Famous Footwear Announces National Partnership
with Ticket to Dream Foundation
Famous Footwear believes that everyone, especially those in
need, deserve to experience the confidence that comes from a new
pair of shoes. We all deserve to Feel A Little Famous. In a new
partnership with Ticket to Dream Foundation, Famous Footwear will
help foster youth across the U.S. feel famous, too.
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Ticket to Dream’s Program Director Mauri
Knowles and Program Officer Juan Garcia unload 12,000 pairs of
shoes at Pride Industries in Roseville, CA. The shoes were donated
by Famous Footwear and they will be shipped across the country to
non-profit, foster care agencies that partner with Ticket to Dream.
(Photo: Business Wire)
Famous Footwear today announced Ticket to Dream is now its
official national charity partner.
Ticket to Dream 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.
“Working with the Famous Footwear team to develop a unique
program that engages customers, inspires employees and brings much
needed resources to foster kids across the country, quite simply
will change lives and leave a lasting impression with every step,”
said Gina Davis, Executive Director of Ticket to Dream Foundation.
“Now more than ever we need to ensure these youth do not get left
behind in school, helping them feel self-confident, and confident
they have the essentials – like new shoes and school supplies – to
be like every other child.”
“Together we plan to engage employees, customers, and vendors to
work together to improve the lives and futures of foster kids of
all ages,” said Molly Adams, president of Famous Footwear, a
Caleres brand. “Whether that’s lacing up a new pair of kicks,
having essential care items on hand , equipping them with school
essentials or celebrating the joy of the holidays.”
Famous Footwear will activate this new, multi-year partnership
through the following:
- Famous Footwear donated over 12,000 new pairs of shoes in
August to foster kids throughout the country preparing them for the
back-to-school season
- Famous shoppers can make a donation 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
- As donations are collected, Famous Footwear and Ticket to Dream
will provide supplies for back-to-school and additional essentials
throughout the fall season
- Supporters are also able to make additional donations online at
tickettodream.org/famous.
“So often kids of all ages enter foster care with shoes in bad
shape or sized too small. Famous Footwear’s donation of new shoes
means kids can instantly be provided with shoes they can run in,
make them feel special, and be proud of. These new shoes mean kids
can play and go about their day just like any other child, ready to
just be kids,” added Davis. “A new pair of shoes, particularly when
you’ve never owned one before, makes you feel special, creates
hope. Hope for a better day, a feeling of joy and for many, the
ability to play with feet that feel great. Famous Footwear’s
donation of new shoes and commitment to helping foster kids across
the country will create smiles for thousands of foster kids and we
can’t thank them enough.”
“These efforts are just the beginning and we look forward to
working with Ticket to Dream and all of their partners to help
these extraordinary kids feel Famous,” said Adams.
To find a store near you or learn more about Famous Footwear
visit famousfootwear.com.
About Ticket to Dream Foundation: The Ticket to Dream
Foundation is a national non-profit dedicated to providing hope and
opportunity to foster children of all ages, so they can just be
kids. Joining forces with companies, communities and non-profits,
they work to ensure foster children have the essentials they need
to thrive and build self-esteem like new shoes, school supplies,
clothing, holiday gifts, and laptops to keep up in school. They
fund vital support services and enriching life experiences that
allow foster youth to reach their full potential, avoiding future
homelessness and unemployment. Over the years Ticket to Dream has
helped over 1.8 million foster children. To learn more, please
visit www.tickettodream.org.
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, all 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. – 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.
About Caleres: Caleres (NYSE: CAL) is the home of today’s
most coveted footwear brands and represents a diverse portfolio
spanning all of life’s styles and experiences. Every shoe tells a
story and Caleres has the perfect fit for every one of them. Our
collections have been developed and acquired to meet the evolving
needs of today’s assorted and growing global audiences, with
consumer insights driving every aspect of the innovation, design,
and craft that go into our distinctly positioned brands, including
Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Vionic,
Dr. Scholl’s Shoes, and more. The Caleres story is most simply
defined by the company’s mission: Inspire people to feel great…feet
first.
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Gina Davis Ticket to Dream Foundation 206-304-2887
gdavis@tickettodream.org
Kelly Malone Caleres 314-854-4093 kmalone@caleres.com
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