Ed Wales was recognized at Buckner Founder’s Day in April for his outstanding service as a volunteer captain for Shoes for Orphan Souls. Volunteer captains help manage large volunteer groups and teach them the procedure for processing shoes.

“He’s just a very joyful, fun-loving person to be around,” said Brittany Sumrall, volunteer coordinator for the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid. “He does a great job of relating to people of all ages and backgrounds.”

“Instead of just being the one giving instructions, he’ll put forth effort to learn people’s stories and to hear where they’ve come from,” Sumrall said. “With the kids, he’ll tell stories about the mission trips he’s been on to kind of bring alive the mission of Shoes for Orphan Souls.” Read More

DALLAS – Shoes for Orphan Souls is currently accepting applications for trips to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and St. Petersburg, Russia this fall. Both trips are scheduled from Oct. 6-15.

The trip to Russia will focus on delivering shoes to and bonding with children in orphanages Read More

By Jeffery Romine
Missouri Rotary District 6040

In partnership with the other 54 Rotary Clubs in Missouri Rotary District 6040, a total of 16,350 pairs of shoes, 1,372 pairs of socks and over $11,000 were collected for international orphans in the Dominican Republic.  This humanitarian aid was collected during the 14-stop Shoes Caravan, starting in Kansas City on April 28 and ending in Kirksville on April 30. Read More

By Lauren Hollon
Buckner International 

The Austin and San Antonio branches of Transwestern real estate went head to head to help cover bare toes last month. Read More

By Lauren Hollon
Buckner International

Our shoe warehouse is running on empty, and we need your help to fill it up. Read More