Shoes for School Sponsor

Since 2003, Shoes for School has helped thousands of local children start the school year with confidence by providing new shoes and school supplies. This year, KAUL continues its mission of empowering youth while calling on the community for support through sponsorships, donations and volunteers.

“We invite the community to be part of something that directly supports students and families,” said Dr. Laurie Shanderson., Knoxville Area Urban League president and CEO. “The event’s success relies on collaboration with multiple East Tennessee agencies, KAUL members and supporters. From sponsors to volunteers, each contribution helps ensure local children start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.”

The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m.-noon at Covenant Health Park. Sponsors and volunteers can register now at givebutter.com/2026-shoes-for-school-oswjdl.

Supporting Shoes for Schools as a sponsor or volunteer enriches the community and businesses. Any form of contribution will leave a lasting impact on the participants and allow KAUL and its partners to provide shoes and much-needed school supplies to children.

Also, families receiving support through local nonprofits can register their children, age 5-12, now through May 31 to receive a free pair of shoes at the event. The order form and other event information are available at thekaul.org/.

The shoes for the event are supplied by Shoe Station at a generous discount, allowing KAUL to purchase and distribute them for free. The event’s success relies on collaboration with multiple East Tennessee agencies, KAUL members and supporters.

About the Knoxville Area Urban League

Since 1968, the Knoxville Area Urban League has assisted disadvantaged people attain social and economic stability and self-sufficiency through direct services and advocacy. The League works to provide a skilled and diverse workforce; to increase homeownership; to support economic and small business development, and to enhance education efforts for our youth. The Knoxville Area Urban League is a United Way partner agency and affiliate of the National Urban League. The League’s work and results are evident in the lives of the over 8,000 people it impacts each year. For more information, call 865-524-5511 or visit thekaul.org.