We believe in the communities in which we do business and the importance of being a good neighbor. Throughout the year, Rack Room Shoes partners with various non-profit groups in the communities where we operate stores and internationally combining financial and volunteer support to assist organizations in making a positive difference.
Shoes That Fit
Imagine not going to school because you do not have shoes to wear, or wearing shoes so small that you are in pain each and every day. More children than you can imagine face this problem and often they skip school, or cannot concentrate on their schoolwork because they simply don't have shoes to wear or that fit.
With our customers support we help children in need nationwide by providing new shoes, so that children can attend school in comfort and with dignity, allowing them to concentrate on their studies rather than their circumstances. We have adopted over 400 schools in the communities where we operate stores, working with teachers and social workers to identify and assist the children most in need.
In 2008 our customers helped us to provide over 20,000 children with new shoes for school. For more information on the Shoes That Fit program at Rack Room Shoes visit our Shoes That Fit site www.shoesthatfitrackroomshoes.com
Word and Deed
Word and Deed has been serving communities in India and Africa for over 25 years. The work being done by Word and Deed is helping people to help themselves through programs that will change their lives forever.
Programs are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities it serves. Medical attention and care are an integral component of all programs which include: The Milk Supply program in India where mothers receive milk and medical attention for their infant children. Quarry Kids in India, taking children away from manual labor jobs and placing them in school and Kiuma, providing young students with the tools, training and certification to get trade jobs in the Tundura region of Tanzania.
- 100% of the change collected in our stores directly benefits Word and Deed participants
- Word and Deed programs are now offered in India, Africa, Moldavia and Greece
- To learn more about Word and Deed visit www.wordanddeed.us
If you are looking for support for your local non-profit organization, please contact us:
Email: community@rackroom.com
U.S Mail: RRS Community
8310 Technology Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
