👟 Shoe Us the Love! — A Shoe Drive Fundraiser by Twizted Journeys
Help Us Heal Communities, One Pair at a Time.
Twizted Journeys is collecting gently worn, used, or new shoes to support our mission of suicide awareness, overdose awareness, and community healing. Every pair donated helps support events, resources, and outreach for people walking through loss, healing, and difficult seasons.
This shoe drive runs through September 15, 2026, in partnership with Funds2Orgs. Help spread the word — ask your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to donate too. Every pair makes a difference.
Why This Matters
Every pair of shoes you donate does double good.
Your donation helps fund Twizted Journeys' work in suicide awareness, overdose awareness, grief support, and community healing — bringing events, resources, and outreach to people walking through some of the hardest seasons of their lives.
At the same time, those donated shoes are redistributed through Funds2Orgs' global network of micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries. These small business owners use the proceeds to feed, clothe, and house their families. One pair of shoes can change a life on two continents.
It's a WIN-WIN for our community and the world.
How It Works
Step 1 — Collect Shoes
Gather gently worn, used, or new shoes — all sizes and styles welcome. Ask friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers to donate too. The more the better!
Step 2 — Fill a Bag
Place about 25 pairs into a clear bag and tie it closed. Bind each pair together with rubber bands or tied laces. Shoes must be dry, clean, and still wearable.
Step 3 — Drop Off or Request Pickup
Bring your bag to one of our drop-off locations (coming soon!) or contact Twizted Journeys directly to arrange a pickup or drop-off at your convenience.
What Shoes Can Be Donated?
Quality matters — the shoes you donate go beyond raising funds. They are given a second life by those in need. If you wouldn't give them to a friend, they're not right for this drive.
✅ ACCEPTED — Good Shoes
Gently worn, used, or new shoes that are clean, dry, and still wearable.
• Soles fully attached with no holes throughout
• Each pair bound together with rubber bands or tied laces
• All sizes and styles welcome — sneakers, sandals, heels, boots, flats, and more
❌ NOT ACCEPTED — Bad Shoes
Shoes that are no longer wearable or unusable.
• Wet, moldy, or excessively worn shoes
• Soles that are melted, distorted, or falling off
• Broken heels, buckles, or other broken parts
• Mismatched pairs or single shoes
Please use only clear bags — black, white, or colored bags will not be accepted. Tie the bags closed instead of using rubber bands.
📍 Drop-Off Locations
Drop-off locations are being finalized and will be announced soon! Check back here and follow us on Facebook for updates.
📍 Location Coming Soon
Name: TBA
Address: TBA
Hours: TBA
Contact: TBA
Want to host a drop-off location? See the section below to get started!
🤝 Become a Drop-Off Partner
Are you a local business, gym, salon, restaurant, dry cleaner, shoe store, running store, or community organization? You can make a real difference — and it won't cost you a thing!
Hosting a shoe drive drop-off location is easy. Simply place a collection box at your location and encourage your customers, clients, and community to drop off shoes through September 15, 2026.
Every pair of shoes collected helps Twizted Journeys raise funds to support mental health awareness and community wellness — while giving those shoes a second life through people who need them most.
To sign up as a drop-off partner or to learn more, contact us at info@twiztedjourneys.org. We'll provide everything you need to get started!
📄 Printable Flyer & QR Code
Download and print our official shoe drive flyer to share at your workplace, school, gym, church, or community center. Help spread the word and collect more shoes!
A QR code linking directly to this page will be available here soon — perfect for printing on flyers, posters, and social media posts.
Flyer download coming soon — check back soon.