Contributions
Since its establishment in 2004, pediped® footwear has given more than $2,800,000 in product and
monetary support to children in need. The company has donated $470,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®,
helping to grant of over 60 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The company has
also donated over 53,000 pairs of shoes to children in need. These donations have been to children both
locally and internationally. In 2013, pediped launched the pediped
schools program, giving 10% of all
attributed sales back to schools. To date pediped has given over $12,600 to schools through the program.
Grants
pediped schools — $14,790
Launched in 2013, the pediped schools program gives 10% of all attributed sales back to schools. For the 2013 school year, pediped gave over $14,790 to schools. You can help by signing up your school, making purchases and encouraging classmates and friends to participate. Visit pediped.com/pedipedschools for more information.
Las Vegas Hospitality Association — $7,875 in product
LVHA (Las Vegas Hospitality Association), has established its own programs by adopting a school during the holidays through the “Fill a Bag with Cheer” campaign to make sure every child receives shoes, coats, toys, etc. LVHA’s membership has raised more than $1.3 million for scholarships and charities and continues to expand our support of education in the hospitality community.
Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada — $2,240 in product
The mission of the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada is too enlighten the public by promoting a positive understanding of down syndrome in the community and be a source of support, information, and education for families and individuals with Down syndrome.
Carroll Shelby Foundation — $500
The Carroll Shelby Foundation provides medical assistance for those in need, including children, as well as educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs. The Foundation impacts the lives of children from their first heartbeat through their educational years.
Harvard Club of Nevada — $750
The Harvard Club of Nevada has several functions, the most significant of which is assisting the Undergraduate Admissions Office with the annual application and evaluation process. Harvard’s goal is to provide a personal interview for each applicant, attempt to bring out the strengths of our Nevada applicants and provides a social and intellectual outlet within the community, often joining with other similar alumni organizations in Nevada.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — $500
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. They are the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Children’s Heart Foundation — $5,000
Motivated by the needs of our children, the goal of The Children’s Heart Foundation is to bring health, hope and happiness to children impacted by congenital heart defects, the number one birth defect in the United States. They accomplish this goal by funding the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of congenital heart defects.
Dignity U Wear — $129,600 in product
Dignity U Wear provides brand new clothing to childredn and families in need throughout the United States at no cost to the recipient. Since it was founded in 2000, the organization has provided clothing to more than 354,000 people.
VH1 Save the Music Foundation — $15,000
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America's public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education. To date, the Foundation has provided more than $47 million in new musical instruments to 1,750 public schools.
Henderson Libraries — $10,000
Henderson Libraries seeks to cultivate a literate community by providing every citizen free access to books and information resources, as well as state of the art technology that supports work, school and recreational activities.
Operation Showers of Appreciation — $61,000 in product
OSOA is a 501(c)3, non-profit tax-exempt organization, whose mission is to honor our military families in a unique way by showering them with gifts for their newborn babies, providing support during difficult times, and letting them know the many sacrifices of both the families and service members are appreciated.
Baby Buggy — $83,000 in product
Founded in 2001, Baby Buggy is a non-profit organization that is dedicating to help provide essential gear, clothing and other items for children in need across the United States. Baby Buggy has donated over 5.5 million items-- including cribs, high chairs, strollers and diapers-- to thousands of families in need.
Clark County Law Foundation — $12,500 in product
The Clark County Law Foundation (CCLF) was formed in 1993. The foundation was created to serve as a central point where money could be raised to support law-related programs that benefit the entire community. These programs include Trial By Peers™ (the juvenile diversion program), and community service projects for the benefit of Clark County, at large.
The Smith Center — $10,000
The Smith Center is a high-quality performance arts center that embraces the community and is recognized as a vital force by supporting artistic excellence, education and inspiration for all. This cultural complex enables Southern Nevada to take it’s place on an international stage, celebrating artistic excellence, education and culture from around the world.
Lied Discovery Children's Museum — $36,250
The mission of Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is to provide a vibrant and engaging experience, through exhibits and programs, where children from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in playful learning experiences that ignite a love of lifelong learning.
