Our Approach

Our approach to collecting shoes is driven by a commitment to maximizing the positive impact of every pair. We employ two key strategies: shoe drives for lightly used shoes and the purchase of new shoes through donated funds.

Shoe-Drives for Lightly Used Shoes

Our community-driven shoe drives serve as the heartbeat of our mission. We engage with individuals, schools, and organizations, encouraging them to donate gently worn shoes. Once collected, our team inspects, cleans, and, when necessary, refurbishes these shoes to ensure they are in appropriate condition to be used again.

Purchases of New Shoes from Donations

In addition to shoe drives, we allocate our donated funds toward purchasing brand-new shoes. These funds, generously contributed by our supporters, enable us to select new shoes that align with the specific needs and preferences of the children we aim to assist.

100% of all proceeds collected go into purchasing brand-new shoes.

Our aim is to empower these young lives, one step at a time, by ensuring that they have access to comfortable and functional footwear, fostering confidence, dignity, and opportunity for a brighter future.

Contact us

info@nextstepshoes.org

Location

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