Archive for the ‘In the News’ Category

I’m constantly amazed at how technology is helping us better refine our approach to donor stewardship and social footprints. After using my iPad for just a few weeks, I’m already thinking of new ways for our donors and constituents to engage and get involved in our work. Just this week: (Continue reading…)

Five years ago on Dec. 26, Old Hickory’s Wayne Elsey had an idea that led to the establishment of Soles4Souls, the Donelson-based nonprofit projected to donate more than 6 million shoes worldwide by year’s end. “We don’t want to celebrate a disaster.” Elsey said, referring to the 2004 Asian tsunami. (Continue reading…)

With the devastation that has hit the Pacific Rim, I can’t help but relive the emotions I felt during the 2004 tsunami as I watched men, women and children who had lost everything, struggle to rebuild their lives. Thousands of people have lost their homes, businesses, clothes, and even their (Continue reading…)

I recently sat down with Stacy Case from Nashville’s local Fox 17 affiliate for a segment called Fox “Great State.” She interviews me about the start of Soles4Souls and what events motivated me to start an organization that has given millions of shoes away. I think anyone who doesn’t know (Continue reading…)

This week, Kelli Pickler did an excellent job for Soles4Souls on the TODAY SHOW. Thank you Kellie for helping us change the world and make a huge difference in peoples lives! Watch this… Kellie Pickler – TODAY SHOW

KELLIE PICKLER & LADIES’ HOME JOURNAL JOIN SOLES4SOULS FOR MASSIVE SHOE COLLECTION AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN NASHVILLE, TN – Kellie Pickler’s affinity for shoes is well documented. Her 2006 debut single kicked a no-account-ex-boyfriend to the curb in “Red High Heels,” and her current, self titled album closes with “Going (Continue reading…)

This weekend, since Saturday around 2PM has been insane. A legend, Steve McNair was murdered in Nashville which leads to a host of feelings in me for multiple reasons. Steve was involved in Soles4Souls when we were first getting started. He supported the cause and several times that I met (Continue reading…)

After being “nervous” the first day of Barefoot Week was a huge success. People around the world are plugged into Soles4Souls and the momentum is building. After all, there are 6 days left and a huge need! 300 Million children have no shoes – we want to change that. Today (Continue reading…)

http://www.tonic.com/news/article/tonics-50-most-beautiful-people-11-20 18. Wayne Elsey — Soles4Souls Like much of the world, Wayne Elsey felt compelled to do something in the wake of the Southeast Asia’s 2004 tsunami — he just wasn’t sure what. “I was at home one night watching TV, and I saw a picture of a single shoe (Continue reading…)