Every day, students in low-income communities are teased, excluded, or humiliated because of the shoes they wear. What may seem small to some becomes a daily emotional burden for them. SOLES exists to remove that burden.SOLES exists to protect students from bullying, restore their confidence, and remind them that they are worthy of respect, no matter their circumstances.​

 

HOW IT WORKS​

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1. We Identify Students in Need

Paradime Academy partners with schools, counselors, and community leaders to discreetly identify students who are experiencing bullying, embarrassment, or exclusion due to worn-out or inadequate footwear.

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2. Donors Step In

Through generous donors and community sponsors, we raise funds specifically for purchasing high-quality, stylish, and comfortable shoes for these students.

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Each donation directly helps restore a child’s confidence and sense of belonging.

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3. We Purchase the Shoes

We carefully select footwear that students will be proud to wear — shoes that are:

• Comfortable for all-day school use

• Stylish and age-appropriate

• Durable and high-quality​

 

These aren’t leftovers or hand-me-downs. These are brand-new shoes chosen to help students feel seen and valued.

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4. Shoes Are Discreetly Delivered

Students receive their new shoes privately and respectfully, often through school staff or special delivery moments coordinated with our partners.

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5. Confidence Is Restored

When a student no longer has to worry about being teased for what’s on their feet, something powerful happens:

• They participate more in class.

• They feel safer at school.

• They regain confidence.

• They feel worthy.

 

That’s the true impact of SOLES.​