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Famous Footwear Partners with Ticket to Dream Foundation to Provide Essentials to over 60,000 Foster Children this Giving Tuesday through the Holiday Season
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Famous Footwear, a brand under Caleres (NYSE: CAL), is collaborating with Ticket to Dream Foundation this Giving Tuesday to support foster children across the U.S. Customers can donate in-store or online, helping provide gifts, laptops, and experiences to those in need. Since 2020, Famous Footwear has raised over $8.8 million for the foundation, with contributions this year including over 7,400 slippers, nearly 15,000 pairs of socks, and 4,800 pairs of Crocs. The initiative highlights Famous Footwear's community commitment and support for over 60,000 foster youth.
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Raised over $8.8 million for Ticket to Dream Foundation since 2020.
Provided significant items for foster youth, including over 7,400 slippers and nearly 15,000 pairs of socks.
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
This Giving Tuesday and beyond, Famous Footwear (one of the Caleres brands, NYSE: CAL) in partnership with Ticket to Dream Foundation, is helping spread holiday cheer to foster kids all over the country. Customer donations made in-store, in the Famous Footwear app and online at famousfootwear.com will help provide foster youth across the U.S. with holiday gifts, laptop access, new shoes and slippers, and amazing new experiences.
Famous Footwear has partnered with Ticket to Dream Foundation since 2020 to help foster kids and give customers the opportunity to invest in foster youth within their communities. In total, Famous Footwear has raised over $8.8 million for Ticket to Dream Foundation to date. This year, through the generosity of its shoppers, Famous Footwear will help check off holiday wish list items including:
Over 7,400 Birkenstock slippers
Nearly 15,000 pairs of socks and winter accessories
Nearly 300 new laptops and over 2,200 tech accessories
4,800 pairs of Crocs shoes and socks
Over 14,000 toys and gifts
Additionally, to help make spirits bright, Famous Footwear hosted a home makeover for a local St. Louis foster family and hosted five shopping sprees, in addition to funding over 1,000 holiday experiences.
“Famous Footwear is our biggest supporter for the holiday season,” said Gina Davis, CEO of Ticket to Dream Foundation. “They help light up the holidays for over 60,000 foster kids whether that is a new laptop to keep up in school, gifts under the tree or cozy feet. The holiday season can be especially hard for foster youth away from family and friends, so we hope these moments of joy and normalcy bring these children comfort and cheer. Santa’s sleigh is filling up fast!”
Recently, “The Home for the Holidays Makeover,” by Ticket to Dream Foundation and Famous Footwear, selected a family in Ballwin, Missouri, to receive a free home makeover. The Blumenthal family has fostered over 175 children since they became foster parents over 20 years ago. Famous Footwear and Ticket to Dream were able to fulfill the family’s holiday gift wish list, and provide a more comfortable and peaceful space for the children. They also created a new sense of belonging and individuality for the children, who each received personalized bedroom makeovers.
“As we look forward to another festive season and take pause to express gratitude, we are honored to have the support of our Associates and customers who make these donations possible and share our belief that every child has what it takes to achieve a great future,” said Mike Edwards, president of Famous Footwear.
To inquire about additional information, please contact FF@codedagency.com.
About Ticket to Dream:
Ticket to Dream Foundation works to ensure those experiencing the foster care system have everyday essentials and opportunities to thrive by working in partnership with a nationwide network of supporters, corporations, and over 200 non-profit foster care agencies to help foster youth quickly and efficiently in local communities. Over the years Ticket to Dream has helped over 2.4 million foster children. To learn more, please visit www.tickettodream.org.
About Famous Footwear:
Famous Footwear was founded on one simple idea: everyone deserves to feel the joy that comes from a new pair of shoes. And today, with nearly 900 stores across the US and Canada, and online at famousfootwear.com and famousfootwear.ca, Famous Footwear is the local family footwear shop, where you’ll always find the right shoes from everyone’s favorite brands, including Nike, Hey Dude, Converse, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, LifeStride, Naturalizer, Dr. Martens, and many more. Famous Footwear – helping individuals, families and communities step into their own unique joy.
About Caleres:
Caleres (NYSE: CAL) is a diverse portfolio of global footwear brands that include Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Vionic, Vince, Franco Sarto, Dr. Scholl’s Shoes and more. Our products are available virtually everywhere - in the nearly 1,000 retail stores we operate, in hundreds of major department and specialty stores, on our branded e-commerce sites, and on many additional third-party retail websites. Combined, these brands make Caleres a company with both a legacy and a mission. Our legacy is our more than 140 years of craftsmanship and our passion for fit, while our mission is to continue to inspire people to feel great… feet first. Visit caleres.com to learn more about us.
What is the partnership between Famous Footwear and Ticket to Dream Foundation?
Famous Footwear has partnered with Ticket to Dream Foundation since 2020 to support foster children by providing gifts and resources during the holiday season.
How much has Famous Footwear raised for Ticket to Dream Foundation?
Famous Footwear has raised over $8.8 million for Ticket to Dream Foundation to date.
What items has Famous Footwear donated to foster youth?
This year, Famous Footwear donated over 7,400 slippers, nearly 15,000 pairs of socks, 300 laptops, and 4,800 pairs of Crocs.
How does Famous Footwear support foster children during the holidays?
Famous Footwear supports foster children by facilitating customer donations that provide gifts, laptops, and experiences to enhance the holiday season.
What impact has Famous Footwear made on foster children?
Famous Footwear's contributions and initiatives aim to benefit over 60,000 foster youth by providing essential items and joyful experiences.
