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Hurricane Helene: Remembering Two Ten’s Impact One Year Later

December 15, 2025

When Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville in fall 2024, forcing the longtime family-owned Tops for Shoes to close for 18 days, more than 40 employees were left without income amid widespread damage and shortages. Two Ten Footwear Foundation stepped in quickly, providing emergency disaster relief that helped employees stay afloat during the crisis and left a lasting impact on the Tops for Shoes team.

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