STARTING THIS SEASON OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
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This season Floyd donated over 200 pairs of shoes to five incredible organizations to distribute throughout their communities. We’re thankful to be able to highlight the missions of such great initiatives.
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This year, Floyd partnered with five community organizations and donated over 200 pairs of shoes. Little Burgundy truly admires local initiatives that contribute to creating stronger communities.
Learn more about each organization that Floyd partnered with:
Spectre de Rue Spectre de Rue is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent + reduce the transmission of STIs and blood-borne infections. They do important educational and support work to encourage their community to adopt healthier and safer behaviours. Learn more About Spectre de Rue |
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Auberge Madeleine Auberge Madeleine is a shelter designed to welcome, house, and support women experiencing homelessness. They have supported over 9000 women in their over 30 years of service to their community.
Accueil Bonneau Accueil Bonneau provides basic necessities and support for those experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. Operating with the heart-warming values of hospitality, compassion, respect, trust and solidarity, Accueil Bonneau is a cornerstone of their community.
Maison du Père Maison du Père has been supporting men experiencing homelessness with shelter and social reintegration since 1969. They work with over 2300 men every year through their diverse programs.
Desta DESTA Black Youth Network supports Black youth in Little Burgundy through a focus on education, employability, and entrepreneurship. Founded in 2006, DESTA is totally in tune with the needs of their youth and continues to edit their programs to ensure they’re relevant to the community. |
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More About Floyd:
Created in 2008, Floyd is a brand dedicated to individuality and craftsmanship. Floyd shoes are crafted with minimalist style and maximalist thought in every detail, from the quality of the leather that they source to the ethics of the factories that they work with. We’re proud to highlight Floyd and that they were able to donate these products to much-deserving individuals through organizations that are doing the work that needs to be done.
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