Project Forward

Moving Roanoke Forward One Step at a Time

Moving Roanoke Forward One Step at a Time

Project Forward, a 501(c)3 non-profit, was founded in August, 2015, by Robin and Blaine Lewis, owners of Fleet Feet Roanoke. Robin and Blaine Lewis have a passion for helping others and giving back to the community.
In December, 2014, Balega International, a leading performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, awarded Fleet Feet Roanoke the Ubuntu Award, a community service award that recognizes thoughtful actions that have long lasting effects on the lives of people in local communities. Through the money awarded to Fleet Feet Roanoke for the Ubuntu Award from Balega, Robin and Blaine were able to launch Project Forward. 
Over the past 8 years, Project Forward has raised over $22,000 for local charities, and donated over 1,000 pairs of shoes. 

OUR MISSION

Project Forward's mission is to allow the citizens of Roanoke to have access to good shoes and a means to move, ultimately creating a happier and healthier community.

THE BIG RUN

The Big Run 5K & The Little Run (Kids Fun Run) on June 5th benefits Project Forward. We’d love to see you out celebrating Global Running Day at Fallon Park! Learn more and register for this family-friendly fun event here.

ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS PROJECT FORWARD HAS SUPPORTED

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia
West End Center for Youth's Summer Programs
Girls on the Run Roanoke Valley
Rescue Mission Running Club
Wellness Advocate Program and patients at the Bradley Free Clinic
Patrick Henry High School Student Outreach Program
Breckinridge Middle School Cross Country Team
Lucy Addison Middle School XC & Track Teams
William Fleming High School XC & Track Teams
Patrick Henry High School XC & Track Teams

James Madison Middle School Student Outreach Program
Cave Spring High School Student Outreach Program 

DONATIONS

Contributions to Project Forward are used for the purchase of additional new shoe and sock inventory. As much as possible, Project Forward strives to provide similar fit experiences as what is offered to customers being fit at Fleet Feet Roanoke. Online donations for Project Forward are accepted through PayPal.

Project Forward accepts cash and check donations. Please include your name and address. Donations can be sent to:

Project Forward
c/o Fleet Feet
4347 Franklin Road
Roanoke, VA 24018 

Thank you for supporting Project Forward, and helping us move Roanoke forward one step at a time.

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION, SCHOOL, CHARITY OR GROUP INTERESTED IN PROJECT FORWARD'S HELP?

Please send an email to robin@fleetfeetroanoke.com and casey@fleetfeetroanoke.com, or call 540-777-1166.

STAY CONNECTED

Visit Project Forward's Facebook Page to stay up-to-date on current projects, donations, and volunteer opportunities. 

  

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