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09/03/2026

It is a myth that special-needs children have everything they need provided whenever they need it.

Wait times for appointments and appliances can be months long. Wait times to obtain new AFOs (braces) when they have outgrown their current ones can be too.

We love it when we can provide the shoes and socks they need on-the-spot.

This young boy communicated via his board. He told us he only wanted green, red, and black shoes.

Finding the right shoe to fit over an AFO is always a challenge. Finding the right colors an even greater challenge.

But it worked! He was absolutely delighted. As soon as the shoes were on his feet, he wanted to get out of his wheelchair and walk.

Shoes bring joy to kids who need them.

Stay with us, please. This is a health care need.

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09/02/2026

Our delivery tomorrow to Summit in Middletown is canceled! We just got word that their A/C went out.

We will reschedule, so stay tuned!

09/01/2026

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"

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08/31/2026

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.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-65246252-disaster

08/28/2026

A great day in Tecumseh yesterday!

08/26/2026

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, please.

08/25/2026

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, please.

08/19/2026

🚨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 Fieldhouse
1100 Spartan Dr.
Connersville, IN 47331

🕘 Volunteers arrive at 9:00 AM
👟 Event runs from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Sometimes 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.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C49A4AB23A64-65246252-disaster

We would love to see our community come together in a big way for Connersville. Let’s show up, serve, and help meet the need.

08/18/2026

Preparing for our disaster relief trip to Indiana is progressing well! At the same time, we are meeting emergency needs closer to home for shoes/socks so children can start school.

S4TS meets one of the most basic needs of children living in hard times. But there are a handful of other needs that must be met too so they can flourish as they should.

We are talking about the basics: food, clothing (shoes/socks), shelter, safety. Unless those are met, nothing else matters.

Over the years, we have developed strong partnerships with our colleagues in both health care and education. We rely on these relationships to direct as many resources as we can to the children we serve. They need all the help they can get.

We will soon see these partnerships come together to serve our neighbors in Indiana.

We will see these partnerships come together throughout the year to help bring relief to children across the 21 counties we serve.

Stay with us, please. Seeing what we see is good for your heart.

08/16/2026

We are making quick progress on our relief trip to Connersville, Indiana. Take a look at these pictures from last night, and you will understand our desire to help.

We are working with the Superintendent of Fayette County schools, one of the highest-need communities in Indiana.

The damage is devastating; the needs are tremendous.

By Tuesday, we should have a better idea of what we can bring along, other than shoes and socks, and our date.

Please stay tuned. Our community has never let us down in times of disaster. We are confident and excited about helping.

You all are the best. Stay tuned.

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Cincinnati, OH
45202-1917

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http://shoes4theshoeless.org/

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