della terra, a sustainable, inclusive and ethical footwear brand, is collaborating with The Ali Forney Center (AFC), the nation’s largest LGBTQI+ homeless youth service provider, to raise money to help save lives for New York City’s most vulnerable youths. Ten percent of sales of della terra’s tie-dye ‘Terra’ sneaker will be donated to AFC.
The footwear brand’s mission is to create an evergreen line that is comfortable, sustainable and inclusive. All footwear, regardless of style, is sold in both men’s and women’s sizes.
The tie-dye ‘Terra’ sneaker is handcrafted, made in a fair wage, carbon-neutral factory, using vegan materials. In addition to the donation to the AFC, della terra also plants a tree with the non-profit organization, One Tree Planted, for every pair of shoes sold.
“We are honored to partner with the AFC, a one-of-a-kind organization, whose mission is to provide essential services to homeless LGBTQI+ youth,” says Emily Landsman, founder and CEO of della terra. “Sharing in the AFC’s mission is so important as it impacts real lives and provides a rich sense of community for those who need it most. We always take a lot of inspiration from this beautiful and diverse world we live in, and we wanted to create the perfect shoe for that world; for everybody.
“We are so grateful for the partnership and generous support of della terra through the limited edition Terra rainbow sneaker,” says Paul Clark, Director of Corporate and Community Relations at The Ali Forney Center. “Support from brands like della terra who are committed to equality reminds our LGBTQI+ young people that even though they have been rejected by those who were supposed to love them unconditionally, there is a community of loving, dedicated and supportive folks who will provide them with the love and tools needed for successful independent living.”
Emily Landsman is a tenured shoe designer and set out to create her own company after being a valuable creative voice for many household footwear brands. The brand was founded by Landsman after being diagnosed with Covid-19 early in the pandemic, giving her the opportunity to realize what was missing in her closet; easy, empowering, effortless styles that are also sustainable, without sacrificing comfort.