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation — $5000
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation provides social, emotional, educational, financial and psychological support services and programs to families of all children diagnosed with a life threatening or critical illness such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, hemophilia, renal disorders and other immunologic diseases.
Make-A-Wish Foundation — $25,000
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation's mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.
VH1 Save the Music Foundation — $15,000
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in America's public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child's complete education. To date, the Foundation has provided more than $47 million in new musical instruments to 1,750 public schools.
Children’s Heart Foundation — $5,000
Motivated by the needs of our children, the goal of The Children’s Heart Foundation is to bring health, hope and happiness to children impacted by congenital heart defects, the number one birth defect in the United States. They accomplish this goal by funding the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of congenital heart defects.
Southern Nevada Urban League WIC Program — $120,000 in product
The Las Vegas Urban League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and an affiliate of the National Urban League. Their mission is to empower communities and ensure equal opportunity for low-income people. The agency is governed by multi-racial tripartite board composed of elected public officials, low-income persons, and the community at large representing business, labor, non-profit and faith-based organizations.
Sunrise Children’s Foundation — $120,000 in products
The foundation's mission is helping children to have safe, healthy and educated lives.
Japanese Earthquake Victims — $80,000 in product
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, churning up a devastating tsunami that swept over cities and farmland in the northern part of the country and set off warnings as far away the west coast of the United States and South America. Recorded as 9.0 on the Richter scale, it was the most powerful quake ever to hit the country.
The Aloha Foundation — $8,700
The Aloha Foundation is a Vermont-based nonprofit that provides summer camps, family camps and education programs emphasizing simplicity, the outdoors and living in community. Their mission is to inspire people of all ages to learn, explore, grow and be their best selves.
Operation Homefront — $125,000 in product
Operation Homefront provides direct services to alleviate a military family’s or individual’s actual/complete emergency financial burden, as well as counseling and/or recovery support. Emergency financial assistance is in the form of checks paid directly to mortgage lenders, auto mechanics, contractors, hospitals, doctors, dentists and other providers.
Room to Grow — $9203 in product
Room to Grow offers structured coaching, material goods, and community connections to support parents as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start.
The Moonridge Foundation — $20,000
The Moonridge Foundation, wants to make a BIG difference in the world by ensuring that important social needs are met, and that funders have fulfilling, high-impact giving experiences. They are committed to elevating philanthropy in the community, and building capacity in their social sector to address their most critical challenges and lead several educational initiatives.
Nevada Ballet Theatre — $1200
NBT (Nevada Ballet Theatre), is proud to positively impact Las Vegas through an affiliated Academy and award-winning Education and Outreach programs serving more than 20,000 students largely from at-risk communities each year.
Goodie Two Shoes Foundation — $500
The Goodie Two Shoes Foundation provides disadvantaged children and children in crisis with new shoes and socks, as well as other items deemed essential for good health and positive development.
Nevada Children's Center (NCC) — $2500
Nevada Children's Center is a registered 501 c 3, non-profit organization that was established over 20 years ago to provide rehabilitative mental health (RMH) interventions to at-risk children in Clark and Nye counties. The center works with State agencies, foster care providers, schools, and parents to give the children the specialized care they deserve and the tools and guidance they need to advocate for themselves while coping with challenging circumstances.
One Drop Foundation — $10,000
One Drop Foundation makes a difference by providing access to safe water and sanitation for the most vulnerable communities through innovative partnerships, creativity and the power of art.
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation — $260
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1993 which offers over 40 programs and services including a variety of educational services, financial support and counseling for critically-ill children and their families living in Southern Nevada as well as adults diagnosed with cancer. The foundation’s mission is to work side by side with the medical community to provide social, emotional, educational, financial and psychological support services and programs to families of ALL children diagnosed with a life threatening or critical illness such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, renal, blood and immunologic diseases as well as to adults touched by cancer.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada — $250
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is one of the largest nonprofit social service providers in the state, offering the most comprehensive range of human services. Catholic Charities includes diverse programs designed to give help, hope and transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable men, women and children in our southern Nevada community regardless of race, religion, or creed.
