For individuals on the road to recovery, every step counts—literally. As the holiday season and winter months approach, we are proud to continue a cherished tradition: the annual Our Hearts to Your Soles event in partnership with Dr. George Quill.

Since 2007, Dr. Quill and his team have generously brought this impactful event to The Healing Place. With support from Red Wing Shoes, which donates and facilitates the procurement and sorting of footwear year-round, the program has provided much-needed shoes to individuals across our Overnight, Veterans, Detox, Short-Term Residential, Long-Term Residential, and Transitional programs.

“When your feet hurt, you hurt all over,” shared Dr. Quill. “This event is about more than health screenings or providing sturdy shoes. It’s about giving compassionate confidence and dignity to people as they ‘march’ through their recovery process.”

Our Hearts to Your Soles was founded in 2004 by Matthew Conti and his father, Dr. Stephen Conti, to address the critical need for proper footwear in underserved communities. Since then, the program has expanded nationwide, offering medical foot screenings and distributing thousands of shoes annually in partnership with Red Wing Shoes.

We are profoundly grateful for the unwavering generosity of Dr. Quill, his team, and Red Wing Shoes, especially during the winter months. Their commitment provides warmth, comfort, and a renewed sense of dignity and hope to those we serve.

Together, we can help our clients take steps toward a brighter future—one pair of shoes at a time.