL FEET.  With 1 in every 4 adults in the world living in abject poverty, basic necessities like shoes are simply unavailable.  In developing nations like Haiti, Honduras, and Tanzania, walking is the main form of transportation, and shoes can protect a person’s feet from cuts and infections. 

"We are thankful to our friends at BEAUTIFUL FEET for starting the 2012 year by giving back,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can benefit from a pair of shoes in so many ways.”

OCUTURE, LLC KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH LARGE DONATION OF SHOES TO SOLES4SOULS, THE SHOE CHARITY

Houston, TX-based company makes giving back part of their annual business strategy

Soles4Souls is delighted to announce that Ocuture, LLC donated more than 16,000 pairs of shoes for their international relief efforts.  The donation will be sent to the more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes and are at risk for diseases like hookworm and malnourishment. 

“Helping others is a critical aspect of this company’s DNA” explains Craig Davis, the Denver-bred founder of Ocuture. “As our company continues to grow, so too will our efforts to help those in need.  We simply want to do our part and we look forward to partnering with Soles4Souls in the future.”

"We are thankful to our friends at Ocuture for starting the 2012 year by giving back,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can benefit from a pair of shoes in so many ways.”

Bettye Muller DONATES NUMBER OF SHOES TO SOLES4SOULS

Soles4Souls is delighted to announce that Bettye Muller has donated shoes for their international relief efforts.  The Bettye Muller donation will be sent to the more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes.

“We are so happy to be able to support Soles4Souls and their continued efforts to providing footwear to those in need around the world,“ said Bettye Muller.

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like Bettye Muller.  Most recently, they have distributed thousands of shoes to the victims of the devastating tornadoes in the Southeast, as well as millions of shoes to the residents of Haiti.

"We are thankful to our friends at Bettye Muller for recognizing the global need for footwear,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can now look forward to a brighter day.”

IceLink Global Watch Brand Partners with Soles4Souls and Will Donate

Proceeds for Every SportLink Watch Purchased

IceLink, the Swiss-based luxury watch company, announced today that it will donate 6% of total sales for every SportLink watch purchased on sportlinkwatch.com to Soles4Souls. IceLink’s financial donation will aid Soles4Souls charitable efforts-specifically providing footwear to adults and children in need in developing nations.

With 1 in 4 adults in the world living on less than one dollar a day, basic necessities like shoes are not readily available.  A pair of shoes can protect an individual’s feet from cuts and infections that can be life threatening if untreated.  With partners like IceLink, Soles4Souls is hoping to change that statistic.

The SportLink collection has been designed to specifically align with charities. The watches have been priced at $275.00 to appeal a wider audience than the more expensive line of watches by IceLink. 

Targeting men and women who are looking for fresh designs, IceLink offers a wide range of distinctive and vibrant timepiece, jewelry and accessory designs with timepieces ranging in price from $4,000 - $348,000. Celebrity followers include The Black Eyed Peas, Cee-Lo Green, Fergie, Khloé Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Tiesto and Teri Hatcher.

About IceLink®

IceLink timepieces are conceived and crafted to epitomize the parts and the sum of their name. As cool and essential as ice itself, as strong and precious as diamonds, these watches are globally conscious in attitude and timeless in design. Simply put, IceLink is the connection between all that is essential and all that is cool. For more information on IceLink and their new location, please visit http://www.icelinktv.com/.  IceLink Store Hours: Monday – Friday 11:00AM – 7:00PM and Saturday 11:00AM – 4:00PM.

Point2 Running Company JOINS SOLES4SOULS FOR GLOBAL RELIEF INITIATIVE IN 2012

The retail company launches in-store campaign for Soles4Souls as part of their yearly giving program

Point2 Running Company, designed to bring health and comfort to fashionable footwear, has announced its commitment to help individuals in need around the world through their 2012 giving program.  The company will launch its campaign to collect shoes for Soles4Souls on February 1, 2012.  With 1 in 4 adults in the world living on less than one dollar a day, basic necessities like shoes are not readily available.  A pair of shoes can protect an individual’s feet from cuts and infection that can be life threatening if untreated.

Formed as a relief effort following the 2004 Southeast Asian tsunami, Soles4Souls has donated more than 16 million pairs of shoes across 128 countries.

“Bringing relief to people in need fits perfectly with our company’s mission to save feet by providing fashionable, healthy footwear,” said Andrea Lehmkuhler.  “We are delighted that we can help people around the world experience a higher quality of life through this campaign," she said.

Soles4Souls partners with progressive companies in the footwear and fashion industries like Point2 Running Company to directly impact the lives of people suffering from natural disasters or striving to break free from poverty.

“We deeply appreciate this commitment by Point2 Running Company and its customers,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “From our experiences over the past seven years, we are certain that Company products will result in inspiring personal stories from individuals who have witnessed transformation among their families and communities.”

AVENTURA CLOTHING DONATES MORE THAN 900 SHIRTS AND SHORTS TO CLOTHES4SOULS, THE CHARITY OFFERING HOPE THROUGH CLOTHING, TO MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL IMPACT IN 2012

The company makes giving back part of their annual business strategy

Clothes4Souls has partnered with Aventura Clothing this New Year with a donation to help further their mission.  With 1 in 4 adults around the world living in abject poverty, basic necessities like clothing are not available.  Clothes4Souls is working to change that statistic, thanks to companies like Aventura Clothing.

 “We are honored and excited to once again be working with such a fine relief and support organization as Clothes4Souls.  Donations from Aventura Clothing and other brands are of great value, however,  the local ground support and relief efforts by Soles4Souls associates and partners is truly inspirational,“  said John E Kirsch, CEO and Co-Owner Aventura Clothing.

"We are thankful to our friends at Aventura Clothing for recognizing the global need for clothing, and the importance of providing quality clothing to children and adults in need,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls and Clothes4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can now look forward to a brighter day.”

MOUNTAIN KHAKIS DONATES APPAREL TO CLOTHES4SOULS, THE APPAREL CHARITY, TO MAKE AN INTERNATIONAL IMPACT IN 2012

Clothes4Souls has partnered with Mountain Khakis this New Year with a donation to help further their mission.  Millions of people worldwide are benefiting due to the generosity of partners such as Mountain Khakis.

