Welcome
Sole Purpose Foundation
Empowering youth to reach their full potential by providing free, quality footwear for those wearing size 13 or larger.
How It Works
We work with a number of great partners to secure shoes for distribution.
Qualifying families complete the Shoe Distribution Request Form.
A Sole Purpose Team Member reviews the requests and ensures efficient distribution.
Our Community Partners
NW Goldberg Cares
NW Goldberg Cares
NW Goldberg Cares exists to improve the quality of life for residents in Detroit’s NW Goldberg neighborhood by creating access to opportunity, revitalizing public spaces, and fostering a connected, empowered community. Thier work is rooted in equity, legacy, and love for the neighborhood they call home.
Arena Academics
NW Goldberg Cares
Arena Academics is a strategic academic consulting firm helping student-athletes protect eligibility, maximize NIL and revenue-sharing opportunities, and navigate the academic demands of collegiate athletics. They partner with families, agencies, athletic departments, and community organizations to ensure opportunity is sustained through informed decision-making, institutional expertise, and proactive academic strategy.
Horatio Williams Foundation
Horatio Williams Foundation
https://horatiowilliamsfoundation.org
The Horatio Williams Foundation is dedicated to addressing and meeting the needs of under-served inner city youth by developing their leadership skills in the concentrated areas of sports, education, and community service. They emphasize the importance of leadership through education and teamwork by providing programs that instill discipline, confidence, and high self-esteem.