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About Us
There are children in our community who are in extreme need for basic necessities. We are here to provide relief with one pair of SHOES at a time.
WHO WE ARE
His Little Feet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping children get the SHOES they need. His Little Feet empowers youths ages 1 - 18 years old experiencing neglect and extreme
poverty. Our organization focuses on providing new, high-quality running SHOES to children to help open the door to increased physical health, confidence, athletics, and healthy peer relationships. We serve underprivileged youth in temporary shelters and the child services system and facing crisis in the greater Long Beach area and Riverside and Orange Counties.
We collect, purchase, and distribute new SHOES, socks, and school supplies to shelters, foster care, and schools, with the goal to help children in need of footwear.
His Little Feet provides brand-new, high-quality SHOES for children who are facing homelessness and poverty. His Little Feet seeks to address this solvable problem by offering new athletic SHOES that provide physical support as well as mental and emotional support for a young person already stigmatized by the trauma of homelessness.
OUR WHY
1 in 5 children in the U.S. cannot afford to wear properly fitting, new shoes.
Podiatrists recommend resizing your growing child's feet three times a year. Children experience multiple periods of growth within these periods. The effect that a proper pair of fitting SHOES can have on gait function, foot formation, and healthy bone structure is significant. For a family experiencing homelessness and poverty, it is difficult to afford new SHOES every four months. Many children wear used, broken, and ill-fitting shoes that not only can cause potential permanent pain but also create embarrassment and shame, leading to social isolation and school absences.
Since one of the first visible signs of poverty is reflected in one’s SHOES. Children and youths who wear properly fitted SHOES have a significant increase in self-esteem. This will directly result in improved physical activity, school attendance, and positive peer engagement! Something as simple and overlooked as a pair of new SHOES makes a huge difference in the life of a child!
Although it may seem simple, providing a single pair of SHOES can greatly impact the lives of children in the foster care system or who are experiencing homelessness and poverty.
board of directors
Hali Wolf
Founder / Executive Director
Hali Wolf, Founder and Executive Director of His Little Feet, is a proud mother of 3. Ava is a senior in high school who loves working at His Little Feet as our Program Manager. She finds joy in caring for horses. Joshua is in his first year of college and will begin aviation school this fall . Joseph, her oldest, is a USMC veteran and underwater engineer who recently married his beautiful wife Janelle, who lives in Orange County.
Hali enjoys cooking and baking with her kids & long talks about building meaningful friendships. Nothing is more fulfilling than helping her children grow in their faith! Paddle boarding and road cycling are ways she enjoys the weekends!
For 28+ years Hali has operated a business in the beauty industry in Seal Beach and styled for the red-carpet events in LA as a celebrity stylist.
Hali served and represented the city of Long Beach as a titleholder, Ms. Long Beach 2020-2021, and was chosen for The Women of Distinction award by Patrick O'Donnell, District 70, in March
2022. In August Hali, was recognized by Rex Richardson, mayor of the city of Long Beach, as a Rising Star/Woman of Achievement for making the world a better place in 2023!
When she is not helping kids get the SHOES they need, she enjoys reading, going for coffee with friends, and meditating in the Word of God. Growing in her faith and singing out loud to some good praise & worship music is what she loves!
Hali, runs His Little Feet from the warmth of her home and manages all operations of His Little Feet, including donor oversight, workshop management, volunteer coordination, event planning, and publicity!
Sonja Kehnt
Interim President
Sonja Kehnt, a distinguished leader in Talent Acquisition, as a valued partner in our mission to empower communities and foster meaningful change.
With more than 25 years of experience across diverse industries—including Fortune 50 companies and top-tier global law firms—Sonja has built a career centered on helping organizations attract, engage, and retain exceptional talent.
After finishing her studies in Political Science from UCLA, she quickly established herself in the talent acquisition field, where she has since become a recognized voice in strategic hiring, brand attraction, and workforce development.
Currently serving as Director of Talent Acquisition for a global organization, Sonja also leads a boutique consulting firm specializing in employer branding, talent pipelining, and competitive market intelligence.
