Give a pair of shoes, change a child’s life
Your support goes beyond shoes: It provides safety, education, and love for vulnerable children in your community and around the world.
One pair of shoes can lead to endless possibilities
Without shoes, children around the world risk physical disease and face social and educational barriers.
Since 1999, Buckner International has distributed more than 5 million pairs of shoes in more than 80 countries—including communities right here in the United States.
When you donate a pair of shoes, you transform a child’s trajectory in life.
Host a shoe drive
Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to join you in making a difference.
How it works
Shoe drives can take place at any time of the year in any location.
Collect new shoes
Consider asking for a $1-5 donation with each pair of shoes to offset shipping costs.
But why shoes?
A pair of shoes sets children on the path of success by protecting against disease, lowering barriers to education, demonstrating God’s love, and connecting families to holistic Buckner ministries.
Health
Shoes protect against parasites and diseases like hookworm, jiggers, and tetanus, which can stunt a child’s physical development and cause lifelong mental health problems.
Education
Some children don’t attend school because their families can’t afford shoes. Studies show that school attendance increases a child’s chance of rising out of poverty, so providing shoes directly impacts a child’s future.
Hope
Shoes demonstrate God’s love to vulnerable and orphaned children, who often share everything and grow up without a single possession of their own.
Opportunity
For many families, shoes are an entry point for other critical services such as coaching and education at a local Buckner Family Hope Center.
Celebrate your birthday with purpose
Imagine the impact your birthday could have this year if you ask for a pair of children’s shoes instead of a typical gift. When you join the Buckner Shoes Birthday Club, your special day will make a difference in the lives of children in your community and around the world.
Frequently asked questions
Got questions about shoe drives, types of shoes needed, and more? Find answers here.
Ready to get started?
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