THE DSW FOUNDATION

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DSW Foundation logo.

Ready for Good Change

You know how they always say "be the change you want to see in the world?" Well, that's our goal and we're sticking to it. Because at the end of the day, we're more than a foundation, we're steps in the right direction.

ACTION > WORDS

We're not just here to talk about making a difference, we're here to do it for real.

OUR PILLARS

With over $4.5 million donated, we’re empowering people to break the cycle of poverty by putting pre loved shoes to good use.
People love to say they're "just shoes." Well, those "just shoes" are changing people's lives. With over $5.7 million donated, "just shoes" are helping to break the cycle of poverty.
This nonprofit offers financial assistance and other resources to those in the footwear industry.

This nonprofit offers financial assistance and other resources to those in the footwear industry.

Through the United Way Campaign, we help to raise money for the Central Ohio branch.

Through the United Way Campaign, we help to raise money for the Central Ohio branch.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Consider this your invitation to the "make a difference" party.

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Apply for Community Grants

No opportunity is too big (or too small). We're helping families and communities by giving at least $200K each year in community grants.

CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH WITH US

Some people wear their pride on their sleeves. We wear ours on our shoes.

CELEBRATE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH US

Being a part of the “confidence to success” pipeline is so on our 2026 bingo card.

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DSW Foundation | DRESS FOR SUCCESS®
The DSW Foundation continues to partner with and is making a donation to Dress for Success® to help women own the moment and their future.

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH US

Empowering diverse leadership in the retail space is our love language.

GIRLS ON THE RUN

Helping girls activate their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams? We think yes.

Let Us Inspire You

Whatever your story, identity, or culture, at DSW we believe everybody belongs and shoes are for everyone. Through the DSW Foundation, we are supporting and serving all of our communities by fostering change within the footwear industry, celebrating diversity, inspiring inclusivity, and creating meaningful opportunities.