Footwear group Designer Brands Inc launched its own charitable foundation in early August.

Early funding activities have included a donation of $50,000 to Girls On The Run, a non-profit organisation that provides life skills lessons to girls.

The group’s senior vice-president for human resources, Amy Jo Donohew, said the foundation would focus on three areas of impact: empowerment, inclusion, and local communities.

She said: “The launch of the foundation represents a significant step forward in our mission to make a positive impact where it matters most and allows us to give back to causes important to our associates and our communities.”

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