Over the years, we have impacted the lives of thousands of clients, scholars, donors and leaders in the footwear industry; each one of them has an amazing story to tell. We invite you to tell us how Two Ten has impacted your life.
After six months without electricity, Two Ten is helping to turn the lights back on. Hurricane Maria was the most serious and damaging hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in history. “We thought we were going to die,” one footwear employee told Two Ten. “My house was shaking. You could hear the firecracker sound of electrical … Read More
Bruce Fendell, leading industry executive, passed away on December 5th after a courageous battle with lung cancer. At heart, Bruce was a “shoe dog”, devoting 30 years to the footwear industry, sharing his extraordinary talents with WSS, Fila, Adidas, and many other firms. Most recently Bruce worked as SVP Strategic Planning at WSS, formerly Warehouse … Read More
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Brooke Seales was in financial trouble – finding it difficult to pay her mortgage and other bills. Brooke was forced to put her house on the market because she could no longer afford to make monthly payments. She contacted Two Ten and spoke with our Support Services about her situation. They suggested Two Ten could provide financial … Read More
With the support of donors like you, Wendy* received financial assistance from Two Ten this winter. She was kind enough to share her story. “Ive worked in footwear for over 13 years as a store manager and during that time I referred many of my employees to Two Ten, but I never thought I would … Read More
Sally* received financial assistance from Two Ten a few months ago, and was kind enough to share her story. “We have been very blessed throughout our fifteen years of marriage, but 2015 proved to be a real challenge for us. After my husband was hurt, its been hard for him to find a job he … Read More
When I was at a point when I wasn’t sure where to turn Two Ten was there. So when my company invited us to participate in giving back to Two Ten how could I not? Ill never forget the day I picked up the phone and called. Its humbling to ask for help. … Read More
A loving daughter, conscientious student, and good natured child, Chloe was the picture of health. But after complaining of blurred vision, a trip to the doctor resulted in a devastating, life changing prognosis. Chloe, then just eight years old, was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor and needed life-saving surgery right away. For over … Read More
Darlenes* 22 year old daughter lived in a ground level apartment that was quickly filling with water. She was alone and desperate for a way out as the torrential rains continued to pound South Carolina. Nobody was prepared for what we experienced, said Darlene, I had to get her out of there. An hour later, … Read More
Suicide is a major public health concern. Over 40,000 people die by suicide each year in the United States; it is the 10th leading cause of death overall. Suicide is complicated and tragic but it is often preventable. Knowing the resources and where to turn can help save lives.
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