How Vaughny Is Making A Difference

In Canada alone, nearly 1.3 million children are living in poverty (thats 1 in 5 children). Child poverty is a rising issue in our nation and Vaughny wants to help combat this problem. We have made it our mission to not only deliver one of a kind hand painted shoes to our customers, but to also help beat child poverty, one kick at time. Thats why, with every purchase with Vaughny, we donate 10% of profits to charities helping our countries children in need. 
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

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