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We Belong! YOU BELONG!! Tuesday the DSW Denver Market leveraged several of our company partnerships to give back!! YourCause is our newest addition to our employee benefits, allowing us to earn money for our favorite charities while we volunteer. I was able to donate $105 to Cancer Research from my YourCause efforts in honor of one of our most inspiring DSW leaders, Jen Chapman. As we volunteered with a favorite, Soles4Souls, we also earned more YourCause from Blackbaud funds to support the non-profits our team is passionate about!! DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse ensures We Belong! American Association for Cancer Research Molly Dunn Teresa Kent West Kelly Nedd Samantha Couder Mindy Albillar Angela Nelson Alex McGhee Reba Brooks Jazmine Luna Steve Echelard Isaac Lopez Cody Peyton Michelle Bruns

Thanks to our donors and partners, we've been able to continue to support victims of LA wildfires. This past month, we held events with the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica and Los Angeles County Office of Education, providing relief to those impacted. A special thanks to the amazing brands that have donated to our wildfire relief efforts: Bioworld Zumiez Allbirds Joyasol Columbia Sportswear Company VF Corporation Thursday Boot Company Reef Rothy's Vans Vessi kate spade new york ThirdLove Thrasher Sports Apparel Bombas Coach As we continue to provide relief, we are thankful for our incredible partners that help make it happen: Boys and Girls Club of Santa monica plus other Boys and Girls Club locations across LA Los Angeles County Office of Education Welcome Wish Convoy of Hope PUC Schools - Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools Allies for Every Child YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Together, we are making a difference and bringing hope to those in need. #4Relief #GiveShoesGiveLove #CommunitySupport

🌟 Did you know our employees have the opportunity to participate in a global experience trip and witness our mission in action after two years with Soles4Souls? ⬇️ Last week, another group of our dedicated employees traveled to Honduras, where they saw firsthand the incredible difference shoes are making! During their trip, they connected with our 4Opportunity partners and took part in three shoe-giving events, providing hundreds of children with brand new shoes. These events not only offer new shoes but also allow our partners to engage with the communities and identify potential entrepreneurs. Beyond witnessing our mission in action, our team also explored the rich culture and stunning sights of Honduras, including the Mayan ruins in Copán. We are immensely proud of our team for their unwavering commitment to our mission. Another unforgettable Soles4Souls employee trip in the books. #giveshoesgivelove #companyculture #globalexperiences

Soles4Souls hosted our first Inaugural Pickleball tournament in South Florida in collaboration with BasetoPickle! Here is a recap video below!

Happy Black History Month! Together let's honor, reflect, learn, and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black history, culture, and excellence. 💙✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackHistory #SocialImpact

In the wake of the devastating L.A. wildfires, Soles4Souls is working with direct partners on the ground in the L.A. area that are able to bring essential support to impacted communities. 💙👟 Thanks to your generosity, we're shipping out new shoes and clothing to families in need. Visit the link below to learn more and make a donation today—every dollar helps. 🙏 https://lnkd.in/g7eKN8Zi #4Relief #LAWildfires #Soles4Souls #TogetherForLA

“Buy less, choose well, make it last.” - Vivienne Westwood This call to action urges us all - brands, retailers, and consumers - to rethink our impact. With fast fashion doubling production while garment lifespans shrink, change must begin with the industry. Fashion generates £23 billion in UK tax revenue and employs millions globally but is responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas emissions - more than aviation and shipping combined. The solution? Embrace circularity: reduce waste, reuse materials, recycle products, and recover value at every stage. Our latest report offers practical steps for brands to lead the way in sustainability while maintaining market success. Read the full report https://lnkd.in/g6-u8VW3

🌟 Soles4Souls is excited to welcome three exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors! 🌟 Please join us in celebrating the addition of Vanessa LeFebvre, Michelle Poole, and Evan Rosen to the Soles4Souls family. Each brings an incredible wealth of expertise, innovation, and global impact that will help us continue to break the cycle of poverty and empower communities worldwide. Vanessa LeFebvre has a remarkable career rooted in multi-channel retail, from learning on the shop floors of her parents' business to leading in top-tier organizations like Macy's, Adidas, and Hanesbrands. Her global perspective and passion for retail innovation will be invaluable to our mission. Michelle Poole is a visionary brand builder with over 30 years of experience revitalizing global fashion and lifestyle brands. As the former President of Crocs, Michelle’s proven ability to lead and inspire teams aligns perfectly with our commitment to creating opportunities for those in need. Evan Rosen is a supply chain and logistics leader with over 25 years of experience managing operations across the globe. Currently serving as President of the Americas Region and Global Chief Commercial Officer for EFL, Evan's deep understanding of global shipping solutions will drive our efforts to deliver impact efficiently and effectively. We are honored to have such accomplished leaders join us as we work toward creating sustainable opportunities and lasting change. Welcome, Vanessa, Michelle, and Evan! 🙌 📢 Let’s give them a warm welcome in the comments below!

This past year, we had the incredible privilege of partnering with the NRF Student Ambassador Program, representing over 120 universities across the U.S. Together, these passionate students collected more than 7,600 pairs of shoes to help create opportunity and break the cycle of poverty around the world. 🌍👟 This year we’re thrilled to be at the 2025 NRF Student Program conference in NYC, celebrating this amazing accomplishment and encouraging students to keep making a sustainable difference. 💙 To all the NRF ambassadors: Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and commitment to giving back. Your efforts have made a real impact in communities across the globe, and we’re so excited to continue this journey together. 📽️ Check out highlights from the ambassadors' inspiring work in the video! #NRFStudentProgram #Soles4Souls #PartnershipForImpact #GivingBack #SocialImpact #Sustainability

Every second, a truckload of wearable clothes is burned or buried in landfills, with over 70% of discarded clothing meeting this fate - often due to excess inventory in the fashion industry. At Soles4Souls, we offer a better solution: turning overstock into opportunities for those in need while protecting the planet. Our programs divert waste from landfills, empower entrepreneurs in low-income countries, and support children experiencing homelessness. Since 2006, we have: > Diverted 99M pounds of textiles from landfills > Created $664M in economic impact > Helped transform waste into resources and opportunities Read the full story and discover how your brand can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/gTmeG6VX