Our Partners

…Together Making a Difference

Sneakers with Soul furthers its mission by partnering with established social service agencies to make a connection with families in need to make a difference in the lives of school age children and youth that we collectively serve.

  • ARJ Community Outreach works to empower, stabilize, and provide needed basic resources to families living in poverty so that they may thrive in their communities.

  • Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized community development organization dedicated to creating a stronger, more equitable St. Louis for all. Our comprehensive model is built on the understanding that strengthening families and transforming communities.

  • The Network works to improve the availability and delivery of services in St. Louis’ near north side by maximizing efficiency, improving communication and empowering community members to build and protect their human capital and create wealth.

  • Disability Resource Association serves residents in Jefferson County, metropolitian St. Louis and surrounding counties who meet the criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act, regardless of age, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or form of disability

  • The Epworth organization empowers youth while meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency and building community.

  • The Mission of Feed My People is to help address the basic needs of life for His people in need.

    Everyone needs help from time to time. No matter who you are, what background you come from or your age, tough times can come. Sneakers with Soul works with Feed My People to help families weather the storm to get through the difficult economic challenges that life can bring.

  • LifeWiseStl, formerly Kingdom House helps individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to their success.

  • Mission St. Louis works with the members of its community by walking alongside those people that it serves to move them on the path to self-sufficiency. By removing barriers to employment and education, we are fostering social and economic mobility for all people.

  • Children account for the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.

    While families work to fulfill their basic health and safety needs, the educational needs of children experiencing homelessness are often not prioritized.


    Founded in 1996, Project Connect provides advocacy paired with specialized educational services and lifestyle enrichment opportunities for children who have neither a voice, nor a choice, in experiencing homelessness. Cincinnati Public Schools annually serves about 3,500 students who are experiencing homelessness.Item description

  • The mission of St. Louis ArtWorks is to enrich the lives of the region’s youth by providing art education, essential job skill training, and exposure to career opportunities through paid apprenticeships in the arts for underserved youth ages 14 - 19 yrs.