Day Without Shoes

Let's help our neighbors get back on their feet.

Day Without Shoes raises awareness of how having a pair of shoes can have a positive impact on someone's life. Every April, people are encouraged to donate new or used shoes or make a cash donation to help every struggling family get a pair of shoes.

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Everything from sneakers and loafers to work boots and fashion footwear.

In April 2011, Cornhusker Bank and People’s City Mission partnered to spotlight shoe insecurity in Lincoln. During the first Day Without Shoes campaign, more than 200 businesses, churches, schools, and other organizations served as collection sites for donated new and used shoes. In 2020, the Stephen Center joined the annual campaign, serving the Omaha area. Over the years, more than 416,000 pairs of shoes and $136,000 in donations have been collected.

Lincoln Campaign Dates

April 6th — April 13th, 2026: Shoe Collection
April 8th, 2026: Walk Event
Date to come: Sole Impact Distribution Day

Learn how you can make an impact for People's City Mission guests.

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2026 Lincoln Signup

Omaha Campaign Dates

April 6th — April 13th, 2026: Shoe Collection
Date to come: Sole Impact Distribution Day

Find out how you can support Stephen Center with this important drive.

Learn about Omaha Campaign

2026 Omaha Signup

Group of young children smiling looking for their new shoes

Donate your new or used shoes

Join us every April to help get new and gently used shoes to people in need around Lincoln and Omaha. This long-running special collection focuses on shoe insecurity and there are so many ways you can participate. Let's work together to make this Day Without Shoes another memorable event that benefits our community.

Free Day Without Shoes Tote

This multipurpose bag can be used for shoe collection - and also as a shopping bag, pool bag or gym bag. You can use it over and over again. The possibilities are endless.