KEEN Utility Retailers Support Homes for Our Troops

KEEN Utility Retailers to Support Homes for Our Troops for Second Year

This Fall Each Boot Purchased Takes One Step Closer Towards Supporting our Nation’s Heroes

Portland, Oregon (August 28, 2013) – For those injured while serving our country, the fight is only beginning as many return home to new physical challenges. For the second consecutive year, KEEN Utility together with participating retail partners throughout the US are working to support Homes for our Troops, one work boot at a time.

This fall, KEEN Utility is proud to support Homes for Our Troops to help raise funds to support the ongoing home builds for severely wounded veterans.

From September 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013 at select KEEN Utility retailers across the US, KEEN will donate $5 to Homes for our Troops for every pair of KEEN Utility boots purchased. Retailers also have the option to match the KEEN Utility donation, providing even more funds for the organization, up to $10 per boot purchase.

Homes for our Troops is a non-profit organization dedicated to “building specially adapted homes for our severely injured veterans at no cost to the veterans we serve.” The organization builds dozens of homes each year for the most severely injured service members who have been wounded in combat operations since September 11, 2001. This includes all branches of the military that qualify. New homes that are accessible and customized for the homeowner’s needs post-injury are then built through donations of time and materials from dedicated volunteers, craftsmen and corporate sponsors.

 “Homes for Our Troops appreciates the fundraising efforts of KEEN Utility.  Because of the support from patriotic companies across the nation, we are able to restore freedom and independence back to our severely injured veterans through the gift of a specially adapted home.” Said Major General Timothy P. McHale, US Army (Ret), President and Director of Homes for Our Troops.

Comfort and safety are paramount for the progressive brand that continues to build a collection of innovative safety footwear styles for hard-working men and women everywhere. Through its Hybrid.Care program KEEN has been able to support numerous non-profit organizations throughout the past decade, allowing the brand to reach out to men and women across the US in need of support. The support of Homes for Our Troops allows KEEN Utility to deliver even more comfort and peace of mind to those individuals who sacrificed so much for our country’s safety.

 “KEEN Utility as a brand is driven to innovate and create versatile safety footwear for hard working men and women,” said Chris Enlow, KEEN Care and Community Manager. “Finding a charitable cause to support that relies, in part, on the giving spirit of hardworking craftsman and volunteers was a perfect partnership for us. Through the generosity of our retailers it is our hope that we can help Homes for our Troops welcome home even more of our nation’s heroes.”

At KEEN Utility the idea of safety starts from the ground up. Through supporting Homes for Our Troops, KEEN Utility and participating retailers can in part, help build a foundation for a new life for the service men and women who already worked so hard for their country.

For more information about KEEN Utility, please visit keenutility.com. To learn more about how you can support Homes for our Troops, log on to hfotusa.org.

About KEEN Utility

KEEN Inc., manufacturer of original hybrid footwear, bags and socks was founded in 2003. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, KEEN offers innovative hybrid products, enabling outdoor enthusiasts to live an active lifestyle. KEEN footwear was founded as a solution to protect toes. We realized our footwear was the most comfortable and durable out there, and that we could change the way people looked at safety work boots. In 2010 KEEN Utility was created.

The same comfort and unparalleled KEEN classic fit is combined with safety standards and advanced durability and innovation. Patent-pending innovation and surpassed standards keep KEEN Utility a leader in safety toe work boots. KEEN Utility boots were founded on protection, with the goal to make better boots for every job.

In 2010 KEEN was named one of "America's Best Places to Work" by Outside magazine. KEEN strives to demonstrate integrity and leadership while promoting a vibrant, inclusive community. Through its giving program, Hybrid.Care, KEEN supports a variety of social and environmental organizations around the globe. Discover more about KEEN Utility at keenutility.com, facebook.com/keenutility and twitter.com/keen_utility.

About Homes for Our Troops

Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Taunton, Mass. founded in 2004. Homes for Our Troops’ mission is to build specially adapted homes for service members who have been severely injured in combat operations since September 11, 2001. All homes are built at no cost to the veteran through the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporate contributors. Homes for Our Troops has received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator.