Lifting lives in footwear

Our Impact

"I'm the first college grad in my family. I couldn't have done it without my Dad's job in footwear and help from Two Ten."

"The hurricane hit three days ago. We still have no power and we've had a hard time getting groceries, gas and baby formula."

"My daughter needs emergency surgery. It has to be done but insurance won't cover it all. We don't know what to do."

"My car was stolen the day I was moving. Not only was it fully paid off already but all my kids' clothes and toys were in the back seat."

"When my fiancée died suddenly I was in shock. Losing his income was another shock. I had to take out a loan just to pay funeral expenses."

$15M

in disaster and hardship relief

awarded in just the last five years

$30M

in college scholarships

awarded since 1969

1-2 days

applications processed quickly

funding delivered via echecks

Our Impact

“You let me grieve in peace and gave me tools and resources to help me get back on my feet again after losing my daughter.”

—Footwear retail associate, California

“We were forced to close our family shoe store and we're struggling. It's a hard thing to ask for help but Two Ten understands.”

—Third-generation shoe store owner, Missouri

“I found myself in a really bad situation. It could have been so much worse but luckily Two Ten was there to help me out.”

—Footwear store manager, Kentucky

“I was under so much stress when I lost my job. I didn't know how I was going to pay the mortgage. Two Ten helped us stay in our home.”

—Footwear manufacturing employee, Massachusetts

“My coworkers told me about Two Ten years ago but I never needed any help, not until Hurricane Fiona. I am truly grateful.”

—Footwear manufacturing employee, Manati, Puerto Rico

Offering Hope

Two Ten offers hope in times of disaster or hardship through emergency financial relief and a broad range of employee assistance resources and services including legal, financial and mental health counseling.

Providing Opportunity

Two Ten provides opportunity to rise through educational grants for footwear employees seeking upskilling and professional development as well as college scholarships for employees and their dependents.

Building Community

Two Ten builds community and offers ways to connect with colleagues across the industry, join networking and affinity groups, serve on industry councils and advisory boards, and find common purpose in volunteering.

How We Help

Program Areas

Emergency Financial Relief

Emergency relief for footwear families impacted by natural disasters or facing hardship due to special circumstances.

Counseling & Employee Assistance

Legal, financial and mental health counseling as well as other tools and resources to enhance your wellbeing, at work and at home.

Educational Funding

Upskilling and professional development grants for employees and college scholarships for employees and their dependents.

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Join us!

Two Ten Annual Gala

It's the hottest ticket in town during June FFANY. The Two Ten Gala brings together more footwear industry leaders than any other single event. Gala attendance is a benefit offered to corporate partners and sponsors of Two Ten. If you are unsure as to whether your company is eligible to attend, please contact development@twoten.org or buy individual tickets below.

June 2, 2026 
6:30PM - 9:30PM
 
The Glasshouse, 660 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

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News & Events

WIFI Networking & Cocktails, Sponsored by Rack Room Shoes

Event March 4, 2026 6:00 PM–7:30 PM

WIFI is coming to Charlotte! We’re hosting an evening of networking and cocktails bringing together women across the footwear industry. Whether you’re meeting someone new or reconnecting with people you already know, this is a relaxed opportunity to build and maintain professional relationships.

Register Now

Two Ten Closes Out 2025 with Lasting Impact Across the Footwear Industry

News January 26, 2026

2025 was another powerful year of impact for the Two Ten Footwear Foundation. Through relief grants, higher-education scholarships, and upskilling opportunities, we supported footwear employees and their families during moments of hardship — and helped open doors for long-term opportunities. Together, we continued our mission to provide hope, opportunity, and community across the footwear industry.

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Two Ten Through The Decades

Our History