Support Charities When Buying Footwear
Shoes have always been an essential part of people’s status throughout history. They’ve been known to represent or indicate wealth (or lack of it), particularly in literature and media. People splurge on footwear brands to make a fashion statement, feel good, boost confidence and even look sharp. However, there are times when people invest in high-quality shoes for a cause – like to support charities, and so on.
This article will focus on when shoes are more than footwear, specifically when buying a pair goes on to change people’s lives. We will also list out some charities that may benefit from each purchase you make at COMUNITYmade.
Why do businesses donate to charity?
Today, citizen consumers make up a vast majority of buyers out there. Citizen consumers are those who take control of their buying. For example, if they want to buy shoes, they may go for local, sustainable shoe brands or shoes related to a cause, like charity. These purchases carry implications for the buyer themselves, their communities and the world at large.
It doesn’t come as a surprise that thoughtful consumers are always trying to find more smart ways to use their money. They want their dollars to do a little more than just add wealth to a shoe business’s account. Such buyers want their dollars to have a real-life impact on the lives of people in need around the world. And with shoe manufacturers like COMUNITYmade already having such systems in place, conscientious consumers have an easy time purchasing their next pair of high-quality shoes.
Some quick facts industrial shoe manufacturers vs COMUNITYmade
Most of the booming shoe industry is made up of large, industrialized corporations. Overall, the shoe industry accounts for 1.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Along with the large carbon footprint, the industry is known for its harsh extraction of raw, non-renewable materials and producing dangerous non-recyclable waste.
Textile dyeing and treatment accounts for 20% of global industrial water pollution. In fact, according to one survey, some facilities in China linked to renowned shoe brands were responsible for discharging colossal amounts of toxic chemicals into the Pearl and Yangtze River deltas.
There’s also an issue with the production of chrome-tanned leather, as this has ecological impacts. Add that to the harsh working environments of tanneries in countries like Bangladesh, where most workers are not expected to live beyond 50 years of age, and you start getting an idea of how big of a problem this is.
COMUNITYmade makes sustainable shoes
COMUNITYmade is every compassionate consumer’s dream shoe company. It puts its best foot forward as it challenges the status quo that’s crippling the natural world. COMUNITYmade sources materials from certified farmers and other sustainable sources. It also uses sustainable materials like vegan leather to make different types of shoes. All their products are sustainable and ethical.
In addition, COMUNITYmade supports fair labor wages, which considers wage levels in light of prevailing wages and cost of living. A living wage ensures minimum acceptable living standards.
COMUNITYmade also gives up to 20% of each purchase to your choice of charities, allowing you to make a difference where it matters. The best part about all this is that you can choose from over countless charities whenever you buy a shoe at COMUNITYmade. You can choose a single charity or multiple ones based on your preference and split the support among them.
Charities to support
When you buy shoes at COMUNITYmade, you don’t just buy a pair of shoes. You also donate to charity. The company donates part of that money to charities to help needy people from around the world. Here are a few charities that COMUNITYmade works with. As mentioned earlier, the company works with many other charities. So, it is up to you to decide which one(s) you’d like to donate to.
Street Poets - supporting the arts
Street Poets is a poetry-based peace-making non-profit that focuses on the creative process as a force for people’s transformation. It harnesses the healing power of poetry and other arts to save lives, build a community and change culture. Street Poet also offers other programs like Good Seed Gardening, Writing Workshops, Reading Series and Mentoring to help them realize and embrace their gifts and talents for a better community.
The People Concern – ending homelessness
The People Concern addresses the effects of homelessness, mental and physical illness, poverty, addiction and abuse. It believes no one should live in violent households or out, on the street. So it provides programs that empower the vulnerable members of the community to improve their quality of life. The charity also educates the broader community and improves public policy. When you buy shoes at COMUNITYmade, part of that money can help champion this cause.
Youth Mentoring – providing education
As the name suggests, Youth Mentoring seeks to empower youths for a better tomorrow. It aims to help youths realize their gifts and purpose. It does this by matching them with caring adult mentors who nurture them every step of the way. The mentor-youth match works within a structured group dynamic that offers youth resources to help turn them into productive and conscientious community members.
How it works
Donating to charity is easy with COMUNITYmade. Each time you purchase a shoe, part of that money goes to a charity of your choosing. All you have to do is:
- Enroll for free by linking your existing debit and credit cards at shopandsupport.org.
- Then go right ahead and buy your shoes to earn donations.
- Your donations are automatically sent to your charity of choice on your behalf.
Get your pair today
A nice pair of shoes completes the look and keeps your feet healthy. It also gives the best impression of your style and serves as a fashion statement. But more than that, your pair of shoes can make a difference in someone’s life. At COMUNITYmade, we give up to a 20% donation with every purchase to your charity of choice at no extra cost. And there’s no limit to which charity you can donate to since there are over a million options to select from. Get your pair today to make a donation to charity, or contact us for further assistance.
