Famous Footwear Reaches First $1 Million Donation to Ticket to Dream Foundation
November 18 2020 - 9:53AM
Business Wire
More than 19,000 shoes donated to support
foster children around the U.S. to date
Famous Footwear has announced today the first $1 million raised
for its national charity partner Ticket to Dream Foundation. This
donation was made possible by contributions made by customers in
Famous Footwear stores throughout the U.S. since July, and will
help improve the lives of more than 54,000 foster kids of all
ages.
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“It’s incredible what our customers have been able to give in
just a few short months since our partnership began in July,” said
Mike Edwards, incoming president of Famous Footwear. “Our store
Associates really embraced this partnership and encouraged support
at checkout. In addition to this first monetary donation, to date
we have been able to give more than 19,000 pairs of shoes and items
just in time for the holidays.”
A portion of the proceeds will go towards donations for the
holiday season, including 1,700 pairs of Converse sneakers, holiday
décor and gifts for group homes, and providing toys and necessities
to foster youth around the country including warm coats, toys and
more.
“At a time when donations are down and the needs of foster youth
are higher than ever, this donation from Famous Footwear couldn’t
come at a better time. The holidays are particularly hard for
foster youth who are away from family and friends, with social
distancing making those connections even harder. This holiday
season will be an emotional one for many kids. This gift allows us
to increase these moments of joy, the wonder of a gift under the
tree just for them and the tech accessories like ear buds, laptops
and more that will help them learn. This first step is an
incredible one with Famous Footwear and we can’t wait to see how
many kids we can reach in 2021,” said Gina Davis, executive
director of Ticket to Dream Foundation.
Earlier this year Famous Footwear announced Ticket to Dream
Foundation as its official national charity partner.
Ticket to Dream Foundation is dedicated to providing hope and
opportunity for foster children across the nation, so they can
focus on being kids. They believe it starts with joining forces
with businesses and local communities to ensure foster youth of all
ages have the school supplies, holiday gifts, properly fitting
clothing and shoes that all children need to thrive. Ticket to
Dream partners with over 200 non-profit foster care agencies,
reaching 175,000 children across the country, to help foster youth
quickly and efficiently in communities.
Famous Footwear is supporting this multi-year partnership
through the following:
- Famous shoppers can donate at the register when they’re
shopping in-store. Customers will have the option to round up to
the nearest dollar or donate other amounts based on their
preference
- Famous is donating shoes direct to Ticket to Dream Foundation
to be allocated nationwide based on need
- Supporters are also able to make additional donations online at
tickettodream.org/famous
About Famous Footwear: Famous Footwear was founded on one simple
idea: everyone deserves to feel the joy that comes from a new pair
of shoes. And today, across the US, Canada and even online, we make
sure families experience that joy with styles from top brands
that’ll make everyone feel on top of the world. You’ll find styles
for women, men, and kids from favorites like Nike, Vans, Steve
Madden, Timberlands, Dr. Martens, Converse and many more. Whatever
your style, we want to help you wear it with confidence.
Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc. (NYSE: CAL) – a diverse
portfolio of global footwear brands dedicated to helping every
person find the perfect pair of shoes. With a legacy of over 130
years of craftsmanship and passion for fit, Caleres continues their
mission of inspiring people to feel good… feet first.
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