SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 Sponsors!



















Meet our 2023 Shoe Guys!

Michael Rosengarden
Michael is a member of the Board of Directors for A Safe Place, owner of Autohaus on Edens, and reigning King of Sole.

Richard Kolodziej
Rich is an attorney, musician, and songwriter from Chicago. When he's not practicing law, he is usually on tour with his band.
Total Amount Raised: $575

Dennis Smith
Dennis is a long time support of A Safe Place and excited to be a part of the Shoe Guys!
Total Raised so far: $865

Nate Kalmes
Nate is an avid shoe lover who's passionate about A Safe Place's mission to end domestic violence and human trafficking!
Total Raised so far: $200

Fred Smith
Fred is a counselor at A Safe Place, music lover, drummer, dreamer, cigar aficionado, seeker, kayaker, cat lover, and shoe lover!

Michael Cook
Michael works at A Safe Place, is originally from New Jersey, and enjoys long walks on the beach!

Daniel blaine
Daniel has been involved with A Safe Place since 5th grade and has gone from victim, to survivor, and now advocate for others facing domestic violence and human trafficking!
Total Raised so far: $300

Gavin hammock
Gavin is a hospital corpsman in the navy and is currently attending college doing his prerequisites for pre-med!
Total Raised so far: $20

Kevin Stevens
Kevin is honored to serve on the board for A Safe Place, blessed to be married to Alisa, and raising two amazing kids, Christian and Victoria!

Jason Lenzi
Jason is the Chief Programs Officer at A Safe Place and is a lover of rock n roll, disc golf, and can often be found cheering for his 16-year-old daughter's sporting endeavors!

Kevin Kowalski
Kevin is a husband, son, brother, and father to four girls. He's an engineer by day, and a swim coach a few nights a week. He enjoys a wide variety of activities, but enjoys spending time with his wife and family foremost!

Travis Pons
Travis was born and raised on a farm in Western Illinois but spent a lot of his younger days living throughout different parts of the United States working for companies as a safety professional. He married his wife Amy in 2014 and they live in Mundelein with their two dogs, Jake and Laurel!

James Beaman
James is a family man and outside of work he enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, two daughters and son. His passion is sports and keeping his family happy!
Thank you to our In Kind Donors!
Thank you to our marketplace Vendors!