“Mountain Khakis strongly believes in the wise words of Ghandi - ‘you must be the change you wish to see in the world,’” said a representative from Mountain Khakis. “For this reason, we are honored to partner and build a long-term relationship with groups like Clothes4Souls. Partnerships like these make the world a better place to live, work and play.”  

"We are thankful to our friends at Mountain Khakis for recognizing the global need for clothing, and the importance of providing quality clothing to children and adults in need,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can now look forward to a brighter day.”

BCNY INTERNATIONAL / SYNCLAIRE BRANDS KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH LARGE DONATION OF SHOES TO SOLES4SOULS, THE SHOE CHARITY

 The footwear company makes giving back part of their annual business strategy

Soles4Souls is delighted to announce that BCNY donated more than 3,000 pairs of shoes for their international relief efforts.  The donation will be sent to the more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes and are at risk for diseases like hookworm and malnourishment. 

"It is great to know that Souls4Soles can get our footwear onto the feet of people in the USA and around the globe who need it the most," said Evan Cagner, President BCNY International / Synclaire Brands.

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like BCNY International / Synclaire Brands.  With 1 in every 4 adults in the world living in abject poverty, basic necessities like shoes are simply unavailable.  In developing nations like Haiti, Honduras, and Tanzania, walking is the main form of transportation, and shoes can protect a person’s feet from cuts and infections. 

"We are thankful to our friends at BCNY International / Synclaire Brands for starting the 2012 year by giving back,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can benefit from a pair of shoes in so many ways.”

Rogers Corporation Kicks Off The New Year With Large Donation of Insoles To Soles4Soles, The Shoe Charity

Soles4Souls is delighted to announce that Rogers Corporation, producers of PORON® Cushioning Materials (www.poroncushioning.com), donated more than 9,000 pairs of PORON Cushioning insoles for its international relief efforts.  The donation of PORON insoles will be sent to more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes and are at risk for diseases like hookworm and malnourishment. 

“We are very happy to be able to support such a great organization and cause,” states Dave Sherman, Rogers’ New Business Development Manager. “Soles4Souls has helped millions of people across the globe and we hope our support will bring them one step closer to accomplishing their goals.

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like Rogers.  With 1 in every 4 adults in the world living in abject poverty, basic necessities like shoes are simply unavailable.  In developing nations like Haiti, Honduras, and Tanzania, walking is the main form of transportation, and shoes can protect a person’s feet from cuts and infections. 

"We are thankful to our friends at Rogers for starting the 2012 year by giving back,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can benefit from a pair of shoes in so many ways.”

That's right--we are starting the new year by gathering up as many soles as possible.

If you are heading to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market on January 19-22nd, make sure you come by the Footbalance booth (#38188) and participate in our "Sell Your Soles" event.  

Bring your old insoles from any other brand and we'll take them off your hands and do a custom molding of your feet for brand new Footbalance custom footbeds. And, we'll donate $1.00 for every footbed we collect to Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based charity that distributes shoes to people in need.  Since 2005, Soles4Souls has delivered more than16-million pairs of new and gently worn shoes to those who need them most.

So, if you're headed to Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City this month, come sell your soles. Not only will your feet feel  much better, but your soul will too!

Soles4Souls is delighted to announce that EAST LION CORP DBA QUPID SHOES donated more than 87,590 pairs of shoes for their international relief efforts.  East Lion Corp’s donation will be sent to the more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes.

“As a distinguished leader in our field, we opened our heart to people in need of footwear by partnering up with Soles 4 Souls, a nonprofit charity organization.  Women and children all over the world will be provided with much needed quality shoes, regardless of race, color, creed, or religion.  East Lion Corp DBA Qupid Shoes wishes to express its excitement for the opportunity to be a part of such a commendable charity.” –East Lion Corp

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like Qupid Shoes.  Most recently, they have distributed thousands of shoes to the victims of the devastating tornadoes in the Southeast, as well as millions of shoes to the residents of Haiti. 

"We are thankful to our friends at East Lion Corp, Dba Qupid Shoes for recognizing the global need for footwear,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can now look forward to a brighter day.”

JUIL FOOTWEAR LAUNCHES BUY ONE, GIVE ONE CAMPAIGN WITH SOLES4SOULS® FOR EVERY PAIR OF SHOES PURCHASED

JUIL will donate $1 to the charity for every pair sold for a limited time

Soles4Souls announced today that Juil Footwear will donate one dollar for every pair of shoes purchased on their site www.Juil.com and in stores. The company will provide footwear to an adult or child in need in developing nations like Haiti with their Buy One, Give One campaign. 

With 1 in 4 adults in the world living on less than one dollar a day, basic necessities like shoes are not readily available. A pair of shoes can protect an individual’s feet from cuts and infection that can be life threatening if untreated.  With partners like Juil, Soles4Souls is hoping to change that statistic.

"We are thrilled to partner withSoles4Souls and help provide footwear and wellbeing to those in need," said Allen Dolberg, Chief Operating Officer of Juil. "Please join us in this effort.  Make a difference.” 

Soles4Souls partners with progressive companies in the footwear and fashion industries like Juil to directly impact the lives of people suffering from natural disasters or striving to break free from poverty.

"Juil Footwear is helping us continue our mission to help the hurting with new footwear,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “We are grateful that they have chosen to give back with their brand to individuals in need.”

Soles4Souls is delighted to announce that Ellie Shoes, Inc. donated more than 1000 pairs of shoes for their international relief efforts.  The Ellie Shoes, Inc. donation will be sent to the more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes.

"It warms our hearts to be able to contribute to this amazing charity.  We take a lot of pride in creating fun and outgoing shoes for our customers.  It is exciting to be able to share these shoes beyond the retail level and make a difference!" said Ellen Renger owner of Ellie Shoes, Inc.

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like Ellie Shoes.  Most recently, they have distributed thousands of shoes to the victims of the devastating tornadoes in the Southeast, as well as millions of shoes to the residents of Haiti.

"We are thankful to our friends at Ellie Shoes for recognizing the global need for footwear," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  "Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can now look forward to a brighter day."

YELLOW BOX KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH LARGE DONATION OF 6,000 SHOES TO SOLES4SOULS, THE SHOE CHARITY

The footwear company makes giving back part of their annual business strategy

Soles4Souls delighted to announce that Yellow Box donated more than 6,000 pairs of shoes for their international relief efforts.  The donation will be sent to the more than 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who do not own shoes and are at risk for diseases like hookworm and malnourishment. 