A dedicated advocate for education and mentorship, she frequently guest lectures at local universities on career preparation and professional development, working closely with graduate students to help them shape successful career paths.
Beyond her corporate contributions, Sonja actively mentors professional women and transitioning veterans through partnerships with numerous nonprofit organizations. Passionate about organizational culture, community empowerment, and social responsibility, she is committed to helping both individuals and businesses thrive.
Sonja Kehnt brings to His Little Feet not just expertise, but a deep personal commitment to advancing equity, opportunity, and long-term success for those we serve.
Matt Arkin
VP of Fundraising
Matt Arkin joined the His Little Feet board in August 2024 and chairs the Fundraising Development Committee. He is the Vice President of Sales at ECOS, a leading CPG headquartered in Cypress, CA. ECOS pioneered safer chemistry for household cleaning products that protect people, pets, and the planet. In his role, Matt works with key retail partners both in the US and internationally to grow the ECOS brand.
In his spare time, Matt also volunteers his time to coach Little League baseball. He resides in Long Beach with his wife, Jenna, and their 3 children—a daughter and twin boys.
Blanca Sofia Crocker
Treasurer
Blanca joined the His Little Feet executive board in December 2021. She currently resides in San Clemente, CA, with her husband, although she was born in Colombia. Her son is a student at UC Davis in Northern CA.
Blanca has a strong passion to help underprivileged children, as she served on a mission team based out of Flower Mound, TX. The team regularly made trips to Mexico, where they would construct 3-5 homes from the ground up for families that were financially struggling.
Blanca is bilingual and speaks, reads, and writes in both Spanish and English, which is an asset to the HLF team.
Blanca has owned her own business as well as managed real estate investments for her own family trust.
In 2005 Blanca and her husband, Todd Crocker, adopted a little boy from Guatemala. Their son is now 19 years old, and he is thriving and developing into a mature, responsible young man.
Blanca has been searching for an opportunity to get involved in a socially responsible charity that is focused on actually impacting children in need. Meeting Hali via Blanca’s sister has provided an excellent opportunity for Blanca to focus her passion to make a difference in young people’s lives.
Blanca looks forward to digging in and helping the team where she can to make a difference and assist the executive board in their effort to impact young children with real need. A fun fact about Blanca is she likes gardening and creating beautiful arrangements from the yard!
Kristina Galias
Executive Secretary
Kristina is an elementary school teacher. She holds a dual Master's in Educational Leadership and Curriculum from the American College of Education. Her passion for helping youth began when she was in high school, volunteering with underprivileged children living in the Villages at Cabrillo at the time.
She learned about His Little Feet through a Long Beach volunteering project several years ago and fell in love with the mission and vision of the organization. Kristina is the former Miss Long Beach 2017, and she has been an active volunteer in the community since 2014. She was born and raised in Long Beach, and the city holds a special place in her heart.
Kristina enjoys living an active lifestyle. She has participated in many 5K/10K races, including the first annual His Little Feet Stomping out Poverty race in October 2020. As the Executive Secretary, she hopes to spread the mission of His Little Feet and inspire others to get involved in giving back to those in need.
Marjorie Cardenas
Executive Board Member
Marjorie joined His Little Feet Board of Directors in 2021! She lives with her husband in San Marcos. They have two adult children, Sean and Katherine, who are working professionals. Marjorie received her B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Education from the University of Southern California.
Marjorie recently retired after working in education for 31 years as a dual language immersion teacher, outreach coordinator, curriculum specialist and Vice Principal at LAUSD, LBCC, LBUSD, and SAUSD.
Marjorie was inspired by Hali’s work to seek donations of gently used shoes and start a nonprofit out of her garage. She supported Hali’s efforts by taking bins of socks and shoes to several schools in SAUSD for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Some donations also included school supplies, books, and uniforms.
Marjorie appreciates nature and the outdoors. She has participated in several half marathon races and enjoys hiking. She hopes to expand the mission of His Little Feet through fundraising and increasing awareness in communities across Southern California.
