Youth Empowerment Through Sports · Houston-Rooted, Nationwide
We show up so kids can step up.
Founded by NFL linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson, Touch a Sole Foundation gives young people the footwear, equipment, mentorship, and community they need to get in the game — and lead. Houston is home. The work travels wherever kids need it.
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Empowering our community
Every sole deserves a shot.
At Touch a Sole Foundation, we strive to empower communities to overcome environmental obstacles while promoting education and leadership opportunities, providing footwear, and fostering physical activities — with a strong focus in sports.
“Founded by NFL linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson, whose career has given him the platform to advocate for and impact underfunded communities across Houston and beyond.”
K'Lavon Chaisson
Founder · NFL Linebacker, Washington Commanders
Read our story →Our Mission
Empower communities to overcome environmental obstacles while promoting education and leadership opportunities, providing footwear, and fostering physical activities — with a strong focus in sports.
Our Vision
A world where no child is sidelined by circumstance — where every young person, in every community, has the shoes on their feet, the guidance beside them, and the chance to compete, lead, and rise.
What we do
Our Initiatives
Footwear + Equipment Drives
Year-round, wherever the need is. Cleats, sneakers, and gear delivered to underserved youth programs — in Houston, in the cities where K'Lavon plays, and anywhere a partner opens a door.
Signature Community Events
Three signature events every year: the Hang with the Mustangs Youth Football Camp each summer, the Turkey Giveaway at Thanksgiving, and Shop With a Jock every December. Be part of the next one.
Education + Leadership
The gear gets a kid on the field. Mentorship keeps them there. Leadership opportunities and educational resources they can reach long after the event ends.
Inspiring change
Real gear. Real events. Real kids.
Every quarter we're on the ground — running camps, distributing food, and getting shoes and equipment to the kids who need them most. Here's the work.
Featured event · Dorchester, MA
Shop With a Jock
During K'Lavon's time with the Patriots, we took kids in Dorchester on a holiday shopping spree — shoes, coats, and essentials for the season, on us.
Latest event
Hang With the Mustangs 2026
Our annual camp, back home in Houston where K'Lavon grew up — drills, fundamentals, and a whole lot of fun. Free gear, real coaching, and a day they won't forget. One of three signature events we run every year.
Get involved
Step up with us
Get involved
Every pair starts here.
Donate, host a drive, volunteer at a distribution, or bring your organization in as a partner. Three steps, under a minute.
Follow the journey
@touchasole on Instagram
See every drop, camp, and community moment as it happens — follow along and share it forward.
Put a kid in the game.
Your gift becomes cleats, camps, turkeys, and holiday shopping trips for kids who need them. 100% mission-driven.
Tax-deductible · 501(c)(3)