Famous Footwear 2006 Annual Report Download - page 17

GIVING BACK
Brown Shoe donated hundreds of brand new
Buster Brown shoes to deserving children for the
St. Louis Public Schools’ Back to School Family
Fun Festival.
Brown Shoe employees participate in WalkAmerica
events in more than 1,100 communities nationwide.
We believe in providing the best
and the brightest students with the opportunity to succeed. For the past two
years, we have partnered with the Jackie Robinson Foundation. This not-for-
profit organization grants four-year scholarships to talented minority students
who demonstrate academic distinction, civic engagement and leadership. We
support the Jackie Robinson Foundation through scholarship funding and pro-
fessional development for its students.
Art in Bloom
As a long time supporter of the arts, we sponsor
events like Art in Bloom at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Art in Bloom showcases floral artists who create
masterpieces inspired by great works from the
museum’s collection.
GIVING BACK
Brown Shoe headquarters employees
traditionally rank among the highest
per capita givers to the United Way.
In 2006, we participated in several internal
fundraisers to help benefit the
‘Have a Heart Campaign.’
We funnel our human services
support through the United
Way, which efficiently funds
200 local organizations, as
well as our industry’s Two-Ten
Foundation, which provides
charitable funds and
services each year
to families associated
with the footwear
industry.
Giving back to the community is part of our heritage at Brown Shoe…dating
back to our founder, George Warren Brown. A noted philanthropist in his own
right, the strong precedent he set for helping others still continues to this day.
In 2006, contributions to charitable organizations by Brown Shoe, its divisions
and subsidiaries – including those made by the Brown Shoe Charitable Trust –
exceeded $1.2 million. As a company, we were involved in customer programs
and outreach initiatives that helped raise money for worthwhile causes and pro-
vided a helping hand to those individuals who needed it most. For example, we
raised $1.2 million for the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign, which helps
millions of families have healthier babies each day. As a national March of Dimes
partner (through Famous Footwear), we participate in more than 1,100 com-
munities nationwide during the WalkAmerica event.
In a partnership with QVC and the Fashion Footwear Association of New York
(FFANY), Brown Shoe offered half-price footwear at the 12th Annual QVC Pres-
ents “FFANY Shoes on Sale” event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The net proceeds benefited breast cancer research and educational programs
across the country.
Through our commitment to great corporate citizenship, we strive to make a
difference in our communities, working closely with organizations that are
improving the quality of life for everyone, everywhere.