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FROM THE SOUL OF YOUR HEART TO THE SOLES OF THEIR FEET

It’s From The Sole – A non-profit organization that collects & provides footwear to less fortunate communities in New York City and around the world.

WHO WE ARE

welcome

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on providing footwear to the less fortunate domestically & internationally. We work with local & international communities, organizations, schools & businesses to collect and provide footwear.

To donate shoes click here

To donate monetarily click here

To volunteer to distribute footwear click here

about-us

ABOUT US

A story from our founder, Andre McDonnell, and what compelled him to create a charitable movement:

“In June 2012, after playing basketball with friends, I spotted a less fortunate man walking around barefoot. A sense of urgency came over me to take action. I was compelled to take off my sneakers and offered them to this gentleman. Nothing compared to the gratitude he expressed for this small act of kindness. This interaction made me realize that there are many people similar to this man, without so much as a decent pair of shoes. I knew in my heart there had to be something more I could do, to make their walk through life a little easier. From that one moment, the idea of It’s From The Sole began”.

the-process

THE PROCESS

WHAT WE COLLECT

We accept shoes and sneakers that are new and unused.

HOW WE COLLECT

We work with everyone from local residents and businesses to universities and schools to collect sneakers and shoes.

HOW WE DISTRIBUTE

We distribute new sneakers to those in need on both a case-by-case and scheduled basis. Join us!

“Once ready for distribution, I would fill a rolling duffel bag, hop on the train and hand deliver sneakers to the less fortunate in three locations of Manhattan – Port Authority Bus Terminal, Bryant Park, and Union Square – known as the ‘Love Triangle’.”

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Andre McDonnell

Founder

Andre was born in St. Michaels, Barbados and moved to Brooklyn, New York at the age of five. His mantra, driving the organization, is “From the soul of your heart, to the sole of their feet”.

““For the first two and a half years I handled the collection, cleaning, and distribution alone and at my own expense. To aid in some of my efforts, I now recruit high school and college students, teaching them how to give back while performing community service for a cool organization. We also work with major fashions brands, local businesses, international/local non profits, the NBA and celebrities, who are interested in giving back to their communities”.

accomplishments

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

To date, It’s From The Sole has…

Distributed over 40,000 pairs of sneakers to the less fortunate to 19 countries and 51 cities in the USA.
Hosted bi-weekly sneaker distribution events in major cities.

Recent awards & recognitions include…