BATA SOLE

BATA SOLE aims to collect and distribute new and used athletic shoe wear to impoverished communities.

Despite the circumstances, though, a high-spirited basketball game was being played. The energy was electric, and I saw the love for the game stronger than ever. The next day, we decided to throw the kids a basketball tournament, and the winner would score my pair of black and gold Kobe 7s. We had a large turn out, and it was riveting to see the community come together. A kid scored an impossible 3-pointer to end the match, and he rode off victorious in a crowd of cheers and camaraderie. My mother and late-father worked hard to provide my brother and I a fortuitous upbringing, and I want to give back to the less fortunate. Bata Sole aims to collect and distribute new and used athletic shoe wear to impoverished communities to ensure and provide the basic conditions needed for wellness and exercise.

04/09/2026

Bata Sole Fam, thank you for an amazing Quarter 1! We couldn’t have kicked off 2026 as strong as we had, without you all. 🤝

Through our fundraising efforts these past few months, our community has been able to raise $891.36, or ₱53,186.94, to support our partners in the Philippines: The Rotary Club of Cebu Porte. The team in Cebu has done impactful work in repairing a roof at a local school in Cebu, as well as hosting their Rotaplast medical mission for the kids of the Philippines.

It was so fun getting the team together for some team bonding, and even better, getting time to meet all of you throughout the community this quarter. Whether we danced together at our Charity Dance Class series, chatted at a tabling event, or had the time of our lives at Seafood City, we’ll remember each moment and cannot wait to create more memories with you the rest of this year! 👟💫

03/05/2026

‼️SURPRISE BATA SOLE FAM ‼️🎉

We will be at @/seafoodcitysupermarket Chicago’s Late Night Madness event THIS WEEKEND! 🪩🕺🏽🎧

While we’ve been working to expand our reach to a variety of communities, we can never forget our roots, and our founder’s first intentions of helping communities in the Philippines.

We are so excited to show up and show out for our friends and family, and hope to meet so many of you there! Come by and say hi, donate some shoes, and have some fun with us throughout this Late Night Madness 🌃🎶💫

02/04/2026

🏈💰 Bata Sole Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser 💰🏈

Get in on the action for a great cause! Squares are $20 each and we’re paying out $1,000 in cash prizes! $250 will be paid to lucky winners at the end of quarters 1-3, and at the end of the game.

With this, $1,000 will be raised for Bata Sole, helping fund our programs in 2026 🙌

No football knowledge needed — playing Super Bowl Squares is as easy as bingo 🎯 Just pick a square and you’re in!

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who participates and supports Bata Sole’s mission. Your support truly makes a difference ❤️

Link in bio to access the online square sheet. Payment details inside. Please DM us with any questions. Good luck!!

01/25/2026

Bata Sole family, we’re less than 1 week away from out Charity Dance Class Series! 🪩💃

Last week, we took a look at our Friday evening choreographers. Now, we can’t wait to introduce .joycee ! 🪽

This weekend of dance classes was created to push collaboration between Bata Sole and the Chicago dance communities, while also supporting our efforts to provide aid to our Filipino communities affected by Typhon Tino.
Together, sole to soul, we can dance together to brighter futures and tighter communities for all!

⚠️A LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE AND IN OUR BIO!! → https://forms.gle/7gdc2Smd9CecLp7r8

01/20/2026

Bata Sole family, we cannot wait to see you all show out next weekend for our Charity Dance Class Series! 🪩🩶

As we get excited, here’s a peek at our choreographers for our Friday classes — and .
Keep a lookout next week for our preview of .joycee!

This weekend of dance classes was created to push collaboration between Bata Sole and the Chicago dance communities, while also supporting our efforts to provide aid to our Filipino communities affected by Typhon Tino.
Together, sole to soul, we can dance together to brighter futures and tighter communities for all! 🕺🏽

⚠️ LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE AND IN OUR BIO!! → https://forms.gle/7gdc2Smd9CecLp7r8

01/08/2026

Happy New Year Bata Sole family! ♥️💃🏽
To kick off our efforts for 2026, we cannot wait to share our upcoming Charity Dance Class series 🪩

This weekend of dance classes was created to push collaboration between Bata Sole and the Chicago dance communities, while also supporting our efforts to provide aid to our Filipino communities affected by Typhon Tino.