The Kenadi Jean Weis Foundation — $2250
The Kenadi Jean Weis Foundation is a non-profit foundation in memory of their amazing and beautiful Kenadi Jean who passed away unexpectedly from asymptomatic pneumonia at 5 1/2 years old. Today, they make it their mission is to assist all children with special needs and their families achieve fulfilled lives through support, resources, respite care, volunteerism, and advocacy.
United Way of Southern Nevada — $500
United Way of Southern Nevada unites Southern Nevada's community to improve people’s lives. With the support of a committed group of strategic partners, United creates a bold and positive change for Southern Nevada through innovation, leadership and collaboration. Through focus on Early Education, High School Achievement, Post-Secondary Attainment and Workforce Supports they fight to break the cycle of poverty and provide the foundation for a stronger community for all.
International Women's Forum — $1775
The International Women's Forum (IWF), is committed to advancing women’s leadership globally and locally. IWF's membership includes more than 7,000 diverse and accomplished women from 33 nations on six continents. IWF answers high-achieving women leaders’ need for a community of diverse thinkers. Shaping a future in which leadership has no gender and the next generation is inspired and equipped to transform the world.
GiveSmart® by Community Brands — $1255
Community Brands is the leading provider of cloud-based software to donor-driven organizations like nonprofits, charities, schools and foundations. They provide the technology that helps organizations create positive change in the world, which also enables organizations to increase revenue, improve efficiency and digitally engage donors. Community Brands is dedicated to helping organizations grow stronger and achieve their missions.
Medical and Essential Workers — 2300+ Surgical Masks
pediped® is happy to announce that we were able to collect over 2300 surgical masks and will be donating them to medical and essential workers across the state of Nevada and California! Check out our latest donation to Cashman ISO-Q facility for the homeless of 1000 masks. We have also donated masks to the following: Southern Hills Hospital in Nevada, Long Island Catholic Health Services.
Jackson in Action 83 Foundation — Product Donation
The Jackson in Action 83 Foundation was launched by former professional wide receiver Vincent Jackson and his wife, Lindsey. The mission of the foundation is to provide support to military families, focusing on the educational, emotional, and physical health of the children. As a military child himself, Vincent understands the challenges and intricacies of growing up in a military family.
pediped® supports former NFL player Vincent Jackson’s Jackson in Action 83 Foundation with the donation of product for the organization’s annual military moms baby shower. Since the inception of the baby shower event, Jackson in Action 83 Foundation has gifted approximately $500,000 in goods and services to young military families to help them welcome their babies.
CURE Childhood Cancer — Product Donation
CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. pediped® supports CURE Childhood Cancer with the donation of product for the silent auction for Quiet Heroes, one of the organization’s largest annual events that pays tribute to the strength and courage of mothers of children with cancer.
Children’s Diabetes Foundation — Auction Sponsor
The Children’s Diabetes Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, focusing on patient support, diabetes research, and public awareness of type 1 diabetes. pediped® supports the Children’s Diabetes Foundation with participation as an auction sponsor in the organization’s Carousel of Hope event which has raised over $110 million dollars towards finding a cure for diabetes. This star-studded event raises funds through sponsorships, the live and silent auction, underwriting and contributions. Proceeds of the event benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes.
Red White and Babies, Inc — Product Donation
Red White and Babies, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that hosts baby showers for America's HEROES!! Their Mission is to connect with our fellow Military, Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire Rescue and Dispatch families who are expecting or recently had a baby during a time of deployment as well as other hardship situations. pediped® supports Red White and Babies with product donation for Red White and Babies shower events for America’s heroes including military, law enforcement, EMS, fire rescue and dispatch families expecting a baby during time of deployment and/or experiencing hardships.
Proyecto Hope — 1000+ pairs of shoes
With the help of actress Suanny Serpas and Proyecto Hope, a non-profit ministry that seeks to support the children of Latin American communities living in extreme poverty, pediped® was able to donate over 1000 pairs of shoes to children in Honduras following Hurricane Eta.