Shoes That Fit

Mercedes-Benz USA Hosts a “Holiday Love Celebration” by Teaming Up with Nonprofit Shoes That Fit and Atlanta Falcons’ Grady Jarrett to Donate Shoes to Children

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Mercredi, décembre 6, 2023
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Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) teamed up with Atlanta Falcons star and brand ambassador Grady Jarrett to hand out brand new shoes to students at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy in Atlanta.

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  • Yesterday, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) teamed up with Atlanta Falcons star and brand ambassador Grady Jarrett to hand out brand new shoes to students at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy in Atlanta.
  • The day-long event was part of MBUSA’s “Holiday Love Celebration” giveback with Shoes That Fit – a nonprofit organization that gives children new athletic shoes, so they are better equipped to attend school with dignity and joy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206089584/en/
    Mercedes-Benz USA employees deliver shoes and bring holiday cheer to students at partner school Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy in Atlanta.
  • “In the spirit of giving, Mercedes-Benz is proud to continue our work with ‘Shoes That Fit’ to ensure every child walks confidently into a brighter future.

Mercedes-Benz USA Teamed Up with Ludacris to Donate Shoes to Children as Part of Season to Shine Holiday Giving Program

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Mercredi, décembre 7, 2022
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“We are thrilled to partner with Shoes That Fit and to have donated sneakers to students across the country - this is a tangible step to ensure children arrive at school with confidence -- prepared to learn, play and succeed,” said Dimitris Psillakis, president and CEO of MBUSA. “We are committed to helping the next generation thrive, and make a lasting contribution to our local communities and beyond.”

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  • Today, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) donated new shoes to children across the country as part of their Season to Shine holiday giving program through Shoes That Fit, a nonprofit organization that gives kids new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy.
  • MBUSA teamed up with brand ambassador Ludacris and The Ludacris Foundation to deliver donated shoes to students in Atlanta.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005922/en/
    Ludacris helps hand out new shoes to students at Miles Elementary School in Atlanta, GA as part of Mercedes-Benz USA's holiday giving campaign, Season to Shine.
  • Ludacris helped MBUSA employee volunteers deliver shoes and brought holiday cheer to students.

NATIONAL NONPROFIT SHOES THAT FIT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF GIVING

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Mercredi, août 31, 2022
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At a time when many for-profit businesses were shuttering, Shoes that Fit was thriving and continuing to help our most vulnerable children across the country.

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  • At a time when many for-profit businesses were shuttering, Shoes that Fit was thriving and continuing to help our most vulnerable children across the country.
  • When someone hears "Shoes That Fit," I often see a question in their eyes why shoes?
  • Each child gets individually measured for their new shoes to ensure they are truly getting "shoes that fit."
  • Please help us continue our mission and ensure that no child misses school because they don't have shoes that fit.

Nordstrom to Provide 25,000 Pairs of Brand-New Nike Sneakers to Kids in Need

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Lundi, août 16, 2021
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For the past 11 years, the fashion retailer has partnered with its customers to provide over 240,000 pairs of brand-new, properly fitting shoes to kids in need in local communities where Nordstrom operates.

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  • For the past 11 years, the fashion retailer has partnered with its customers to provide over 240,000 pairs of brand-new, properly fitting shoes to kids in need in local communities where Nordstrom operates.
  • This year with Nike as the exclusive shoe partner, Nordstrom has committed to helping more than 25,000 kids start the school year right with a pair of brand-new and properly fitting Nike sneakers.
  • "Nike is a long-standing brand partner with Nordstrom," said Tacey Powers, executive vice president, general merchandise manager, shoes.
  • All students will leave with their brand-new Nike sneakers and a gift bag including a pair of socks donated by Nike.

Nordstrom To Give 25,000 Kids In Need A Step In The Right Direction For Back To School

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Lundi, août 5, 2019
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This partnership aims to support students and families to start the school year off right with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play and thrive.

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  • This partnership aims to support students and families to start the school year off right with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play and thrive.
  • From August 5 through September 15, visit any U.S. Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Nordstrom Local or Last Chance location, or go online to Nordstrom.com or NordstromRack.com to find a $10 Shoes That Fit giving card.
  • "If anyone understands the confidence a new pair of shoes can provide, it's Nordstrom," said Kristin Frossmo, executive vice president, general merchandise manager of shoes at Nordstrom.
  • Help ensure that no child misses school because they don't have shoes that fit by visiting our website http://www.shoesthatfit.org .

25,000 Kids To Receive The Gift Of Shoes This Back To School Season

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Lundi, août 6, 2018
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"It's remarkable what a pair of new shoes can do for a child and their self-esteem," said Amy Fass, executive director at Shoes That Fit.

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  • "It's remarkable what a pair of new shoes can do for a child and their self-esteem," said Amy Fass, executive director at Shoes That Fit.
  • We're so happy that Nordstrom and their customers are working with us to make that happen this back to school season."
  • Each giving card goes toward the gift of one pair of New Balance shoes for a child in need in the local community.
  • "Shoes That Fit made a tremendous impact on our school and community," said Melissa Gray, Chicago Public Schools community liaison.