Eddie Baltodano
Executive Board Member
Eddie Baltodano, known as 'The Insurance Guy,' is a trusted partner for real estate professionals across California. With over 20 years of industry experience, Eddie combines deep insurance expertise with a passion for empowering his community.
As the founder of Advantage America and former Vice President of NAHREP Temecula, Eddie is committed to supporting professionals in the real estate industry with tailored insurance solutions.
He’s also the host of the Latino Hustle podcast, where he shares valuable insights from industry leaders.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Eddie provides a personal, knowledgeable service that sets him apart as a go-to resource for real estate professionals.
Jessica Castro
Executive Board Member
With nearly three decades of experience in the mortgage banking industry, Jessica has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to community impact.
Throughout her career as a loan officer, she has remained dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, offering compassionate, client-centered guidance, and tailoring financial solutions to meet each borrower's unique needs.
She also takes great pride in supporting our nation's heroes through the NAF Heroes program, designed to assist active military members and veterans.
Her guiding principles, loyalty, consistency, and commitment—have shaped a personal brand that stands out in the competitive mortgage industry. I have been honored to receive numerous accolades, including:
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President’s Club (Top 1% Loan Officers)
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Top 250 NAHREP Mortgage Originators
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2024 President, NAHREP Temecula Valley Chapter
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2023 Vice President, NAHREP Temecula Valley Chapter
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NAHREP Advocacy Chapter of the Year (Temecula Valley)
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NAHREP Alumni
These recognitions reflect not just professional achievement, but a commitment to advancing sustainable Hispanic homeownership and driving real change in the communities she serves.
Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with family and friends, staying active through sports, and traveling whenever she can.
She is truly honored to join the Board of His Little Feet. The organization’s mission to bring comfort, care, and joy to children aligns deeply with my personal values and passion for community service.
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Leilani Anderson
Executive Board Member
Leilani Anderson is a people-centered leader who thrives at the intersection of financial expertise and community service. Guided by a belief in building trust through relationships, she has dedicated her career to helping families and individuals find security and confidence in their futures.
Whether advising clients as a financial professional with New York Life or mentoring youth through Scouting and educational nonprofits, Leilani is known for her integrity, empathy, and ability to bring out the best in those around her.
Beyond her professional life, Leilani is deeply rooted in family and community. Married for nearly 20 years, she is the proud mother of two high school–aged sons, where she is an active presence both on and off the field as Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball Team Mom.
She has served on nonprofit boards, coordinated volunteer initiatives, and led youth programs, always bringing creativity, compassion, and a collaborative spirit. In her free time, Leilani enjoys audiobooks and crochet, balancing her love of learning and creativity with her commitment to building strong, connected communities.
Silvia Moreno
Executive Board Member
Silvia M. Moreno, is a U.S. military veteran who brings over 20 years of federal government leadership experience to the Board of Directors, with expertise in program and project management, budget and finance, and workforce development. She earned her Master of Business Administration from California State University, San Bernardino.
Silvia spent most of her career with the Department of Defense in Program Management roles. She currently serves as a Senior Management Analyst for a large federal agency, where she leads strategic initiatives that improve efficiency and strengthen organizational performance. She is highly experienced in managing diverse community programs, streamlining processes, and aligning strategic goals with mission outcomes to achieve operational excellence.
A dedicated advocate for military and veteran communities, Silvia has designed and led initiatives that expand career opportunities, education resources, and family support programs for service members and their families. She has also partnered with local and state organizations, including the Office of the First Lady of California, to secure funding and advance military spouse employment initiatives.
Silvia is passionate about community engagement and creating innovative, sustainable solutions that strengthen organizations and improve quality of life. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys reading, spending time at the beach, and making memories with her family.
Guided by a strong belief in service, integrity, and community, Silvia is deeply committed to using her skills to support nonprofit missions. Her involvement with His Little Feet reflects her dedication to creating opportunities, fostering hope, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children in need.
Christine Haley
Advisory Board Member
Christine has been a part of the His Little Feet team since 2016. She has built her career in the credit union industry, where she has used her expertise in finance and management to live out the credit union motto of“people helping people,” leading both at her credit union and as an active member of several committees and collaboration organizations all working to serve others better.
