Sole Sista’s began in 2007 in Cedar Hill, TX, when Tanya Rodgers and Pam Martinez felt called to make a meaningful difference in their community. What started as a simple commitment—purchasing one new pair of shoes each week from Walmart for just ten dollars—quickly grew into something far greater. By staying faithful to that promise for an entire year, they collected more than 100 brand‑new pairs of shoes in their first grassroots effort.
Their very first outreach event, held at Building the Kingdom Community Church, was a back‑to‑school blessing that exceeded every expectation. With those 100 pairs of shoes, they were able to support children who needed them most, marking the beginning of a mission rooted in compassion and service through community partnership.
Since then, Sole Sista’s has continued to operate with a steadfast Spirit of Excellence. Over the years, the organization has hosted and supported more than 100 events, providing shoes, clothing, backpacks, food, and other essential resources to individuals and families in need through sustained outreach.
To God Be The Glory for ALL things!!!
Tanya's Miracle
On a brisk October 17th, 2011, a seemingly normal day turned into a life-altering moment in our own driveway. As we were setting out for a meal, an overwhelming sensation of breathlessness took over me, leading me to bring the car to a halt. It was then that Pam noticed my trembling hand and promptly rushed to my aid, dialing 911. The events that followed were nothing short of a miracle. Upon reaching Arlington Medical Center, the test results unveiled the extent of the ordeal I had faced - an aortic aneurysm causing a catastrophic stroke and heart attack, necessitating immediate open-heart and bypass surgery.
The doctors marveled at my survival, remarking that I shouldn't have made it through the ambulance journey. However, I did, and it was nothing short of divine intervention, from my Lord Jesus Christ!
Post-surgery, I was placed in a medically induced coma for 30 days to facilitate my recovery. When I awoke, another 30 days were spent in the ICU. Despite the grim prognosis delivered by nine doctors, who believed I would never walk or talk again, my Lord said otherwise.
My arduous journey continued at a nursing home, with Pam's diligent guidance, I painstakingly relearned how to walk. In addition to this, a month of dialysis due to kidney failure ensued, only for my kidneys to ultimately awaken. Four months after this life-altering event, I finally returned home, to be a TEST-A-Mony of God’s Mercy and Grace, His miracle!
All I can say is, "But God."