How to Become a sponsored school

Step 1

Does your school educate children between the ages of 3 years old and 11 years old?

If yes, go to step 2.

If no, we currently do not have a program available.

Step 2

Does your school have more than 50 percent of the student population qualifying for what is typically referred to as free and reduced lunch (FRL)?

If yes, go to step 3.

If no, we currently do not have a program available.

Step 3

Are you a student, a parent, a community member, a school staff member? If yes, call, email, text, or message SOLE Stepping to refer a school. SOLE Stepping volunteers will set up an informational meeting.

*FRL

(FRL) is actually a number of initiatives under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Children from families with incomes at or below 130 percent of the poverty level are eligible for free meals. Those with incomes between 130 percent and 185 percent of the poverty level are eligible for reduced-price meals.

Small Celebrations

Please refer an underserved or at-risk group for our 2 Small Celebrations. The group must have less than 40 individuals. Contact us at solestepping@gmail.com or 843-826-1189 to get details.

Distribution Day

On Distribution Day, our volunteers come with enthusiasm and joy bringing the gifts of encouragement and new shoes to each child at our sponsored school. We pair each volunteer with a child until the child has shoes that fit! When we sponsor a school, our goal is to include each and every child by lighting up the room with laughter and fun. Shoe Distribution Day is the best day of the year! It is the day when everyone can jump a little higher, run a little faster, make a new friend, and just soak up the compassion and attention from trying on shoes and living in a moment of true unexpected giving.