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like Yellow Box.  With 1 in every 4 adults in the world living in abject poverty, basic necessities like shoes are simply unavailable.  In developing nations like Haiti, Honduras, and Tanzania, walking is the main form of transportation, and shoes can protect a person’s feet from cuts and infections. 

"We are thankful to our friends at Yellow Box for starting the 2012 New Year by giving back,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their donations will be used to bring hope to people around the world who can benefit from a pair of shoes in so many ways.”

DECKERS OUTDOOR CORPORATION HAS DONATED OVER 224,000 SHOES TO SOLES4SOULS®, THE SHOE CHARITY

The footwear company and charity celebrate a milestone in their long-standing partnership

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing shoes to people in need, is delighted to announce that Deckers Outdoor Corporation has donated more than 224,000 pairs of shoes for their international relief efforts. Deckers began their partnership with Soles4Souls in 2007, and their donations have helped a portion of the 1.5 billion individuals around the globe who can't afford shoes.

“At Deckers, we are committed to the responsible disposal of shoes, and in Soles4Souls, we found an excellent partner that not only shares our commitment but also allows us to put new, used and unwanted shoes on the feet of those in need,” said Angel Martinez, President and CEO of Deckers Outdoor Corporation.

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes around the world with the help of partners like Deckers. Most recently, they have distributed thousands of shoes to the victims of the devastating tornadoes in the Southeast, as well as millions of shoes to the residents of Haiti. With 1 in 4 adults in the world living on less than $1 a day, basic necessities like shoes are not readily available.  Donations from Deckers and others are used to provide these necessities to individuals who need them most.

"We are thankful to our friends at Deckers for recognizing the global need for footwear," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "Their donations continue to be used to bring hope to people around the world who can look forward to a brighter day."


About Deckers Outdoor Corporation

Deckers Outdoor Corporation strives to be a premier lifestyle marketer that builds niche brands into global market leaders by designing and marketing innovative, functional and fashion-oriented footwear developed for both high performance outdoor activities and everyday casual lifestyle use. UGG(R) Australia, Sanuk(R), Teva(R), Simple(R) Shoes, TSUBO(R), Ahnu(R) and MOZO(R) are registered trademarks of Deckers Outdoor Corporation.

EDUTUNES LAUNCHES BUY ONE, GIVE ONE CAMPAIGN WITH HOPE4SOULS® FOR EVERY ITEM PURCHASED

Edutunes.com, Inc. will donate one dollar for every musical program sold for a limited time

 Hope4Souls announced today that Edutunes.com, Inc. will donate one dollar for every musical learning program purchased in Hawaii stores or from their website, www.edutunes.com.  The company will provide donations along with musical programs to families and schools in needy areas world-wide with their buy one, give one campaign.

"I feel so fortunate to make a difference for so many children through my music. Through Hope 4 Souls, my customers and I have the opportunity to help the neediest children world-wide," said Jennifer Fixman-Kramer, President of Edutunes.

Hope4Souls helps communities in need in the US and in developing nations through a network of partners.  The charity has continued to respond to natural disasters and to those living in extreme poverty with items needed to recover.   

"Edutunes is helping us continue our mission to help the hurting with the gift of hope,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Hope4Souls. “We are grateful that they have chosen to give back with their line to individuals in need.”

About Edutunes

Jennifer Fixman-Kramer, known as “Miss Jenny” to thousands of young fans world-wide, began writing educational songs for her first graders in 1998. She immediately saw that her students were learning more, remembering more, and having fun learning—so she wrote songs to teach all subjects. She continues to teach full-time as she sells her musical programs, available in local stores, and at www.edutunes.com.

“Miss Jenny” currently lives and teaches in Oahu. Her songs are available at Education Works, Barnes & Noble, Bookends, and through her website, www.edutunes.com.

Anne Arundel County  residents are invited to recycle their "gently worn" shoes in an effort to help distribute shoes to people in need

Soles4Souls believes partners like Spark Running will challenge others to become a force of change by helping the charity cater to the evolving needs of the global community. The shoe charity recognizes its success is the result of individuals and industry partners such as Spark Running who clean out closets and warehouses so that individuals around the world can have a better life through American’s excess.

Soles4Souls and Spark Running will be collecting your new or gently worn footwear and/or donations to make a tangible difference through the gift of shoes. Every donation will support the charity’s initiative to distribute shoes to those in need.

"With tragedies such as the earthquakes in countries like Haiti and Japan, on top of the enormous needs elsewhere, we can use the estimated 1.5 billion shoes taking up space in the closets of ordinary people to change the world one pair at a time," said Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Wayne Elsey. 

Elsey added, "We need partners like Spark Running to get behind Soles4Souls. Donating shoes is one of the most simple yet profound acts you can do, because it will greatly improve someone’s life in the most difficult of times."

Spark Running is located at 558 D Ritchie Highway, Severna Park,  MD 21146 in the Park Plaza shopping center.

Take a Trip Overseas to Give the Gift of Life during 2012

It’s a New Year’s resolution that will not collect dust in the closet like a piece of exercise equipment. This New Years, make a resolution to make a difference in the life of someone else by traveling overseas to save lives! Travel with shoe charity Soles4Souls to distribute shoes to families in desperate need and to create new memories that will last a lifetime.

The gift of shoes is truly the gift of life. Some 300 million children in our world do not have a pair of shoes. Many of them die because they have no protection on their feet. They get foot wounds, cuts or burns that become infected, or they are subjected to ring worm and other potentially deadly infections. A simple pair of shoes gives these children a foothold on a brighter future- the gift of life just in time for the holidays.

“Imagine what a life changing New Year you will experience when you travel overseas with us to make a difference,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “There is no experience better than seeing the smile on a person’s face when you put a pair of shoes on their feet and you give them hope for a brighter future.”

Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries. Their urgent mission to make a difference is helping victims of natural disasters, people living in extreme poverty and even Americans who lost jobs during the recession.

