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    • How We Give Back

    • Washington Shoe Company Wear a Big Smile
    • Providing Footwear And Creating Smiles For People In Need

       

      After leading Washington Shoe Company to its 125th year anniversary, Rob Moehring and his two sons, Mark and Karl, wanted to make an impact to celebrate this milestone, so they launched the Wear A Big Smile Foundation. Spearheaded by the foundation's president, Mark Moehring, creating smiles is exactly what they do.

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      Together, they pursued a common passion of helping people with the goal of giving back to the community. They know a good pair of shoes can go a long way for someone in need.

    • 2016

      WABS Foundation Established

      34,400+

      Pairs of boots donated

      2,600+

      Raincoats donated

      26

      Organization Partners and growing

    • Seattle Union Gospel Mission
      Make A Wish Foundation Washington Shoe Partner
      Seattle Children's
      Lydia Place
      Kent School District Washington Shoe Company Partner
    • "I've been forever changed by running this great foundation and have truly been blessed to meet such wonderful people. I'll never forget one kindergarten student who showed up at school wearing a pair of duct tape sandals in October. I see the impact and joy that people feel when receiving a new pair of boots." 

       

      - Mark Moehring, President of Wear A Big Smile Foundation

    • Wear A Big Smile Events Gallery

      Photos from our adventures giving back

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    • Our Commitment to Sustainability

      Something We Take Very Seriously in the Pacific Northwest

    • Making Our Efforts

       

      Washington Shoe Company makes a continuous effort to lessen our environmental impact. At our corporate office in Kent, our Going Green Committee keeps track of and implements new ways to ensure our office and distribution center stay GREEN.

      • We recycle paper, plastic, glass, cans, batteries, packing materials, metal, ink cartridges, and even staples
      • We make our own compost and use compostable options for disposable cutlery
      • We utilize "green printing" techniques to reduce ink and paper wasting
      • Energy efficient lights in our office
      • We are part of the community Adopt-a-Street program and participate in litter pickups
      • Single boot samples are donated to children’s organizations and reused for “boot planters” or other craft activities
    • Green Tracking

      Here's Some Metrics For How We're Measuring Our Environmental Impact Since July 2020

      100.5

      Pounds of litter picked up in Adopt-A-Street Program

      9,712

      Gallons of water consumed from our water cooler

    • Adopt-A-Street Cleanup Gallery

      We are proud to have a section of road we maintain through the City of Kent’s adopt-a-street program. Removing litter improves safety and the appearance of the community, and also prevents pollution from entering drainage systems and waterways.

    • Frontline Worker Discounts

      Our family of brands offers discounts to front line works.

      Check out our websites to take advantage of these discounts!

    • Western Chief Rainboots
      Chooka Women's Rain Boots
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    5530 S 226th St

    Kent WA, 98032

    (253) 234-3000

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