Michigan nonprofit · Serving since 2014

Every step
deserves dignity

Making a SOLEful Footprint in the Lives of Others!

Help provide footwear, comfort, and confidence to children, veterans, and neighbors across Michigan.

Help someone take their next step →Explore our programs

One pair at a time

A person tying the laces of a gray athletic shoe at a footwear distribution.

Small acts.
Lasting footprints.

21,433Pairs of footwear distributed in 2025

Over 15,000Pairs of socks distributed in 2025

12 yearsOf community service since 2014

4,000+Children reached through Boots on the Playground

650 pairsAt our August 2026 back-to-school giveaway

Different needs. One mission.

A better step forward

All our programs →

01 / Serving those who served

Soles4Vets

Footwear and socks for veterans, offered with gratitude and respect. Since 2016, Soles4Vets has brought comfort to veterans in communities across Michigan.

02 / A confident start to school

Kickz 4 Kidz

Our back-to-school shoe giveaway helps K–12 students start the school year with footwear they can feel good about.

03 / Warm feet. More winter fun.

Boots on the Playground

Winter boots help children take part in school and playground activities with comfort and confidence. The program has reached more than 4,000 children.

Boots on the Playground · 2026

NOV 13FRIDAY · 9 AM–6 PM

Townsquare Media Radiothon

Help keep little
feet warm

Join our all-day Radiothon in support of winter boots for Gier Park Elementary students in Lansing. Give, volunteer, or help spread the word.

Radiothon details →

Our story

From an attic.
For a community.

Footprints of Michigan began in 2014 in our founder’s parents’ attic. Today, that same belief in caring for our neighbors guides programs across the state.

A pair of shoes is practical help. It is also a reminder: you are seen, you matter, and your next step matters.

Meet the mission →

Our community in action