Together, sole to soul, we can dance together to brighter futures and tighter communities for all! 🕺🏽

⚠️ LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE AND IN OUR BIO!! ➡️ https://forms.gle/7gdc2Smd9CecLp7r8

12/28/2025

Happy holidays from your friends and family here at Bata Sole! 🌟♥️❄️

This holiday season, we know we will always work better, together; as a community. Whether you need some food and warmth for yourself or want to help your neighbors, we’ve compiled a list of food pantries, shelters, and more that directly support our hometown Chicago communities.

Hand in hand, sole to soul, we hope you stay safe, warm, and fed this holiday season and into the New Year! 🤝

12/11/2025

Typhino Tino has brought hardship to many, but together, we can start to rebuild. 🧱

Bata Sole is joining forces with the Rotary Club of Cebu Port Centre to support families and bring relief where we’re needed most. We believe real change and hope happens when we show up for one another, especially in times of need for our communities. We want to help children and families take their next steps, offering comfort and a sense of dignity as they recover.

This is our commitment; whether in Chicago, the Philippines, or around the world, we lift each other up, we keep showing up, and with every act of service, we create positive change that lasts.

Join us. Your support can restore comfort, hope, and opportunity in the lives of those affected by Typhino Tino. ♥️

12/02/2025

The wait is over — Giving Tuesday is here!! 🤲🏽

Your gift to Bata Sole will help power our non profit’s initiatives to empower our communities through movement, ongoing service, and connection to ensure lasting change in Chicagoland and the Philippines.

It only takes one sole with heart to spark real change. Join us in moving communities forward — lace up, get active, and make a difference with us this Giving Tuesday 🎁♥️

You can support Bata Sole through our fundraiser here on Instagram/Paypal, or our Venmo both linked in our bio and our stories. Every gift counts!🪽

With gratitude,
The Bata Sole Team

10/24/2025

Thanks so much to everyone who showed up, donated, and supported our Sole2Soul event where we hosted a shoe and diaper drive for Filipino communities in celebration of 🇵🇭 Filipino American History Month! Your generosity helps make a real difference ♥️

We especially want to extend our appreciation to our event volunteers, DJs , , and .coffee for sharing a portion of all ube latte drinks sold at the event to Bata Sole's mission and for allowing us to host the event in their space.

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10/08/2024

🏀 Camp Sole is Back This Fall! 🌟

Join us for our skill and fundamental basketball camp, open to all kids in kindergarten through 6th grade!

🗓️ Dates: Fridays, October 18th - November 22nd
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Jack A. Claes Pavilion, Elk Grove Park District
💰 Cost: $175 for all 6 weeks or $35 per single session
🎟️ Limited to 45 participants!

Half of the fee is due at registration and the other half on the first day of camp. Payment can be made via:

Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:
This is a great opportunity for your child to learn the fundamentals of basketball while supporting Bata Sole's mission trip to the Philippines, where we’ll be delivering thousands of kicks to kids in need!

Don’t miss out on the fun—register today! 🏀🌍✨

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWoXGc7Lu47YKpYRUMQkBArHcR94BNwJ8YhJPG_wn-S3cAOA/viewform

08/04/2024

Back in stock. Rep the movement and help us ship some sneakers to the Philippines 🇵🇭.

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The idea for BATA SOLE was inspired after my brother and I visited our family’s birthplace in the Philippines in 2012. While we explored my mother’s village, Casilagan, in the Pangasinan province, we were immediately in shock and awe, and heartbroken to see the poor living conditions for the children. We came across a worn-down basketball court and noticed the kids did not even have shoes to play. Despite the circumstances, though, a high-spirited basketball game was being played. The energy was electric, and I saw the love for the game stronger than ever. The next day, we decided to throw the kids a basketball tournament, and the winner would score my pair of black and gold Kobe 7s. We had a large turn out, and it was riveting to see the community come together. A kid scored an impossible 3-pointer to end the match, and he rode off victorious in a crowd of cheers and camaraderie. My mother and late-father worked hard to provide my brother and I a fortuitous upbringing, and I want to give back to the less fortunate. Bata Sole aims to collect and distribute new and used athletic shoe wear to impoverished communities to ensure and provide the basic conditions needed for wellness and exercise. We are asking that you please follow and support our mission to deliver 1000 pairs of shoes to the Pangasinan Province during the village’s annual barrio celebration happening in May 2018. We are accepting athletic shoe donations in men, women and kids sizes.