Soles4Souls wants to take you on a trip overseas to make a difference during this year. Your New Year’s resolution can help distribute shoes to people in desperate need in Tanzania, India, Costa Rica, Haiti, Honduras, and Jamaica to improve their lives. This trip will inspire fulfillment in your heart and create memories you will never forget.

The KINDING Mission

On KIND Tuesday, January 3rd (or ANY time before midnight on January 3rd), we challenge you to do a small favor for someone who has helped you take a big step in life. This could be a friend, a teacher, a mentor or anyone who has encouraged you to pursue your dreams.

The BIG KIND Act

If enough people accept this KINDING Mission, we will partner with Soles4Souls to deliver shoes to thousands of adults and children who are currently living without this basic need.

Tell us about your KIND act on our Facebook page.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH SOLES4SOULS AT THE UNTOUCHABLES BALL IN NASHVILLE

Cash door prizes will be drawn and donated to the winner’s charity of choice

Use your New Year’s celebration to give back to a good cause this year.  Soles4Souls is partnering with the Untouchables Ball on December 31st to be a charity of choice for the cash prizes.  The celebrations will kick off at 9:30 pm and last until the morning.  Tickets are $100 in advance or $150 at the door, and include live music with a New York DJ, drinks, and a breakfast buffet.  Cash door prizes will be drawn throughout the night and winners can donate to Soles4Souls. 

“If you’re already planning your New Year’s celebrations, then join us at the Underground Ball for a party that will help us ring in the new year by putting shoes on the feet of people in need,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.

Learn more and buy tickets at untouchablesball.org.

SOLES4SOULS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH H&R BLOCK FOR CHARITABLE TAX SEASON

The country’s most popular tax service is encouraging customers to donate portion of tax Soles4Souls®, the international shoe charity, announced a new partnership with H&R Block to offer Americans a unique opportunity to transition the holiday spirit into the tax season.  A referral coupon for Soles4Souls is available for clients receiving tax services from H&R Block from January 1st until April 18th, with $25 going to support their mission of providing shoes to people in need.  With franchise locations in every major metro in North America, Soles4Souls is hoping to garner lots of support for the campaign. 

“The dreaded tax season is being given a silver lining this year,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Our relationship with H&R Block is an easy opportunity for individuals to print off a referral coupon and $25 from their fees will be donated to help people in need.”

For more information on the partnership visit www.giveshoes.org, or to print the referral form visit this H&R Block link.

Mid-Melrose and Hollywood area residents are invited to recycle their 'gently worn' shoes in an effort to help distribute shoes to people at Los Angeles Mission.

Soles4Souls and FOUR LA are partnering for a shoe drive to help individuals at the Los Angeles Mission.  Individuals can drop off their shoes at the FOUR LA locations throughout Hollywood and Melrose until the end of December.  For times and locations visit www.giveshoes.org.

The shoes collected will be sorted and redistributed to the homeless individuals served by the Los Angeles Mission.  Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes to date in more than 128 countries around the world.  FOUR LA is helping to support their mission of “Changing the World One Pair At A Time.”

“With the percentage of homeless children growing in the United States by 33% from last year alone, shelters like the Los Angeles Mission need more support than ever,” said Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Wayne Elsey.  “Thanks to our friends at FOUR LA, Soles4Souls can continue to help these local charities who can directly impact so many lives, including the lives of children.”

About FOUR LA
Since opening its doors last spring, FOUR has become a mecca for fashion forward Angelenos and international tourists looking for a one-stop fashion shop. The moniker, FOUR, represents the four lifestyles of fashion and guides you through the experience with superior customer service: comfort, spotlight, success, and celebration. FOUR the Comfort, provides a line of soft knits in styles for everyday wear. FOUR the Spotlight, contains eye-catching pieces for the trendsetter. FOUR the Success, is a category that features versatile tailored looks for business types. FOUR the Celebration, brings party looks with stand-out panache

The Be Hive Buffet at East Nashville’s The Wild Cow Restaurant to host charity night

 15% of the proceeds from the night will benefit Soles4Souls

 On Wednesday, December 20^th from 4 pm- 9 pm support Soles4Souls by eating a healthy vegetarian dinner.  The Be Hive buffet is benefitting the shoe charity for one night and gently worn shoes will also be collected at the door. 

“We are excited about the one night event at The Wild Cow, where individuals will have an opportunity to mix giving with their vegetarian dinner,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Through their donations, we are improving the life of someone less fortunate with the gift of shoes this Christmas.”

For more information about The Be Hive or The Wild Cow or for Media RSVPs, please contact Elizabeth Kirk at 615-391-5723 or elizabethk@giveshoes.org 

 Event Address: 1896 Eastland Avenue, Nashville, TN

SOLES4SOULS®, THE SHOE CHARITY, ANNOUNCES NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

The world’s largest junk removal service will now add shoe donations to its collection list

Soles4Souls® announced a new partnership with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? to offer North Americans a unique opportunity to redistribute shoes from their closets.  The professional junk removal company is offering its services to donors with large amounts of shoes, including city wide shoe collections and events. Instead of ‘junking’ the shoes, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will collect and redistribute the footwear to Soles4Souls. With franchise locations in every major metro in North America, Soles4Souls hopes to collect 1 million pairs of shoes throughout 2012. 

“There is a distinction between used shoes and ‘junk,’ and we hope that our partnership will help the average household continue to separate the two in their minds,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Our relationship with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will offer additional support to our donor base and hopefully encourage more people to send us their shoes.”

“Our company and Soles4Souls are perfectly aligned to help each other,” says Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. “We are always looking for ways to keep unwanted items out of the waste stream. Our relationship with Soles4Souls sees that our charitable efforts complement our ambitious environmental goals. Everyone wins.”

About 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is pioneering an industry that is helping residents and businesses remove junk and regain space. Whether it’s a pile of household junk in the garage or a warehouse full of office furnishings, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removes it for you, making the ordinary business of junk removal exceptional. We are passionate about recycling and donating to charity. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? was founded in 1989 and now operates in approximately 180 locations throughout North America and Australia. www.1800gotjunk.com

MOM OF 3 RACHEL QUADE COLLECTS 27,000 PAIRS OF SHOES TO WIN A TRIP TO DISTRIBUTE SHOES INTERNATIONALLY

Soles4Souls announced today the winner of their Travel4Soles challenge—Rachel Quade, a Laurel resident who collected more than 27,000 pairs of gently worn shoes.  The mother of 3 was inspired to clean out her closet after returning from a trip to Tanzania with the Soles4Souls team to distribute shoes, and the rest is history.  Through her passion and determination to do something to make a change, she was able to start a shoe ‘revolution’ in the DC area with thousands of individuals supporting her cause.

