The Jonas Group Supports Soles4Souls® Inc, International Shoe Charity
Executive Search Firm to the Footwear Industry Teams Up with Footwear Charity to Better Lives Around the World
Nashville, TN – January 5th, 2010 – The Jonas Group, a leading search firm specializing in the footwear industry, is partnering with Soles4Souls to boost their mission to provide shoes to those in need. Beginning January 2010, each time The Jonas Group makes a placement in the footwear industry, they will make a significant contribution to Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization which has given away over 5.5 million pairs of shoes since 1995. The Jonas Group makes a major impact on the footwear industry by finding the top footwear companies the A+ talent and leaders they need to really excel in their industry. Now the search firm is assisting Soles4Souls create a lasting impact on the lives of people in need throughout the world with the gift of shoes.
“We are floored by the overwhelming support of our partners at The Jonas Group,” said Wayne Elsey, Founder and CEO of Soles4Souls, Inc. “The simple gift of shoes can drastically change someone’s life and circumstances. They understand the significance of this gift and are truly helping us change the world one pair at a time,” he said.
“It’s a perfect fit for us,” said John Jonas, Founder and CEO of The Jonas Group. “We are honored and proud to be Souls4Souls’ Search Firm Partner. We look forward to sending many substantial checks this year and seeing those become many, many shoes on the feet of people in need around the world.”
About Soles4Souls®
Soles4Souls is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has given away over 5.5 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes (currently donating one pair every 9 seconds.) The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United States. Soles4Souls has been featured in Runner's World, Ladies’ Home Journal, National Geographic’s Green Guide and The New York Times. It has appeared on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, BBC, CNN and thousands of regional news outlets across North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS and donating parties are eligible for tax advantages. Anyone can join our cause, and we need your help. Visit www.giveshoes.org for more information.
About The Jonas Group
The Jonas Group is the #1 Executive Search Firm to the Footwear Industry and a leading search firm to the overall Fashion Industry. The Jonas Group specializes in searches for high-impact mid-to-senior level executives for Footwear and Accessories companies. Presidents, Directors and VPs of Sales, Sourcing and Product Development, Merchandising, E-Commerce, Stores and Marketing are key strength areas and Senior Creative roles are their number-one forte.
Contacts
Elizabeth Kirk, Soles4Souls, elizabethk@giveshoes.org, 615-391-5723
John Jonas, The Jonas Group, jjonas@jonasgrp.com, 212-979-5902