AFL-CIO Community Services Agency ~ Saint Joseph Missouri

08/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped with Soles for Christ 2026! Together, we served 1,040 students, received 1,151 pairs of donated shoes, and had 120 volunteers give 607.5 hours of service to the program. We’re so grateful for our volunteers, donors, and community partners who made it all possible!

08/12/2026

08/09/2026

We are ready to serve your students!! We will be at the Scottish Rite on Monday and Tuesday to provide new tennis shoes for your child to start the school year 👟👟

Please review required materials for the distribution and learn more here: helpmenow.org/soles-for-christ

We are set up and ready to go for this year’s distribution!! Thank you so much to our awesome volunteers, including the MoWest Soccer Team and Youth Alliance’s Youth Volunteer Corps!

Soles for Christ starts TOMORROW (August 10th) at 9 a.m., and we can’t wait to see everyone!! 👟👟

08/07/2026

Attend Soles For Christ Shoe Program to get new shoes for your student on Monday and Tuesday, August 10-11, at the Scottish Rite, 515 N 6th Street!

Ready for Soles for Christ 2026!!

(Plus a “Thank You” to Becky for manning the office today!)

08/06/2026

Today’s the last day for Soles For Christ Shoe Program shoe donations!

08/04/2026

Every child deserves to start school on the right foot! The 2026 Soles for Christ free shoe giveaway will be on August 10-11 for students in the St. Joseph area. See flyer for details!

07/30/2026

We are officially OUT of fans.

07/29/2026

Our volunteers are the heart of the Soles for Christ Shoe Program, and there's nothing quite like seeing a child light up with a brand-new pair of shoes!

We're still looking for volunteers to help us serve local families this August. Whether you can give a few hours or a full day, your time will have a lasting impact.

August 10–11 : Shoe Distribution (9 a.m.–7 p.m.)
August 12 : Tear-Down (1–5 p.m.)

Register today by visiting afl-ciocommunityservices.ivolunteer.com/solesforchrist_2026 or contact Ashley Luthans at [email protected] for more information.

07/28/2026

Soles for Christ 2026 is almost here, and we still need volunteers! Help local students start the new school year off on the right foot 👟

Sign up to volunteer here: afl-ciocommunityservices.ivolunteer.com/solesforchrist_2026

We are still in need of volunteers for Soles for Christ 2026! Help is ESPECIALLY needed on Tuesday, August 11th.

To volunteer, visit afl-ciocommunityservices.ivolunteer.com/solesforchrist_2026 and help us help local students!