The mom has spent long days hauling shoes in the back of her car from willing individuals who have shoes to spare.  She stored the thousands of shoes in a warehouse on Washington Boulevard in Laurel, with the hope of returning to Tanzania to see how her shoes make a difference. 

The Travel4Soles challenge offers a free trip to the individual who collects the most shoes.  The challenge began on July 1, 2011 and the last count of shoes was due on October 31, 2011 to be eligible.  Hundreds of individuals participated in the challenge, which collected a total of 78,000 pairs of shoes for the charity.

“Rachel Quade is an inspiration and a shining example of what individuals can really do to make a difference,” said Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Wayne Elsey.  “She is a one-woman change agent for good in DC, and we are blown away by her drive to change lives.  With more than 300 million children around the world without shoes, we need more people like Rachel to truly make a dent in the need.”

The shoe charity will take the shoes collected from the shoe drive and redistribute them to people in need through shoe distributions and micro-enterprise programs in Haiti and Tanzania.  Soles4Souls has distributed more than 16 million pairs of shoes to people in need.

The 3^rd Travel4Soles challenge will begin on January 1^st, 2012 for another opportunity to join Soles4Souls on a distribution trip.  People and companies interested in signing up or donating can visit the organization’s website at www.giveshoes.org. 

Soles4Souls® and flipflop® wines’ Flippin’ Best Blogger Revealed

 Stephanie Taylor Smith of “The Musings of a Silly Girl” Collects Thousands of Shoes for Flippin’ Good Deeds Blogger Challenge

Soles4Souls today announced the winner of their flippin’ good deeds Blogger Challenge, exclusively sponsored by flipflop wines (www.flipflopwines.com). The winner, blogger Stephanie Taylor Smith of The Musings of a Silly Girl, collected over four thousand shoes for Soles4Souls in under 3 months.

"We are very excited to see bloggers supporting this initiative so enthusiastically," said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. "It is evident that Stephanie Taylor Smith shares our passion for helping people. We are grateful that there are bloggers and influencers like her who can help spread our mission and build support for our cause."

The Soles4Souls flippin’ good deeds challenge called for bloggers to encourage their communities and their readers to donate lightly-worn shoes to Soles4Souls and blog about their progress. After hearing about the challenge in early September, Smith launched a full-scale shoe-collection campaign on her blog. She set up a shoe drive at her children’s elementary school and asked those without shoes to spare to spread the word about Soles4Souls by sharing a link on their facebook or blog. Smith blogged regularly about the process and even began saving her own money to fund a trip with Soles4Souls even if she did not win the grand prize. Together with bloggers across the country like Runners up, Western Carolina University’s CJ Club and TravelerForGood, thousands of pairs of shoes were collected through the Soles4Souls flippin’ good deeds Challenge. 

“Winning this challenge has just made my week.  I am so excited to have won and been able to help so many people in the process,” said Smith.

The flippin’ good deeds Challenge is a product of the unique partnership between the flipflop brand and Soles4Souls. Since teaming up with Soles4Souls earlier this year, flipflop has already donated over $100,000 from the proceeds of their wine sales and over a thousand pairs of shoes from their shoe drives.   

"We are so happy to be able to help Soles4Souls get one step closer to achieving their goal of providing shoes to the millions of people a year who go without," said David Georges, vintner, flipflop wines. "Through our partnership with Soles4Souls we are able to give back to the community that has helped us flourish.”

In the upcoming months Stephanie Taylor Smith will join Soles4Souls on an international trip to distribute shoes to those in need.

About Underdog Wine & Spirits Underdog Wine & Spirits, an unleashed unit of The Wine Group, is the champion of emerging brands for the new millennium: the "underdogs" of the sometimes stuffy wine and spirits world. We work with domestic and international producers to craft unique adult beverages that are a breed apart. The home of Cupcake, FishEye, flipflop, Big House and Octavin Home Wine Bar, our portfolio includes many of today's most dynamic growth brands. Visit www.UDWS.com for more information.

NEW PROJECT SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN NEED BY UNITING ART AND COMMUNITY THROUGH SHOES

Portland, OR – Heart & Sole, a new project uniting participants through shoes, will feature an interactive art series with proceeds going to benefit non-profit organization, Soles4Souls. Join Heart & Sole this holiday, in celebrating the beauty of shoes and the relief they can provide to those in need. Featuring new series, “Shoe Portraits.” by Sam Roloff and exclusive sale from Solestruck, the project will help raise funds to distribute shoes to impoverished children and families around the world.

Heart & Sole: held at Jillian Rabe in The Space (1030 NW 12th Ave; TH 1); Friday December 16, 2011. 6:30-9:30pm. Suggested $10 donation at the door.
 
The Cause: From now until December 16th, proceeds will go to help Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization dedicated to procuring shoes and distributing them to children and families in need around the world. “Changing the world, one pair at a time.”

The Art: Artist, Sam Roloff will create his newest series, “Shoe Portraits,” as he paints up to 25 submitted images between now and December 16th. Proceeds from purchased or commissioned works will go toward providing shoes for families in need. *See below for submission information.
 
The Community: Shoe shopping this holiday season with Solestruck's flagship Portland location- with each purchase made, when you say, "Heart and Sole," customers will be given a 10% discount with proceeds donated for a child in need.
 
The Event: Guests are invited to join, Dec. 16, 2011 to view the complete series, “Shoe Portraits,” play in a photo booth just for shoes, listen to live music, enjoy hors d' oeuvres <http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/hors.html>  and spirits, and donate to support toward the efforts of Soles4Souls. An event for men and women, guests are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite/most fashionable shoes. Raffle and prizes to be announced including Best Shoes of the evening.
 
