Giving

October 15, 2020

Darby Communications and Status Forward Announce Socially-Driven 2021 Stand Up Initiative

Asheville, NC – Oct. 15, 2020 – Darby Communications and Status Forward today announced the launch of their 2021 Stand Up Initiative. Previously geared toward nonprofits fighting to protect and preserve our public lands, the Stand Up team is proud to expand their pro bono program to also include nonprofits...

October 15, 2020

San Juan Mountains Association Brings Buzzword of Shared Stewardship to Life

Durango, CO - October 15, 2020 - As Americans head outside in droves to recreate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, public lands have never been more popular–or more vulnerable to the impact of human visitors. But the San Juan Mountains Association (SJMA) has a plan for those human visitors, from age 6...

October 12, 2020

Member Companies of The Conservation Alliance Team Up to Protect Wild Places

Bend, Ore., October 12, 2020– A coalition of 14 companies have joined together to share their commitment to conservation by participating in The Conservation Alliance #WeKeepItWild campaign. From October 12-18, participating companies will donate five-percent of online sales to The Conservation Alliance. Funds raised during this campaign will help the...

October 8, 2020

Lizard Skins continues Outdoor Trail Grant Program in 2020

American Fork, Utah (October 8, 2020)— Lizard Skins, one of the industry leaders in cycling grips and road tape, is continuing its long history of supporting trail construction and maintenance. In the last two years, our grants have helped build and maintain trails at Brian Head Resort, Cumberland State Park,...

October 8, 2020

Headsweats Releases Exclusive Collection to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

BOULDER, Colo. (Oct. 8, 2020) – Headsweats, the leader in high performance apparel and headwear, has partnered with the science-based advocacy organization Breast Cancer Prevention Partners to raise funds for breast cancer awareness by donating 20% of the sale price from their new exclusive collection of hats and apparel. “Headsweats firmly...

October 7, 2020

Helly Hansen Launches LIFA® Face Masks, with All Profits in the U.S. Supporting The Conservation Alliance

BEND, Ore. (October 7, 2020)–Helly Hansen today announced a new initiative to support The Conservation Alliance with the launch of its new line of LIFA® face masks. All profits from U.S. sales of the new masks will directly support The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of companies committed to protecting North America’s...

October 5, 2020

James Niehues and Mad River Glen celebrate their partnership with the release of a new trail map and over $120,000 raised

Fayston, Vt. (Oct. 5, 2020)— Open Road Ski Company (openroadski.com) marked the end of their successful campaign in partnership with James Niehues (jamesniehues.com) and Mad River Glen (madriverglen.com) over the weekend, releasing a first look at the hand-painted trail map and raising a total of $121,327, surpassing their initial goal...

October 1, 2020

Outdoor Related Businesses Invest $950,000 to Secure Protections for Wild Places

BEND, Ore. (October 1, 2020) -The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $950,000 to organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. Funding will help conservation groups secure new protections for remote wild lands and waters, and acquire close-to-home trails and open spaces. The Conservation Alliance works with 250 member...

October 1, 2020

Gerber Partners with Team Rubicon to Raise Funds for Wildfire Relief

Portland, Ore. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Gerber Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of knives and multi-tools continues its partnership with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide disaster relief for underserved communities, to raise funds in an effort to support relief for the Pacific Northwest’s wildfires....

September 30, 2020

Outdoor brands work to keep voters safe in November

As the election approaches, a number of large outdoor companies are stepping up to help. Answering a call from Operation Vote Safe, companies like REI, Patagonia, and Outdoor Research have donated time, technological expertise, and thousands of units of PPE to polling places across the country. Read more on SNEWS.

August 26, 2020

SBT GRVL Raises $30K for Advocacy Partners Through SBT VRTL Ride Experience

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (August 26, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, raised $30,000 dollars for its advocacy partners through its global virtual ride, SBT VRTL . This free community ride experience was held on Sunday, August 16. Leading up to SBT VRTL the SBT GRVL...

August 25, 2020

The JPB Foundation Awards Multi-Year Grant to PeopleForBikes to Support The Better Bike Share Partnership

BOULDER, CO (August 25, 2020) — The PeopleForBikes Foundation is pleased to announce the award of a three-year grant from The JPB Foundation to support the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP), a national collaboration focused on improving social and racial equity in shared micromobility systems across the U.S. The City...

August 19, 2020

Black Diamond and Utah Avalanche Center Celebrate Snow Safety Together, Virtually, at the 27th Annual Backcountry Benefit

SALT LAKE CITY, August 19, 2020 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global innovator in climbing, skiing and mountain sports equipment, is hosting the 27th Backcountry Benefit fundraising event for the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), virtually this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Festivities will take place from 6-10 p.m., Thursday, September 10....

