Soles4Souls Founder/CEO Wayne Elsey received a note from his flight attendant this morning, thanking him for the work he has done for others. The note was so encouraging that we wanted to share it with all of you! Read below to hear his story and see her handwritten thank you. (Continue reading…)
Our goal has always been to provide sustainable relief for people in need through footwear. Today, Soles4Souls founder, Wayne Elsey, shares insights into our microbusiness solutions and brings some exciting news about the future of our program: I get a lot of questions about our microbusiness program and how it impacts (Continue reading…)
When news of the Japan earthquake & tsunami first came out, we immediately we’re taken back to the day that the idea of Soles4Souls was first created. For those of you who haven’t heard the story, Wayne Elsey, Founder & CEO of Soles4Souls was watching coverage after the 2004 tsunami that wrecked (Continue reading…)
A note from our Founder & CEO, Wayne Elsey: This week has been an incredible week for Soles4Souls and our “11 in 11” strategy, which represents our commitment to distribute 11 million pairs of shoes in 2011. We are firing on all cylinders, and I enjoy seeing my team take (Continue reading…)
This is a special note from our Founder, Wayne. “I can’t control my destiny. I trust my soul. My only goal is just to be. There’s only now. There’s only here. Give in to love or live in fear. No other path. No other way. No day but today.” –RENT (Continue reading…)
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of Founder, Wayne Elsey’s, Almost Isn’t Good Enough. To celebrate the Holiday Season in a small way, Wayne is giving away a free download of the entire chapter. Reclaim Your Life I chose to leave my corporate career and make Soles4Souls my life’s work. (Continue reading…)
Soles4Souls Founder & CEO, Wayne Elsey, has another title to add to his signature - Author. His new book, Almost Isn’t Good Enough is releasing December 26th, the anniversary of Soles4Souls creation. The book shares Wayne’s story from a teenage boy on the verge of committing suicide to the founder of one of the (Continue reading…)
Anyone who knows me and is in any way familiar with Soles4Souls knows that we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven culture. But just because we have our eyes focused on “the prize” (making sure everyone on the planet has their own, personal pair of shoes) doesn’t mean that we can’t (Continue reading…)
Having spent so much time in Haiti over this past year, I’m more aware of the great contrast that exists between our everyday lives as Americans and the people of Haiti. Today, we’ll gather in homes. Today, they’ll huddle under tarps and pieces of tent material. Today, we’ll feed ourselves (Continue reading…)
I’m pleased and excited to welcome Tom Henderson to the Soles4Souls Executive Team! To further strengthen our management team, we have hired a seasoned professional to bring granular focus to the procurement process. Tom is evidence of our commitment to continue to push the limits of what we can achieve (Continue reading…)
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