TOMS Giving in the U.S. – Helping American Children in Need #OneForOne

There are those who talk about making a difference in the world and there are those who are actually doing it.

One company is literally walking the walk, and helping others do so more comfortably. That company is TOMS Shoes.

You may be familiar with TOMS one-for-one campaign. For every shoe purchased, TOMS gives away one pair of shoes to a needy child somewhere in the world. Over the years, TOMS has provided over ten million pairs of shoes to those who might not otherwise have shoes. They are the poster-child for corporate philanthropy as their mission is a key component of every product sold.

Blake Mycoskie, the Founder of TOMS shoes, has announced that the company and their Giving Partners have added a national focus to their One-for-One program by committing to give at least one million pairs of new shoes to needy children in America by the end of 2014.

I have not owned a pair of TOMS shoes, but I will be purchasing my first pair as a result of seeing the valuable work this company is doing.

Check out this video to see what the current mission is all about.

Here are some of the shoes TOMS is giving away in their One-for-One program.

First, there is the tried and true Canvas Unisex Slip-Ons. There\’s a lot of colors to choose from and these look pretty comfortable.

Then there is TOMS line of sports shoes. These are more for physical activity.

Finally there are the winter boots. Living in Colorado these could come in handy. They are fleece-lined (for happy warm feet), waterproof and have an adjustable fit.

I\’m happy to support a company with such a fantastic mission. I believe strongly enough in what TOMS is doing that I am part of the TOMS #OneforOne paid brand ambassador program. All opinions expressed are my own.

If you read my emails or listen to my podcast, you know I always sign off with the phrase \”do good stuff.\”

TOMS is doing good stuff and I hope you will consider supporting them by getting a pair of shoes and providing a child in need with something new for his or her feet.

TOM One-for-One in America