--- title: Sneaker Ball 2026 description: Buckner International is a nonprofit ministry with locations throughout Texas and seven international countries. We serve the needs of vulnerable children, help strengthen families, and enrich the lives of seniors. --- [Skip to content](https://pages.buckner.org/aamsneakerball#main-content) [![Buckner — Hope shines here.](https://pages.buckner.org/hubfs/buckner-logo-white.svg)](https://www.buckner.org/) [Visit Buckner.org](https://www.buckner.org/) [Give Now](https://www.buckner.org/donatenow/) # 2026 Sneaker Ball ## James W. Culp Sneaker Ball Join African American Ministries and Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls on November 15 at 4:30 PM for the James W. CULP Sneaker Ball. Lace up your favorite sneakers and help bring hope to children and families in need by donating new shoes. How You Can Make an Impact: - Encourage your church to collect new shoes and socks. Click [HERE](https://www.buckner.org/shoes/host-a-drive/) to register your shoe drive. - Bring your new shoes to the Sneaker Ball. - Give financially. Every $15 provides a child served through Buckner's global ministries with a new pair of shoes. Click [HERE](https://www.buckner.org/shoes/give/) to give. Together, we can share hope, dignity, and opportunity, one pair of shoes at a time. [![Buckner — Hope shines here.](https://pages.buckner.org/hubfs/buckner-logo-white.svg "Buckner — Hope shines here.")](https://www.buckner.org/) [Back to Buckner.org](https://www.buckner.org/) - - - - - - - --- Copyright © 2026 Buckner International. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.buckner.org/privacy-policy/) | [Notice of Nondiscrimination](https://www.buckner.org/notice-nondiscrimination/) | [Social Media Guidelines](https://www.buckner.org/social-media-guidelines/) | [Guías para Redes Sociales de Buckner](https://www.buckner.org/social-media-guidelines/)