August 18, 2020

Rumpl Launches Collection Designed by Native American Artists with the First Peoples Fund

PORTLAND, Ore. (August 18, 2020) – Today, Rumpl, the category leader in technical blankets, announces the launch of a new collection designed by Native American artists in partnership with the First Peoples Fund, an organization whose mission is to support and empower Native communities and artists. The collection is comprised...

August 13, 2020

Can’d Aid Continues the Crush it Crusade, Focusing On New Recycling Programs, As Well As Nationwide Education On the Recycling Benefits of Aluminum

Longmont, CO (8/13/2020) — Can’d Aid, a Colorado-based nonprofit focused on people powered do-goodery, is building a coalition of Crush it Crusaders who are leading recycling efforts in their communities. Thanks to a long standing partnership with Ball Foundation, Can’d Aid has used their grassroots appeal to educate and help...

August 12, 2020

Sanita donates a portion of each purchase in support of students and teachers

SCARBOROUGH, ME (August 12th, 2020): Sanita, a footwear brand specializing in professional clogs, will be donating $10 from every purchase on their website (sanita.com) from August 10 to September 15 to support teachers and students through DonorsChoose. These proceeds will go to help teachers, librarians and school staff who need our...

August 7, 2020

Mark Satkiewicz Memorial Fund Launched

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 7, 2020) – The Satkiewicz family and close friends, in partnership with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, today announce the launch of the Mark Satkiewicz Memorial Fund. The fund was created to honor the legacy of Mark Satkiewicz, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August...

July 29, 2020

Evolv Donates $50,000 To DEI Organizations From Proceeds of the 2021 Zenist Collab Presale

Orange County, Calif. (July 2020)- Evolv, the southern California modern climbing company rooted in progression and creative self-expression, today announced that it has donated $50,000 to five different DEI organizations focused on diversity in climbing after the wildly successful recent presale of its new Ashima X Brain Dead Zenist shoe....

July 24, 2020

YOGA JOURNAL and BACKPACKER Media Group Goes Carbon-Neutral

Boulder, CO: The Active Living Group, a division of Pocket Outdoor Media, became the first major media organization in North America to make every magazine subscription it sells carbon-neutral. The announcement was made today in conjunction with the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow as a kickoff to the group’s “Enough Already” consumer...

July 16, 2020

North St. Bags Chooses Portland’s Community Cycling Center as Recipient of 1% for the Planet Donation

Portland, Ore. (July 16, 2020) - In 2019 North St. Bags joined 1% for the Planet, a non-profit organization whose business members commit to donating 1% of their annual sales to environmental causes. Members choose which of the network’s non-profit partners they support and for this year, North St. Bags...

July 8, 2020

Utah Jazz, Cotopaxi Team Up to Support COVID-19 Relief with Exclusive #OneUtah T-shirts

Salt Lake City, UT. July 8, 2020 - B Corp and outdoor brand Cotopaxi and the Utah Jazz have joined together to support their home state’s COVID-19 relief efforts through sales of limited edition #OneUtah T-shirts, which are now available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, which...

June 30, 2020

Kevin’s Natural Foods Provides $120,000 in Food Donation to Local Nonprofit

Modesto, CA (June 30, 2020) –Kevin’s Natural Foods, makers of Paleo and Keto-certified sous-vide entrées, sauces, and seasoning blends, is providing much needed food to those in need in the Modesto, CA region. The brand donated 40,000 pounds of chicken, sauce, rice and potatoes worth $120,000 to Second Harvest Food...

June 17, 2020

SBT GRVL Announces SBT VRTL Ride Experience

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo., (June 17, 2020) –SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, is launching a new virtual ride in place of the canceled August event. SBT VRTL is a free community ride experience that will be held on Sunday, August 16, with participants choosing where, when...

June 9, 2020

Nature’s Path Vows to Save The Turtles with SEE Turtles Partnership For World Sea Turtle Day

Richmond, B.C. (June 9, 2020) – Nature’s Path – the leading family-owned organic breakfast and snack food company – is celebrating World Sea Turtle Week on June 8-June 16 2020 – starting with World Oceans Day and culminating on June 16 with World Sea Turtle Day. Nature’s Path multifaceted giveback...

May 14, 2020

Can’d Aid Launches Do-Goodery at Your Doorstep for Children in Foster Care

Do-goodery at Your Doorstep —Can'd Aid, a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on people powered do-goodery, is delivering an opportunity to give back, right to your doorstep. Put together art kits, assemble skateboards or build bikes then donate them to local children in foster care. Rally your family, your neighbors, your...