December 16, 2011; 6:30-9:30pm; Jillian Rabe in The Space (1030 NW 12th Ave, TH1)
$10 suggested donation. RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/299028146787139/

For more information: www.jillianrabe.com <http://www.jillianrabe.com/>
Contact: Jillian Rabe, jillian@jillianrabe.com

*Submission guidelines for participating in Sam Roloff’s new series, “Shoe Portraits:”
Heart and Sole encourages participants everywhere, to send in photos of their most loved and/or fashionable shoes. Submissions are welcome from now until December 16th. Up to 25 submissions will be selected for paintings. Gallery of all submissions can be viewed here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.255007781219675.63685.155686597818461&type=1 <http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.255007781219675.63685.155686597818461&type=1>

Men and women’s shoes welcome. Photo style and content is up to participant.
Complete series will premier at the Heart and Sole event, December 16, 2011 from 6:30pm-9:30pm at Jillian Rabe in The Space.
 
About: Heart and Sole was created after artist, Sam Roloff sold a painting of women’s shoes last August at Jillian Rabe’s galley/shop, commonly referred to as, “The Space.” Rabe and Roloff began talking more about the love that both men and women have for shoes and their beauty, design, and structure. Soon after, the conversation evolved into the project and event it is today. Heart and Sole is a new project aimed to bring people together through the love and appreciation for relationships built with shoes, while raising funds for beneficiary, Soles4Souls in procuring shoes for those in need. Bringing community together through art, fashion, and giving back, Heart and Sole aims to connect and aid individuals through the common ground of shoes.

Sevenly, the organic non-profit funding movement, Re-Partners with Soles4Souls®, The ShOE CHARITY For one day Holiday special

The charity will rerelease the Soles4Souls’ t-shirt from for 24 hours beginning December 4^th

Once again Sevenly and Soles4Souls, the shoe charity, are partnering for a special one-day sale that will feature the Soles4Souls’ t-shirt design that has already put shoes on the feet of more than 4,000 children.  Beginning December 4th,  2011, Sevenly.com shoppers who missed it the first time around will have the opportunity to support Soles4Souls mission of changing the world one pair at a time by purchasing the t-shirt. 

Sevenly will donate $7 from each shirt sale to the charity, which will support the distribution of seven pairs of shoes for the charity. 

“The first campaign with Sevenly was a huge success and we are pleased they are re-featuring us for one day so individuals can purchase the Soles4Souls t-shirt for friends and family this holiday,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “The Soles4Souls t-shirt design will support the distribution of shoes to people who cannot afford them.”

"With all of our campaigns offering limited edition tee's, we receive hundreds of requests for past designs to be resold. Soles4Souls was on the forefront in our minds when the idea of the Sevenly 7 Days of Christmas came to action, and we know their supporters will be excited to have the opportunity to help the thousands of children in need of shoes through our giving opportunities," said Sevenly Campaign Director, Brett Skinner.

For more information about the Sevenly design or to order a Soles4Souls t-shirt visit www.sevenly.com.

NASHVILLE’S ‘THE CLAY LADY’s artist co-op’ TO HOST HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE BENEFIT FOR SOLES4SOULS

 The Open House on December 10^th, 2011 sets a goal to support 3,000 children without shoes

On Saturday, December 10^th, join hundreds of others at The Clay Lady in Nashville for a holiday event that is sure to satisfy the artist and the philanthropist inside of everyone.  From 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM, The Clay Lady’s Artist Co-Op and Galleries is hosting an open house with several breath-taking pieces on display in support of Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity. 

The event will include a silent auction, where shoppers will have the opportunity to bid on their favorite pottery and art pieces to take home or give as gifts for the holidays.  Proceeds from the open house will go to support 3,000 children who cannot afford a pair of shoes this year.

“We are excited about the holiday event at The Clay Lady, where individuals will have an opportunity to mix art with giving,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Through their donations, we are improving the life of someone less fortunate with the gift of shoes this Christmas.”

For more information about the The Clay Lady’s Artist Co-Op and Galleries or for Media RSVPs, please contact Elizabeth Kirk at 615-391-5723 or elizabethk@giveshoes.org.

For more information about Soles4Souls and how to get involved, visit www.giveshoes.org. 

Event Address: 1416 Lebanon Pike Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 242-0346

The holidays are swiftly approaching and that means that the season of gift giving and sharing is finally here!  Instead of just surprising your friends with cute friendship bracelets, picture frames with memories, and trinkets that remind you all of inside jokes, go a step further and surprise those in need.  ROXY is teaming up with  Clothes4Souls to hold a Winter Clothing Drive at their retail stores in NYC.  Between December 1-23, 2011, donate your gently used clothing to Clothes4Souls drop boxes in their New York stores and receive 40% off your ROXY denim purchase.  Yes, that’s almost half!  You won’t just look good wearing your new jeans, you’ll feel good, too, knowing that you helped out others.

Live in the New York area and want to get involved?  Here are the participating locations:

Roxy Soho
519 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

On Friday, December 2nd from 3-5pm, Roxy is hosting a special launch party at their Times Square store with a DIY table to decorate their denim! Meet Roxy snowboarder and Olympic Gold Medalist, Torah Bright at this special event.

Roxy Times Square
3 Times Square
New York, NY 10036

Roxy Fifth Ave
587 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10017

Won’t be in NY during this time?  No worries!  Clothes4Souls is a national organization. Check out other ways you can get involved by cruising our website.

The holidays are swiftly approaching and that means that the season of gift giving and sharing is finally here!  Instead of just surprising your friends with cute friendship bracelets, picture frames with memories, and trinkets that remind you all of inside jokes, go a step further and surprise those in need.  ROXY is teaming up with  Clothes4Souls to hold a Winter Clothing Drive at their retail stores in NYC.  Between December 1-23, 2011, donate your gently used clothing to Clothes4Souls drop boxes in their New York stores and receive 40% off your ROXY denim purchase.  Yes, that’s almost half!  You won’t just look good wearing your new jeans, you’ll feel good, too, knowing that you helped out others.

Live in the New York area and want to get involved?  Here are the participating locations:

Roxy Soho
519 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

On Friday, December 2nd from 3-5pm, Roxy is hosting a special launch party at their Times Square store with a DIY table to decorate their denim! Meet Roxy snowboarder and Olympic Gold Medalist, Torah Bright at this special event.

Roxy Times Square
3 Times Square
New York, NY 10036

Roxy Fifth Ave
587 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10017

Won’t be in NY during this time?  No worries!  Clothes4Souls is a national organization. Check out other ways you can get involved by cruising our website.

