BATA SOLE

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BATA SOLE aims to collect and distribute new and used athletic shoe wear to impoverished communities.

The idea for BATA SOLE was inspired after my brother and I visited our family’s birthplace in the Philippines in 2012. While we explored my mother’s village, Casilagan, in the Pangasinan province, we were immediately in shock and awe, and heartbroken to see the poor living conditions for the children. We came across a worn-down basketball court and noticed the kids did not even have shoes to play. Despite the circumstances, though, a high-spirited basketball game was being played. The energy was electric, and I saw the love for the game stronger than ever. The next day, we decided to throw the kids a basketball tournament, and the winner would score my pair of black and gold Kobe 7s. We had a large turn out, and it was riveting to see the community come together. A kid scored an impossible 3-pointer to end the match, and he rode off victorious in a crowd of cheers and camaraderie. My mother and late-father worked hard to provide my brother and I a fortuitous upbringing, and I want to give back to the less fortunate. Bata Sole aims to collect and distribute new and used athletic shoe wear to impoverished communities to ensure and provide the basic conditions needed for wellness and exercise.

09/14/2026

Bata Fam, Friends, and all! 🗣️

Know that we are always looking for new partners and sponsors to help support our cause — every partnership and donation, big or small, helps pave the way for the communities we strive to aid.

It only takes one sole with heart to spark real change.

Want to donate, sponsor, or partner with us? We’re just a click away with the links in our bio. See you there ❤️‍🔥🏃‍♀️

Photos from BATA SOLE's post 05/30/2026

SURPRISE SHOE DRIVE BATA FAM 🎊🛼
Not only will we be around to say hello at , we will be running a shoe drive at our table! ♻️👟

Join us — bring some shoes for a good cause, and enjoy all that Piesta Pinoy has to offer from food, art, fashion, culture, music, to live performances 🎶
Take a look at some of the activities and other amazing booths on the last slide, and get excited!

Piyesta Pinoy will take place from 11AM-7PM on June 13th at the Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center in Bolingbrook. We hope to see you there for a day of fun and cultural celebrations 🫶🏻🇵🇭

For more information about this event, please visit PiyestaPinoy.com!

05/30/2026

Join Bata Sole at Piyesta Pinoy! A Filipino festival celebrating food, art, fashion, culture, music, and live performances 🎶

Piyesta Pinoy will take place from 11AM-7PM on June 13th at the Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center in Bolingbrook. We hope to see you there for a day of fun and cultural celebrations 🫶🏻

For more information about this event, please visit PiyestaPinoy.com

Photos from BATA SOLE's post 04/09/2026

Bata Sole Fam, thank you for an amazing Quarter 1! We couldn’t have kicked off 2026 as strong as we had, without you all. 🤝

Through our fundraising efforts these past few months, our community has been able to raise $891.36, or ₱53,186.94, to support our partners in the Philippines: The Rotary Club of Cebu Porte. The team in Cebu has done impactful work in repairing a roof at a local school in Cebu, as well as hosting their Rotaplast medical mission for the kids of the Philippines. 

It was so fun getting the team together for some team bonding, and even better, getting time to meet all of you throughout the community this quarter. Whether we danced together at our Charity Dance Class series, chatted at a tabling event, or had the time of our lives at Seafood City, we’ll remember each moment and cannot wait to create more memories with you the rest of this year! 👟💫

03/05/2026

‼️SURPRISE BATA SOLE FAM ‼️🎉

We will be at @/seafoodcitysupermarket Chicago’s Late Night Madness event THIS WEEKEND! 🪩🕺🏽🎧

While we’ve been working to expand our reach to a variety of communities, we can never forget our roots, and our founder’s first intentions of helping communities in the Philippines.

We are so excited to show up and show out for our friends and family, and hope to meet so many of you there! Come by and say hi, donate some shoes, and have some fun with us throughout this Late Night Madness 🌃🎶💫

02/04/2026

🏈💰 Bata Sole Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser 💰🏈

Get in on the action for a great cause! Squares are $20 each and we’re paying out $1,000 in cash prizes! $250 will be paid to lucky winners at the end of quarters 1-3, and at the end of the game.

With this, $1,000 will be raised for Bata Sole, helping fund our programs in 2026 🙌

No football knowledge needed — playing Super Bowl Squares is as easy as bingo 🎯 Just pick a square and you’re in!

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who participates and supports Bata Sole’s mission. Your support truly makes a difference ❤️

Link in bio to access the online square sheet. Payment details inside. Please DM us with any questions. Good luck!!

Photos from BATA SOLE's post 01/25/2026

Bata Sole family, we’re less than 1 week away from out Charity Dance Class Series! 🪩💃

Last week, we took a look at our Friday evening choreographers. Now, we can’t wait to introduce .joycee ! 🪽

This weekend of dance classes was created to push collaboration between Bata Sole and the Chicago dance communities, while also supporting our efforts to provide aid to our Filipino communities affected by Typhon Tino.
Together, sole to soul, we can dance together to brighter futures and tighter communities for all!

⚠️A LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE AND IN OUR BIO!! → https://forms.gle/7gdc2Smd9CecLp7r8

Photos from BATA SOLE's post 01/20/2026

Bata Sole family, we cannot wait to see you all show out next weekend for our Charity Dance Class Series! 🪩🩶

As we get excited, here’s a peek at our choreographers for our Friday classes — and .
Keep a lookout next week for our preview of .joycee!

This weekend of dance classes was created to push collaboration between Bata Sole and the Chicago dance communities, while also supporting our efforts to provide aid to our Filipino communities affected by Typhon Tino.
Together, sole to soul, we can dance together to brighter futures and tighter communities for all! 🕺🏽

⚠️ LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE AND IN OUR BIO!! → https://forms.gle/7gdc2Smd9CecLp7r8

Photos from BATA SOLE's post 01/08/2026

Happy New Year Bata Sole family! ♥️💃🏽
To kick off our efforts for 2026, we cannot wait to share our upcoming Charity Dance Class series 🪩

This weekend of dance classes was created to push collaboration between Bata Sole and the Chicago dance communities, while also supporting our efforts to provide aid to our Filipino communities affected by Typhon Tino.

Together, sole to soul, we can dance together to brighter futures and tighter communities for all! 🕺🏽

⚠️ LINK TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES HERE AND IN OUR BIO!! ➡️ https://forms.gle/7gdc2Smd9CecLp7r8

Photos from BATA SOLE's post 12/28/2025

Happy holidays from your friends and family here at Bata Sole! 🌟♥️❄️

This holiday season, we know we will always work better, together; as a community. Whether you need some food and warmth for yourself or want to help your neighbors, we’ve compiled a list of food pantries, shelters, and more that directly support our hometown Chicago communities.

Hand in hand, sole to soul, we hope you stay safe, warm, and fed this holiday season and into the New Year! 🤝

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