Kimball International, in partnership with Ultrafabrics, is proud to share the success of a series of showroom and market events that directly benefited the Soles4Souls organization. The event series, titled “Color Unraveled”, dove into the significant role of color in healthcare environments and its impact on healing through a thought-provoking panel discussion and an interactive weaving workshop. The series aimed to bring together industry experts, design professionals, and customers for an immersive and educational experience.
Beyond the memorable experience for guests, the Color Unraveled event series served a greater purpose for the community through Kimball International's partnership with Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls is a remarkable non-profit organization dedicated to providing footwear to individuals in need around the world, creating educational and economic opportunities for those that receive them. As part of their 2024 charitable contributions, Kimball International began a donation campaign on April 1st with a goal of 1,000 pairs of shoes collected by October through both individual member contributions and larger event collections.
The initiative aligned perfectly with Ultrafabrics’ UF Cares pillar of Sustainability and became an integral part of the Color Unraveled event series. As part of the event, attendees were encouraged to bring shoe donations to contribute to the campaign. The generosity of participants in Dallas, Chicago, and Atlanta, as well as the efforts of Ultrafabrics employees in New York City, resulted in over 150 donated shoes.
With the campaign’s end on October 1st, Kimball International announced that its teams and business partners around the country went above and beyond, shattering the initial collection goal by donating 4,292 pairs of shoes! Events such as the Color Unraveled series were a significant factor in collection efforts. The success of these events was made possible through the unwavering support of Ultrafabrics, who played a pivotal role in creating an engaging and impactful experience for attendees.
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“When our business partners get involved with our efforts to give back to the community, it makes the success even sweeter,” said Angie Kleinhelter, Director of Organizational Development and Lead of the Soles4Souls Partnership at Kimball International. “The Color Unraveled event series is a great example of organizations coming together for the common good and helping those in need, all the while strengthening our partnership along the way.”
With its resounding success and the lasting impression it has left on attendees, the Color Unraveled event series has not only strengthened the partnership between Kimball International and Ultrafabrics but also reinforced their shared dedication to community engagement and sustainability. As plans are underway for future events in additional markets, the Color Unraveled event series is poised to continue its remarkable journey of success.
“Color plays such a vital role in healthcare, helping us navigate the world around us and influencing how we feel, behave, and even respond in various settings. We couldn’t be more thrilled to explore every angle of this topic with one of our long-standing partners through the Color Unraveled event series,” said Chris Rogers, Business Development Manager, Healthcare at Ultrafabrics. “We are even more excited to be able to incorporate Soles4Souls. The impact we’ve seen thus far with these events demonstrates the success that can be found in collaborative efforts to promote sustainable practices and support those in need.”
About Kimball International
Kimball International is a leading commercial furnishings company with deep expertise in the Workplace, Health, and Hospitality markets. We combine our bold entrepreneurial spirit, a history of craftsmanship, and today’s design-driven thinking alongside a commitment to our culture of caring and lasting connections with our customers, employees, and communities. For over 70 years, our brands have seized opportunities to customize solutions into personalized experiences, turning ordinary spaces into meaningful places. Our family of brands includes Kimball, National, Etc.,Interwoven, Kimball Hospitality, D’style, and David Edward. KimballInternational, based in Jasper, Indiana, is a business unit of HNI Corporation.
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