Posts Tagged ‘Kicks 4 the city’
‘Cookie King’ Khali Smith invests in community and holds down the homeless
A dual resident of Chicago and New York City, Khali Smith launched a career in real estate sales subsequent to overseeing his family-owned and -operated pastry business, Lou’s Gourmet Sweets, where he serves as chief operating officer. Since landing in the uber-competitive confines of NYC, Smith has used his passion for customer satisfaction, in sequence with…
Read MoreElliott Mittons staying ahead of new-age marketing trends by embracing freedom
As a multi-disciplined marketer in Chicago, Elliott Mittons’ portfolio boasts experience with brand giants such as Adidas, Red Bull and Under Armour, among others. With recent successes that include Chicago’s 2019 Agora Sneaker Ball, a rollout for Effen Vodka and the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Mittons’ brand management expertise qualifies him as one of most…
Read MoreKicks 4 the City hosts 4th annual Agora Sneaker Ball
You can tell a lot about a person by the condition of their shoes. For the homeless, the soles of their shoes, show the pain and anguish of a roofless dwelling. In 2012, Justin Johnson created an organization that to date, has ensured that homeless children and adults have less to worry about in terms…
Read MoreKicks 4 The City hosts 2nd annual Agora Sneaker Ball
Kicks 4 The City, a philanthropic program that gives shoes and financial donations to the less fortunate, hosted its second annual Agora Sneaker Ball this past Saturday at Venue One in Chicago’s West Loop. The Agora in Greece was a popular place for assembly, and the black-tie and sneaker event surely lived up to its…
Read MoreJustin Johnson talks Kicks 4 The City and giving back to the community
Given the opportunity, most people would like to help do something positive to change their community. Many times the stumbling block is deciding what to do. Sometimes that stumbling block causes a mental paralysis that keeps us from pursuing our inspired passions. Recently we spoke with co-founder Justin Johnson of the non-profit organization Kicks 4…
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