Her passion for children in need was ignited by a mission trip to Kenya in 2013, and since then she has returned several times and currently serves on the board of Tumaini international, an organization dedicated to bringing hope to under-served children there.
A wife and fiercely dedicated mother of seven, she can often be found outside in her vegetable garden or just hanging out with her family.
Gail Freedman
Advisory Board Member
Gail has served the His Little Feet team since 2019 in the roles of Treasurer (2019-2022), President (2022-2024), and Executive Board member (2025+). Professionally she works as a people leader for a fortune 100 health insurer. She currently oversees a staff of Agile software Product Owners (POs) who work with business and IT on multiple physician payment processing platforms. She has an MBA from USC, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Six-Sigma Process Improvement Green Belt (SSGB), a certified Agile Product Owner (PO), and a Just In Time (JIT) 4-step coach for UHC employees. She also recently completed a Leadership Certificate program from Harvard.
In her free time, she is a current Woman of Achievement Ms. Elegance International 2025 titleholder, a former Ms. Long Beach 2023 titleholder, a Long Beach Kappa Delta Alumnae chapter member, and an active volunteer in the Long Beach community. Gail values giving back to the community and helping children and has instilled those values in her sons. Her youngest son works with the Long Beach, CA Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Camp Tahquitz as Summer Camp Director, teaching young scouts nature center badges. In her free time she enjoys yoga, tennis, walking 5Ks, and adventures with her rescue pup. She and her family enjoy the outdoors and spending time together. Gail applies her leadership skills, philanthropic values, and non-profit and for-profit experience to support the His Little Feet mission to help children get the SHOES they need.
Dan Bacchetti
Advisory Board Member
Dan Bacchetti started working with His Little Feet in early 2018 and has been involved with special projects at His Little Feet as their inhouse consultant. Dan is currently the President and Owner of Bacchetti Advisory Services.
He received his MBA from the University of Southern California and undergraduate degree from San Diego State. During Dan’s 38 year career at Franklin Electric he served as their National Sales Manager and Regional Manager. His job required extensive travel thru the USA, Canada and Latin America.
Dan recently retired from Headwater Companies, a division of Franklin Electric, after serving on their Board of Advisors for 5 years.
Dan now enjoys spending time with his family, personal travel, civic duties and managing his consulting company. Dan is married with two sons and five grandchildren. Dan and his wife, Noel, enjoy seeing new places and have visited 22 countries and 48 states so far!
Los Angeles County
500 Terry Francois St.
San Francisco, CA 94158
Lydia House - Long Beach, CA
Un Mungo Preschool - Long Beach, CA
Precious Lamb Preschool - Long Beach, Ca
Olive Crest - Bellflower , CA
Long Beach Rescue Mission - Long Beach, CA
Beacon for Him - Long Beach, CA
Books & Buckets - Long Beach, CA
Safe Refuge - Long Beach, CA
Bethune Homeless Shelter - Long Beach, CA
For more information contact us at hali@hislitfeet.org
Orange County
Young Lives - Orange, CA
Thomas House Shelter - Garden Grove, CA
Santa Ana Unified School District
The Covenant House - Anaheim, CA
For more information contact us at hali@hislitfeet.org
Riverside County
Michelle's Place - Temecula, CA
Project Coffee Cup - Riverside, CA
Rancho Damacitas - Temecula, CA
Oak Grove - Temecula, CA
Birth Choice Center - Riverside, CA
Rose Again Foundation - Temecula, CA
CJ Smiles - Riverside, CA
For more information contact us at hali@hislitfeet.org
International Giving
Africa
Philippines
Mexico
Puerto Rico
For more information contact us at hali@hislitfeet.org
John Jonker
500 Terry Francois St.
San Francisco, CA 94158
Erin Wilson
Grant Writer
Info@hislitfeet.org
Jenna Wagner
Executive Assistant
Jenna@hislitfeet.org
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His Little Feet has provided over 26,000 pairs of shoes to children since in 2014.
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