Always thinking about new ways to support the Two Ten Footwear Foundation and its mission, industry veteran and past Board of Directors member Alan Colman recently helped Two Ten establish a new fundraising opportunity for the Common Good Fund. Alan worked with Two Ten staff and a Board-assigned committee to develop the Share Your Shoes … Read More
On Halloween Eve, The Salvation Army in West Harlem, NY was filled with lots of happy, yelling kids, running around, eating candy, painting pumpkins and posing as their favorite Super Heroes. Not to be outdone, we brought our own team of Footwear Cares “Super Heroes” who helped set up the gym, decorate tables, pass out … Read More
The following is a letter from James, a Two Ten client who was helped in 2018. In September, my wife was hospitalized with internal bleeding and was given a small chance to survive. She lost over half of her blood, her body could not carry oxygen due to lack of blood cells, and the hospital did … Read More
Beth Goldstein, Executive Director for the NPD Group, recently hosted a WIFI Lunch & Learn Webinar focused on the state of the fashion/comfort footwear market. Beth shared valuable insights around the rebound of retail growth in the footwear space, the top channels of distribution, growth percentages for both the in-store and online spaces, and the … Read More
This article was originally posted in Footwear News on October 5, 2018 The Two Ten Footwear Foundation has found a smart new way to give back. The Waltham, Mass.-based charitable organization has launched Share Your Shoes, a program that will convert donated footwear inventory into critically needed emergency funds for industry employees in crisis. The … Read More
The following is a letter from Brook, a Two Ten client who was helped in 2018. In the last year, I’ve become a single mom and was left with all of the financial burdens from my previous relationship. It has been a struggle trying to figure out if I can pay my mortgage and other … Read More
If you’re not listening to podcasts yet, it’s time to get started. There are thousands of available podcasts that range from every imaginable topic, and they are easier to access than ever. Available right on the podcast app on your phone, you can download and listen to a variety of shows. Below, Two Ten created … Read More
The jack-o-lanterns are out, the cobwebs are up, trick-or-treating is almost here. Before the celebrations can start, the scariest nights of the year must first come to pass, Mid-Terms! Don’t worry, we’ve created a small list of ways for you to survive this year. Tips for Surviving Mid-Terms: Take a quick break. Staring at your … 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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