SHOEMINT, the fashion shoe source in collaboration with shoe legend, Steve Madden is making a special pre-launch offer to the Soles4Souls community!

So stop by their site and refer some friends to get discounts on your first pair of shoes!

Win a Year supply of SHOEMINT! For each referral, you are entered into a daiy drawing!

So act now and let the referral discounts start adding up!

Visit SHOEMINT.com to get started!

The North Face has teamed up with Clothes4Souls to help those in need stay warm this winter. Since our partnership began, The North Face has given over 40,000 coats to help protect people from the cold.

Donate your gently used coats and clothing in our donation bin or give money at The North Face retail stores November 28th through December 24th.

Help us make this holiday season warmer for everyone.

Find a donation location, click here.

Visit The North Face site, click here.

The North Face has teamed up with Clothes4Souls to help those in need stay warm this winter. Since our partnership began, The North Face has given over 40,000 coats to help protect people from the cold.

Donate your gently used coats and clothing in our donation bin or give money at The North Face retail stores November 28th through December 24th.

Help us make this holiday season warmer for everyone.

Find a donation location, click here.

Visit The North Face website, click here.

LIPO IN A BOX® LAUNCHES BUY ONE, GIVE ONE CAMPAIGN WITH GO2BRAS® AND CLOTHES4SOULS® FOR EVERY BRA PURCHASED

Go2 Bras® by LIPO IN A BOX® will donate $2 to the charity for every bra sold for a limited time

Clothes4Souls, the charity that offers hope with clothing, announced today that Go2 Bras by Connie Elder International will donate two dollars for every bra purchased on their site www.go2bras.com.  The intimate apparel company will provide clothing to an adult or child in need in developing nations like Haiti with their Buy One, Give One campaign.

The Go2 Bras collection was created by Connie Elder International’s Lipo In a Box® brand of intimates for women who want to improve their confidence and appearance. Connie Elder has combined her 20 years experience in the medical and skin care industries to develop high-quality, science-inspired lifestyle product lines for real women. The company offers bras focused on fit, fashion and function, slimming shapewear, and ageless skin care.

“We are thrilled to partner with Clothes4Souls and help provide hope and clothing to those in need.  We hope you will join us in this effort by purchasing a gift or something for yourself from our Go2 Bra collection and help someone else at the same time.”

Clothes4Souls has distributed more than 1 million pieces of clothing since the charity’s inception after the Haitian earthquake in 2010.  The charity has continued to respond to natural disasters with clothing to victims who have lost all of their belongings. 

"Lipo in a Box and Go2 Bras are helping us continue our mission to help the hurting with new clothing,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Clothes4Souls. “We are grateful that they have chosen to give back with their apparel line to individuals in need.”

For more information on how to get involved and donate, visit www.Clothes4Souls.org.

About Connie Elder International

Connie Elder combined her 20 years of experience in the medical and skin care industries to develop high-quality, science-inspired lifestyle product lines for real women who want to improve their confidence and appearance. With bras that focus on fit, fashion and function, slimming and comfortable shapewear, and anti-aging skin care, Connie Elder International has established itself as the source for beautiful, impeccably designed and effective “unseen essentials of style.”

LIPO IN A BOX® LAUNCHES BUY ONE, GIVE ONE CAMPAIGN WITH GO2BRAS® AND CLOTHES4SOULS® FOR EVERY BRA PURCHASED

Go2 Bras® by LIPO IN A BOX® will donate $2 to the charity for every bra sold for a limited time

Clothes4Souls announced today that Go2Bras by Connie Elder International will donate two dollars for every bra purchased on their site www.go2bras.com.  The intimate apparel company will provide clothing to an adult or child in need in developing nations like Haiti with their Buy One, Give One campaign.

The Go2 Bras collection was created by Connie Elder International’s Lipo In a Box® brand of intimates for women who want to improve their confidence and appearance. Connie Elder has combined her 20 years experience in the medical and skin care industries to develop high-quality, science-inspired lifestyle product lines for real women. The company offers bras focused on fit, fashion and function, slimming shapewear, and ageless skin care.

“We are thrilled to partner with Clothes4Souls and help provide hope and clothing to those in need.  We hope you will join us in this effort by purchasing a gift or something for yourself from our Go2 Bra collection and help someone else at the same time.”

Clothes4Souls has distributed more than 1 million pieces of clothing since the charity’s inception after the Haitian earthquake in 2010.  The charity has continued to respond to natural disasters with clothing to victims who have lost all of their belongings. 

"Lipo in a Box and Go2 Bras are helping us continue our mission to help the hurting with new clothing,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Clothes4Souls. “We are grateful that they have chosen to give back with their apparel line to individuals in need.”

For more information on how to get involved and donate, visit www.Clothes4Souls.org.

About Connie Elder International

Connie Elder combined her 20 years of experience in the medical and skin care industries to develop high-quality, science-inspired lifestyle product lines for real women who want to improve their confidence and appearance. With bras that focus on fit, fashion and function, slimming and comfortable shapewear, and anti-aging skin care, Connie Elder International has established itself as the source for beautiful, impeccably designed and effective “unseen essentials of style.”

Cleavitz ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CLOTHES4SOULS TO HELP WOMEN IN NEED

Cleavitz® fashion accessory company donates 1500 tops to support Clothes4Souls' efforts around the globe to effect change by encouraging people to donate rather than discard their used clothing

Nashville, TN – November 14, 2011– Clothes4Souls, the charity that is committed to bringing hope and dignity to the hurting through the gift of clothing, and Cleavitz^® announced they have partnered to give a helping hand to women in need.  The fashion accessory company donated hundreds of women’s coverage tops to the clothing charity to assist with their domestic and international mission. 

Julie Crotty, Founder and CEO of Cleavitz^®, is also the company's chief designer and has a strong sense of social responsibility for her company and the fashion industry as a whole. "I was appalled when I heard the staggering statistic that 85 percent of all clothing purchased in the United States ends up in a landfill," said Crotty. "I don't want any of my garments and my clothing ending up there, and I certainly don’t want them to go to waste. That's why I decided to work with Clothes4Souls."

