Giving Back - Washington Shoe Company

How We Give Back
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.

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
71,900+
Pairs of boots donated
1,600+
Raincoats donated
26
Organization Partners and growing
"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
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

56.6
Pounds of litter picked up in Adopt-A-Street Program
3,565
Trees planted through Staheekum + Trees For The Future.org
9,401
Gallons of water consumed from our water cooler
75
Number of times filling up our compost bin
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!

How We Give Back

Providing Footwear And Creating Smiles For People In Need

2016

71,900+

1,600+

26

- Mark Moehring, President of Wear A Big Smile Foundation

Wear A Big Smile Events Gallery

Photos from our adventures giving back

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Something We Take Very Seriously in the Pacific Northwest

Making Our Efforts

Green Tracking

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

56.6

3,565

9,401

75

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!

Our family of brands offers discounts to front line works.
Check out our websites to take advantage of these discounts!