How We Serve

Southern Ohio Soles is a youth-driven nonprofit delivering new shoes to students in need across Jackson, Vinton, and Pike Counties in Appalachian Ohio, one delivery at a time, with dignity at the center of everything we do.

The Process

Five Steps, One Mission

01
School Staff Identify Need

When a point of contact at a school notices a student in need of shoes, they fill out a request form provided by our team. The form allows staff to specify the student’s size, style preference, and any other relevant details, and shoes are fully customizable to the student’s needs. Once submitted, the request goes directly to the SOS team and we get to work.

02
SOS Team Purchases Shoes

Our team reviews the submitted request and purchases the shoes. We take care of sourcing and ordering every pair ourselves, ensuring each student receives exactly what was requested. Every order is handled directly by SOS from start to finish.

03
Shoes Are Assigned and Shipped

Once purchased, the shoes are ordered and shipped directly to the assigned student representative at their school. Our team coordinates the logistics to make sure the right shoes get to the right place as efficiently as possible.

04
Shoes are Delivered

When the shoes arrive, the student representative at the school takes responsibility for delivery. The rep brings the shoes directly to the school and coordinates with staff to make sure everything is in order.

05
Delivery & Confirmation

The student representative delivers the shoes either directly to the student or to the point of contact at the school, who then distributes them directly to the student. Every delivery is handled with care and respect for the student receiving them.

Our Reach

Where We Serve

Southern Ohio Soles currently operates across three counties in Appalachian Ohio. Hover over a highlighted county to see the schools we serve there.

Stories & Updates

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Get Involved

Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you want to give, serve, or partner with us, there is a place for you in the Southern Ohio Soles community. Every contribution, large or small, puts new shoes on a child’s feet.