By Ariel Colhoun Passionate about increasing the sphere of influence for women & driving positive change.
We love gifts that give back and today we are highlighting ROMA Boots where "Every purchase gives purpose".
On April 3rd, 2010, Samuel Bistrian founded ROMA Boots - the company that merges fashion with philanthropy to "Give poverty the boot." And in those 9 short years Bistrian has donated $2,953,186 worth of boots to children across the globe!!!
Bistrian admits he grew up extremely poor and personally understands the impact that a pair of rain boots can be in a child's life, especially for those in poverty-stricken countries. After working at Neiman Marcus for nine years, he was determined to make a change for good and give back to those in need.
"I never considered myself a businessman or even an entrepreneur. Even when I wanted to leave Neiman Marcus to start ROMA, some of my superiors told me that it was a poor decision, and to some degree they were right. I did not have much of a plan as the country was in a recession. I had $5,000 in my bank account, significant credit card debt and student loans, but over all of that, I had passion," explained Samuel Bistrian, Founder and CEO of ROMA Boots.
Roma Is Amor & Amor Means Love.
With the mission of bringing impoverished children throughout the world hope, love, and lasting change through aid and education, for every pair of boots sold, a new pair is donated to a child in need. ROMA's ultimate goal is not only to provide aid but to educate. By doing so ROMA is empowering impoverished children around the world to break out of the cycle of poverty and contribute their gifts and talents to society.
"Having grown up so poor, 'Giving poverty the boot' was everything I always wanted to do, to help those less fortunate just like someone once helped me. But I knew from the start that without love as the foundation, all of my good intentions will result in disappointment," said Bistrian, hence the name of the company - Roma ... Roma is amor and amor means love!
Not only do we absolutely love their boots, we love the story behind them. So if you are looking for a gift that gives back, visit ROMA Boots and help give poverty the boot!
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