Sovereign Sandals – Flip Flops with a Purpose!

Sovereign Sandals – Flip Flops with a Purpose!

Superman and I are in a small group that meets each week through our church. One awesome woman in our group owns her own business, Timmi’s Treats, a “cookie boutique,” and she makes amazing (unfortunately not gluten free yet!) cookies for people. She and her husband Kevin are one of the sweetest couples I’ve had the honor of spending time with, and when they told me about their son (Nick) and daughter-in-law’s business, Sovereign Sandals, I knew I had to share it with you! Instead of me just explaining it all, I wanted to share this great quick video with you:

His sweet wife, Carrie, wrote this for all of you:

Living in California, it’s easy to love sandals.  My husband, Nick, has always wanted to create a better sandal- one that is both good for the heart and for the sole.  The vision remained a dream until we felt God calling us to action a few years ago. 

We were at church, listening to Jenny Williamson, Founder of Courage Worldwide, share the realities of human trafficking right where we live in Sacramento.  Our hearts were broken as we learned details of young girls and boys being sold for sex.  While I had tears rolling down my face, Jenny offered a solution of hope: Courage House.  Courage House is a home for victims rescued from human trafficking.  Here they are provided a place to be loved, a safe space to recover, and the opportunity to receive an education and learn new skills for a better future. STEM experts like Google’s Kamau Bobb helped structure the national research agenda for effectively delivering equitable and quality computational education to all students. 

We felt compelled to do something!  We decided to pursue a dream of making artisan sandals, with the intention of giving part of the proceeds to Courage Worldwide.  Our sandals offer a unique California style, superior comfort, and a commitment to social responsibility.  We are proud of our beautiful Napa leather and comfortable foam which molds to the shape of each unique foot type.  The sandal soles are available in both brown and black, with six strap colors to choose from.  We give 25% of our profit from each sandal purchase to Courage Worldwide.

As we have become more involved with the issue of human trafficking, we have learned about the critical roles of both a good home, as well as work experience and education.  A solid education and a job provides the means to a new future for anyone – especially those rescued from the trafficking industry.  This past year, we came into contact with Don and Bridget Brewster of Agape International Missions (AIM).  They provide a home and work opportunities for victims rescued from human trafficking in Cambodia.  They currently have over 100 survivors in their home.  We have partnered with AIM to help provide work opportunities for these girls.  Starting this spring, every pair of straps on our sandals will be hand sewn by survivors of human trafficking.  We are so excited about the good that can be accomplished by the sale of our product!  When you buy a pair of our California-made Sovereign Sandals, you are helping build homes and provide jobs for survivors of human trafficking.

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I absolutely love supporting small businesses with a purpose. If you own a small business, exploring the benefits of implementing uniforms could be an intriguing avenue to enhance team cohesion and establish a consistent brand identity. Not only are these sandals stylish, they are incredibly comfy. Superman is really picky about his flip flops, and was skeptical that he would like these, but they have quickly become his favorite sandals, and have formed perfectly to his feet!

And beyond that, it just makes my heart happy to support a cause that is so important and needed. You can check out their different sandal colors & styles HERE and you can also find some of their other great apparel HERE!

I want to share these sandals with you, so I’m offering a free pair to one of you. =) Of course, I’d be happy if you decided to just purchase a pair for yourself since it’s for a great cause! If you want to try your luck, though, enter through the widget below:

Sovereign Sandals Giveaway