Company Strives To Tie Shoes, And Ethics, Together
Posted on April 14, 2012 in Dance shoes
Gideon Shoes makes handcrafted hip-hop sneakers inspired, designed and marketed by young people at a youth center in a tough suburb of Sydney. But the company is struggling to balance its values with the brutal realities of production and competition. read more
Nature Shop Donates $35,000 of 2011 Profits to ‘Good Causes’
Posted on April 10, 2012 in New balance shoes
As part of their 10% profit pledge, Nature Shop has recently donated a total over $35,000 to charities and environmental causes.(PRWEB) March 23, 2012 Nature Shop is an online retailer of nature inspired products who strives to support causes, not only by way of charitable donations but also by being environmentally responsible. Nature Shop has instated a ‘10% profit pledge’ as an initiative to ...
DaVita Teammates Donate Record Numbers of Shoes to Santa Ana School Children
Posted on April 10, 2012 in Shoes
DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services that is committed to improving the quality of life for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), announced today that California teammates (employees) outfitted 1,030 students at Lincoln Elementary School with a new pair of athletic shoes and socks today through the charity “Shoes that Fit.” Shoes that Fit strives to ...
Nonprofit Donates Brushes, Teaches Children Oral Care | The Daily Nexus
Posted on February 22, 2012 in Toms shoes
UCSB alumna Christina Ramirez recently founded the nonprofit organization One Brush, which strives to supply low-income children with the proper tools for maintaining oral hygiene.
Soletron Exclusive: Interview With Premier Boutique – Palo Alto, CA
Posted on January 16, 2012 in Clarks shoes
Soletron recently caught up with the folks at Premier Boutique in Palo Alto, California and had an opportunity to chat. Premier strives to provide customers with the latest casual trends in footwear and apparel.
The PG's Top 10 in fiction, nonfiction
Posted on January 13, 2012 in Adidas shoes
Not all "best" lists are created equal, but many are the products of prejudice, agendas, the herd mentality and desperation. The Post-Gazette strives to eliminate those factors from its choices. We only peek at the other lists after we've decided on our choices, drawn from the newspaper's collection of reviews, then maybe make a few adjustments, but only a few.
The PG's Top 10 in fiction, nonfiction
Posted on January 04, 2012 in Mens shoes
Not all "best" lists are created equal, but many are the products of prejudice, agendas, the herd mentality and desperation. The Post-Gazette strives to eliminate those factors from its choices. We only peek at the other lists after we've decided on our choices, drawn from the newspaper's collection of reviews, then maybe make a few adjustments, but only a few.
Running program gives kids guidance
Posted on October 16, 2011 in Running shoes
When Claire Grove puts on her running shoes each day, she feels the power - the power to make change. As she runs, her mind flows as she thinks about life, her dreams and the people she continually strives to help. "Running the first mile or two ...
NO TIME FOR EXCUSES
Posted on July 05, 2011 in Dansko shoes
Kyle Maynard is a living testament to courage and perseverance. Being a congenital amputee hasn't restricted him from having a passion for life. While most people would wallow in self pity if they were born without arms and legs, the 25-year-old American motivational speaker has beaten the odds set against him to live a life filled with goals and expectations which he strives to reach with ...