STEPPING OUT FOR OTHERS

The Wisconsin Heels Project

Our Mission

The Wisconsin Heels Project was created to celebrate the power of community. Our group seeks to empower others through service, social activism, and heels-themed events and activities while also promoting integrative health and personal support.

About Us: Our Beginnings

The Wisconsin Heels Project was created by four inspiring women in Madison, Wisconsin during the early 2000’s. Two were graduate students at the University of Wisconsin, and the others were local business owners. Their initial goal was to engage in community service and social activism while spotlighting the power of women by organizing heels-themed events like marches and 5k’s. The project rapidly expanded into the arenas of integrative health and personal support, which are core aspects of our mission today.

Service promotes community. Together we are strong.

Community Matters: A Legacy of Giving Back

The Wisconsin Heels Project has a long and proud history of helping others. In the early 2000’s, we organized marches featuring women in high heels who walked the streets of Madison and Milwaukee to raise funds for women’s health initiatives and other community causes.

From Marches To Modeling

Events like marches are how we got started, but our project took on a new direction in the early days when three local veterans returned home from their military service grappling with the devastating, multifaceted, life-altering challenges of trauma.The founders of the Wisconsin Heels Project didn't hesitate to respond. They started hosting private weekly social gatherings where they provided their services as heels and foot models to boost their morale, build camaraderie, and help them make healing connections. The results were remarkably positive, and the project continued to flourish, fostering awareness about holistic wellness concepts and the power of positive touch.

Our Mission Today

Today, we’re continuing our mission, this time focusing on raising awareness about complex PTSD and supporting a trauma survivor in need. Our goal is to help this individual fund essential medical care and save their home.Inspired by the "Heels For Combat Boots" initiative, we will be selling art, our footwear, and branded merchandise to fuel our mission.By supporting the Wisconsin Heels Project, you're not just getting unique products, you're contributing to a cause that truly matters.

Opportunities

Join our passionate team and make a difference! Here are some exciting opportunities to get involved:Session Models
We are looking for compassionate and supportive models to participate in private socials designed to help a trauma survivor heal. This is a unique opportunity to provide positive support and aid a survivor's recovery.Public Event Models
Help us shine a light on complex PTSD and raise critical funds for a trauma survivor in need! We're seeking enthusiastic models to participate in our upcoming fundraising events this fall.Recruiting Champion
Do you have a strong network of local contacts? We're seeking a dedicated person to help us find additional models for our session and event roles.Ready to join us? Contact us today to learn more about these roles and how you can be a part of the Wisconsin Heels Project!