DSW TO RESURRECT SHOE LOVERS CARE LEAVE YOUR MARK CHARITY PROGRAM

New York-based footwear and accessories retailer DSW has announced the company will be giving back to the community once again through its Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program.

DSW associates nominated eight family-focused non-profit organizations that have made an impression on their lives: A Kid Again, Boys and Girls Club of America, Comfort Cases, Operation Homefront, The Arc of Loudoun at Paxton Campus, Providence House, The Jessie Rees Foundation, and The Trevor Project. Finalists will receive $5,000 and the organization with the most votes will receive a $75,000 donation

The public is invited to learn more about the nominated organizations and vote online through ShoeLoversCare.com. Voting is open August 4 through August 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Participants are allowed to cast one unique vote daily. Supporters can also share their vote on Facebook and Twitter with #DSWShoeLoversCare.

“We are really excited for this year’s Leave Your Mark Campaign! We have selected eight nonprofit organizations focused on providing assistance and critical family services for communities in need.  By supporting these organizations, we are sharing our Associates’ passion with our 25 million Rewards members to celebrate families and help them bring joy to their lives,” said Jonica N. Armstrong, Community Relations Manager for DSW.