Payless Donates 1.2 Million Dollars Worth of Shoes To Children

The national shoe store, Payless, has decided to donate over 1.2 million dollars worth in shoes to impoverished kids in the U.S., Canada, and multiple Latin countries. The shoes will be distributed through various local charities. This is the third year in a row that Payless had decided to help needy kids with footwear

I personally think that this is a prime example of corporate social responsibility in that the company is donating a very large amount of goods with basically nothing in return except gratification from customers who have found out about the donation. Footwear is a basic necessity, and I think that it is great that Payless is trying to eliminate this problem. As their CEO stated, "For many families, the need for a new pair of shoes is a fun, quick trip to the store. But for others it is a financial burden and an impossible expense. We are here to help." I hope that Payless decides to continue this annual giving to the needy and less unfortunate.

http://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/30905-Children-in-Need-to-Get-The-Gift-of-Shoes-This-Holiday-Season-Thanks-to-Payless-ShoeSource-s-Third-Annual-Payless-Gives-Shoes-4-Kids-SM-Program