Show notes
On this episode of Growing on The Vine, host Chris Ryan sits down with Holly Wolfe, founder and executive director of His Little Feet, a grassroots Christian nonprofit dedicated to providing brand-new shoes, socks, and essentials to underserved children and foster youth across Southern California. Born out of a 2014 Bible study after learning of inner-city children taping their shoes together to brave rainy winters, the ministry has distributed new footwear to more than 28,000 children across Orange County, Long Beach, and Southwest Riverside County over twelve years. Wolfe explains that proper shoes are far more than a luxury; they protect children from bullying, relieve foot pain, and restore critical dignity and confidence in the classroom. Through collaborations with homeless shelters, foster family networks, school districts, and corporate sponsors like Bombas, His Little Feet ensures every child receives high-quality, dignified footwear accompanied by socks and a handwritten uplifting note. Supported by over 600 annual volunteers and student-led high school "Sole Clubs," the ministry exemplifies being the hands and feet of Jesus. Wolfe reminds listeners that whether serving foster youth, supporting single parents, or contributing through annual galas and golf fundraisers, Christians are called to care for the vulnerable and "walk each other home."

