SOLE PURPOSE
EVERY STEP MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
A statewide sneaker drive collecting new and gently used sneakers for children, families, and communities across Alabama.
- Date
- 2027 · DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
- Location
- STATEWIDE — ALABAMA
- Category
- COMMUNITY
Sneakers only. Please donate new or gently used athletic or casual sneakers that are clean and in wearable condition.
Who It’s For
Schools, churches, businesses, teams and neighborhoods across Alabama who want to host a collection site or contribute sneakers.
What To Expect
- New and gently used sneaker collection
- Collection sites across Alabama
- School and corporate sneaker collection challenges
- Volunteer sorting and distribution days
- Community sneaker distribution events
Ways To Take Part
- DONATE SNEAKERSLearn how and where to donate eligible sneakers.
- HOST A COLLECTION SITESchools, businesses, churches, organizations, and community partners can apply to become official collection locations.
- START A SCHOOL COLLECTIONSchools can participate in statewide sneaker collection efforts and challenges.
- CORPORATE & COMMUNITY PARTNERSBusinesses and organizations can support Sole Purpose through collection sites, sponsorships, volunteers, and community partnerships.
- VOLUNTEERHelp with collection, sorting, preparation, and distribution.
Questions
WHAT CAN I DONATE?
Sneakers only. Please donate new or gently used athletic or casual sneakers that are clean and in wearable condition. We are not able to accept heels, sandals, boots, dress shoes or slippers.
WHERE DO I DROP OFF?
Collection sites operate statewide through participating schools, businesses, organizations and community partners. Site locations are published ahead of each collection window.
CAN MY ORGANIZATION HOST A SITE?
Yes. Schools, businesses, churches, organizations and community partners can apply to become an official Sole Purpose collection location.
