Charanor almost lost her home. Breaking into this industry can be difficult, so can starting a new business. The strains of a new business became compounded when she found herself in financial trouble. After calling Two Ten, Charanor was able to keep her home and continue to pursue her passions.
*Special thanks to Charanor for sharing her story at the 2018 Two Ten Annual Gala.
In 2019, Payless Shoes closed all of its 2,000 stores and cut 16,000 jobs. The fallout was difficult for their employees, as the benefits and pay they depended on literally disappeared. Since Payless’ closure in June 2019, hundreds of former Payless employees have reached out to Two Ten for assistance – with more continuing to … Read More
Two Ten Footwear Foundation partnered with Footwear News and their FN Labs to celebrate our 80th anniversary with a series of opinion pieces written by footwear people from across the industry. The Power of a Hand Up. Life is a journey. It’s filled with stumbling blocks and sharp turns, bridges, and paths of uncertainty. But … Read More
The following is a letter from a footwear family who was helped by Two Ten in 2019. To say that your guidance and support to my family during this extremely stressful time is greatly appreciated does not seem to be enough. You have demonstrated kindness, empathy, and a level of determination to get us the … Read More
Mariah was one of two recipients of the Bruce Fendell Scholarship. She tells her story at our Gala, and Rachel Fendell Satinsky, Bruce’s daughter, describes what this scholarship means to her family.
Charanor almost lost her home. Breaking into this industry can be difficult, so can starting a new business. The strains of a new business became compounded when she found herself in financial trouble. After calling Two Ten, Charanor was able to keep her home and continue to pursue her passions. *Special thanks to Charanor for … 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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