"We are thankful to our friends at Cleavitz^® for recognizing the global need for clothing, and the importance of providing quality clothing to women in need,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls.  “Their socially responsible mindset will help us affect lives for the better.”

About Cleavitz^®

Cleavitz^® is a half-top fashion accessory that helps women and teens "dress without stress" by solving the cleavage coverage problem that all women face. As the only “real” option to Manage Your Cleavage in Comfort™, Cleavitz^® patent pending design adjusts up or down and stays in place without any elastic bands, snaps, hooks or tape. Made in the USA, Cleavitz^® increases every woman’s ability to wear all of the low cut styles from casual to very dressy, depending on her own personal taste and choice of a variety of styles and colors. Through the Cleavitz^® Cares program, Cleavitz^® donates 2% of all revenue to fund breast cancer research and partners with like-minded organizations like Clothes 4 Souls. For more information visit www.cleavitz.com or call Julie Crotty, Founder and CEO at 877-387-9897 or jcrotty@cleavitz.com.

Sneakers & Speakers Teams Up with Soles4Souls for the Ultimate Sneaker Drive

Not only will Sneakers & Speakers provide elaborate sneaker and art exhibits along with music entertainment but with the help of shoe charity, Soles4Souls, provide shoes for people in need.

“We wanted to do more for round two of Sneakers & Speakers and giving back especially with such a great foundation as Soles4Souls was the perfect collaboration,” says founder Ivan Andrews.

As audience members, sneaker connoisseurs, performers and artists enjoy the second installment of the first major sneaker conference in middle Tennessee area they can also look to help others and still have fun. Soles4Souls will supply on site containers for anyone who wants to lend a helping hand to those in need as well as more detailed information to give back at a later date.

WHERE: 12th & Porter, 114 12th Avenue North, Nashville, TN  37203

WHEN: Saturday, November 26 - 2:00-7:00pm

Donate your shoes,  Win prizes, check out hot music.

LIGHTS…MUSIC…ACTION!

MEGA LIGHT SHOW SYNCHRONIZED TO MUSIC

RETURNS TO NASHVILLE JELLYSTONE PARK

 Download and use the coupon to get free photos and $3 will be donated to Soles4Souls

Nashville, TN – Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland presented by the Big 98 Country and FOX 17 News, a must-see Christmas light and music extravaganza, returns to Nashville Jellystone Park this holiday season.  Starting at dusk on November 11th through January 8th, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp/Resort will convert into a Christmas lights dreamland.  Guests have the option to drive their vehicles or ride inside a horse drawn carriage through a maze filled with hundreds of thousands of LED lights performing in perfect synchronization with the Christmas tunes playing over their car’s radio.  "This is two miles of pure Christmas Bliss," says Mandi, a visitor from Kentucky.

Shadrack hosted its first synchronized light show in 2007, and because of the tremendous response, has taken the show on the road.  This unique show is only one of four in the world.  This spectacle takes light shows to a whole new level, integrating cutting-edge technology, lights, music and movement with all custom built animated elements featuring 100% environmentally friendly LED lights.  Some of the music is arranged and recorded by the talented Shadrack crew, and this year there is even more music to enjoy.

"With 4 shows in 3 states, the Shadrack Christmas Wonderland shows have gotten national media attention, and won a series of awards for their inventiveness and elaborate choreography,” Forbes Magazine.

The festivities don’t stop at the end of the drive-through route.  Guests of the light show can stay and visit the new 13,000 square foot Santa’s Village where they can meet and have a photo with Santa Claus while enjoying festive refreshments like hot cocoa, funnel cakes and roasted marshmallows, complete with s’mores.  The village also has a ferris wheel, spider jump, Santa Train and inflatables for kids.

The cost to experience Big 98 Country Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland is $25 per carload, $40 for a mini-bus or activity van, $50 for a limousine, and school and tour busses are $5 per person.  Horse drawn carriage rides are available for up to 4 people for $50.  Christmas Wonderland proudly supports The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House, Soles4Souls, Toys for Tots, and other local charities in Nashville.

Complete details and a preview are online at http://www.ShadrackChristmas.com/.

Look Good, Do Good with INDi and Clothes4Souls

In October 2011, INDi formed an alliance with Clothes4Souls in order to give the gift of clothing to thousands of people in need. Through this partnership, INDi has committed to clothe a minimum of 10 people every day as a fundamental business practice.  Now, you can help us give even more. When you choose to have the Clothes4Souls halo logo embroidered on your INDi jeans, we’ll clothe an additional 10 people. 
 
Now, you can get custom jeans made exactly to your measurements and style preferences while supporting a great cause.  Instead of showing off a brand logo, showcase your support for this amazing organization with the addition of a subtle and elegantly designed Clothes4Souls emblem.   

How It Works

Visit the INDi website to design your new jeans.  At the end of the design process, you will be asked whether you would like to add the Clothes4Souls custom emblem to the back pocket of your jeans. When you do so, another 10 people in need receive clothing! And until November 30th, you can get $25 off your new jeans by using the coupon code at checkout INDi4Souls (case sensitive).

Look good, feel good. It’s a win-win!
  
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NATE LOPEZ and COLTON RUGOTSKA Partner with Soles4Souls®, The ShOE CHARITY

BEATS FOR FEET ON 11/25/11 IN Albuquerque, NM  

Soles4Souls is proud to announce a partnership with Nate Lopez and Colton Rugotska for the Beats for Feet which is planned in Albuquerque, New Mexico on 11/25/11.  Soles4Souls has distributed more than 10 million pairs of shoes around the world.  With every dollar raised from the Beats for Feet, Soles4Souls will distribute a pair of shoes to someone in need.  On 11/25/11, the Beats for Feet will be held at Orchid Chamber at 8:00pm. 

“Our friends Nate Lopez and Colton Rugotska truly understand the importance of giving back,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls. “Through their donations, we are improving the life of someone less fortunate with the gift of shoes.”

Beats for Feet will help raise funds to benefit the Soles4Souls and raise awareness among the teenage population in the Albuquerque area.

Nate Lopez and Colton Rugotska are required to do a “Senior-Service Learning” project where they are required to give back to the community and help a non-profit organization. The two have chosen to benefit Soles4Souls to help share the gift of shoes that are a luxury in some places of the world.

$5 cover benefits Soles4Souls

18+ (ID must be provided)
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