Soles for Souls Inc. is a Baltimore-based non-profit organization, founded in July 2022; dedicated to supporting women and families who have experienced pregnancy loss. 

In July 2022, Afia Padonu, CEO and Founder of Soles for Souls experienced the heartbreaking loss of her son, Kwame, due to a temporary illness that led to an emergency surgery and miscarriage. Through her own journey of recovery, Afia channeled her grief into a goal: to run the "5K Baltimore Running Festival" in his honor. Afia rallied friends and family to join her team, “4K Runners,” creating a space to support one another as they ran in memory of her son. In doing so, Afia found enormous comfort in the healing power of community, movement, and sharing her story. This experience and process ultimately became the catalyst for establishing Soles for Souls. 

Our mission is to foster a space of healing by focusing on our three core pillars: sound, movement, and collaboration. Alongside our core pillars, we aim to provide a space for individuals to share their stories and access support resources such as recovery registries, referrals to healthcare professionals, social events, and much more.