Samaritan’s Feet works to bring a life-changing message of hope to impoverished and underprivileged children around the world through a variety of sports focused programs and equipping their feet with shoes.  Additionally, we provide opportunities to interested youth to become active volunteers thereby developing their sense of responsibility and kinship to all humankind.

Shoe of Hope is an innovative project with a goal to equip the feet of 10 million impoverished children, with 10 million pairs of athletic shoes, over the next 10 years.  In America and around the world through shoe relief missions we will bring a life-changing message of hope, peace, and love.  Samaritan’s Feet will host major shoe relief missions to children in developing countries; Youth volunteers will be provided ways to assist with these missions and to serve in various capacities.  In addition, our “Shoe of Hope” back-to-school shoe drive program will help support and equip underprivileged families with shoes. The drive will be launched in several cities around the country.  Samaritan’s Feet will serve as a global clearinghouse to distribute athletic shoes to millions of people who badly need them.

Interested in hosting a Shoe of Hope Drive in your city, church or school,  or booking a Samaritan’s Feet representative to come speak at your function? Please call 704.341.1630 or e-mail info@samaritansfeet.org

Though we work diligently to impact young people immediately, the truth is that many of the biggest issues facing our world today will not be resolved in the next few years. While 10 million pairs of shoes will make a significant impact on children today, Samaritan's Feet recognizes that truly lasting change requires a commitment and a vision for the future. In order to best prepare the next generation, we have established a variety of programs aimed at providing global perspective and philanthropic ethic.

Currently, all educational programs are being re-designed to better meet the needs of students that we work with in Charlotte, NC and abroad.  If you are new to the Youth Ambassador Program or are an alumni and have an interest in volunteering or traveling with Samaritan's Feet on a mission trip, please contact Tonisha Johnson directly via email tjohnson@samaritansfeet.org or by calling 704.341.1630 ext. 307.

Team Challenge Adventures Sports Leadership Retreat focuses on athletes across the School Systems.  Currently working with Charlotte area school Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, the program are designed to provide practical leadership and team skills for young men and women. It simultaneously teaches them the importance of developing a heart to serve others, a key component to effective leadership.  The program will provide leadership skills training for high school athletes at an off site location in Matthews.  The one-day training will include classroom motivational time, practical application, teambuilding exercises, and a follow-up review.  Volunteers will provide follow up evaluation to players and awards will be given at the awards banquet. Athletes will be provided opportunities to donate shoes worn during the season to “Samaritan's Feet”.