SHELTER FOR EVERYONE…..SHOES FOR THE HOMELESS

Walking without shelter is hard. Walking without shoes is harder."
Let’s change that — together.

Why Homelessness and Shoes?

Having the proper footwear is often taken for granted, but for many unhoused individuals, this is not a privilege that they get to enjoy. It is a consistent and significant issue that affects their lives on a daily basis. Improper footwear causes health issues, and limits mobility, among the homeless population. Many organizations have taken the steps in recognizing and addressing this issue by giving shoes to the homeless. Homeless populations lacking proper footwear is a very overlooked subject that is important to understand, in order to combat homelessness.

SOME IMPORTANT FACTS…..

Without access to the correct footwear, many unhoused individuals face a variety of damaging health issues: such as chronic conditions, infections, and foot related injuries. According to research published in PLOS ONE, “foot conditions were highly prevalent among homeless individuals with up to two thirds reporting a foot health concern, approximately one quarter of individuals visiting a health professional, and one fifth of individuals requiring further follow-up due to the severity of their condition.

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