One for One
TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about. The TOMS One for One business model transforms our customers into benefactors, which allows us to grow a truly sustainable business rather than depending on fundraising for support.
Why shoes?
Many children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or going to school, these children are at risk:
•A leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted diseases, which can penetrate the skin through bare feet. Wearing shoes can help prevent these diseases, and the long-term physical and cognitive harm they cause.
•Wearing shoes also prevents feet from getting cuts and sores. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected.
•Many times children can't attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don't have shoes, they don't go to school. If they don't receive an education, they don't have the opportunity to realize their potential.
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Movement Blog
Argentina Shoe Drop 2009 Video |
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MON, 03/08/2010 - 17:29 — ADMIN |
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TOMS employees Katie, Chu, Kevin, and Anya took some time away from the office to go to Argentina and give shoes. Check out the video after the jump. |
Excited about... parasites |
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THU, 03/04/2010 - 09:41 — JESSICA SHORTALL |
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I never imagined I'd say this, but I'm pretty excited about intestinal parasites. They're just one of the many things that can plague a child without shoes, but they're a big one. Some pretty amazing stats, from the World Health Organization and some of our field partners after the jump... |
Active kicks off "i am ONE of" campaign |
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WED, 03/03/2010 - 16:34 — GARETT AWAD |
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This past weekend was EPIC!!! We had an incredible turnout at the Active “10K in 2010” launch events. We wanted to share a few photos with you from the night and hope that you can join us in over the course of the coming days, weeks, and months as we continue to progress towards achieving our goal of 10,000 live changed with our retailer Active in 2010. . |
