GIVING NEWS
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March 13, 2024
Skida Partners with the Vermont State Parks for new Elmore Collection
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Skida, the Vermont-based accessories brand, is partnering with the Vermont State Parks, celebrating their 100 year anniversary of conserving and interpreting Vermont’s natural, cultural, historic, and scenic heritage. To commemorate this milestone, Skida has released the Elmore Collection, designed in collaboration with the Vermont State Parks and meant...
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March 13, 2024
Arcade Announces the 10th Annual Mothership Classic Fundraiser
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - 2024 marks a decade of The Mothership Classic, a ski-a-thon hosted by Arcade to raise funds to help injured athletes in their journey to recovery. The High Fives Foundation is family to the Arcade team, and Arcade is proud and honored to partner with High Fives to...
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March 12, 2024
Kahtoola Partners with Trek for Trevor Foundation to Promote Hiker Safety on the Pacific Crest Trail
Flagstaff, Ariz. (March 12, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – In a continuous effort to improve hiker safety along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Kahtoola has partnered with the Trek for Trevor foundation alongside Nomad Ventures and the Fowler-O’Sullivan Foundation to support the Trevor Spikes Program for its fourth year. Named in...
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March 12, 2024
GU Energy Labs announces Hebah Hefzy and Ngugi Kihara to run WSER
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – GU Energy Labs is pleased to announce the selection of ultra-runners Hebah Hefzy and Ngugi Kihara for the brand’s two sponsor entries for the 2024 Western States Endurance Run (WSER), the iconic 100-mile footrace from Palisades Tahoe to Auburn, California in late June. Hefzy and Kihara both represent...
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March 11, 2024
The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) Launches First Ever “RUN THE BLOCK” Grant Program To Expand Ownership in the Running Industry
(Seattle, WA), March 11, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to unite the running industry to improve the inclusion, visibility, and access for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), launched its newest initiative “RUN THE BLOCK”, a mentoring and...
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March 7, 2024
National Park Trust Announces 2024 Kids to Parks Day School Grant Recipients
Washington, DC (March 7, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - National Park Trust is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Kids to Park Day School Grants Program. The annual grants are awarded to under-served schools to help students discover and explore parks, public lands, and waters in celebration of National...
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March 7, 2024
Revolutionary Web App “Lodestar” Streamlines Sustainable Outdoor Recreation
McCALL, ID (Thursday, March 7, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Lodestar will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, 2024 by proudly unveiling its groundbreaking web app. The Lodestar app is a do-it-all outdoor adventure platform with environmental stewardship built in. Lodestar is a women-led company built on the...
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March 7, 2024
National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service Announce the 2024 Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program Awardees
Washington, DC (March 7, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – National Park Trust is pleased to announce the 2024 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program. In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, the National Park Trust developed the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program to support schools and organizations...
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March 1, 2024
Blood Origins Successfully Funds Teacher Incentivization Program in Botswana
February 28, 2024, Collierville, TN/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Blood Origins, a US-based non-profit promoting global wildlife conservation and ethical hunting practices, announced the successful initial funding of their Teacher Incentivization Program in Botswana, Africa. The program leverages an existing prize-giving ceremony which is funded through hunting-generated revenues from local outfits, and hopes...
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February 28, 2024
Outdoor Diversity Alliance and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Launch New Outdoor Pathway Scholarship Program
Richmond, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2024) - The Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s (ORR) Together Outdoors (TO) initiative are partnering to launch a new program designed to connect students from underrepresented communities to outdoor and environmental professions. The Outdoor Pathway Scholarship will provide students with $5000 in scholarship...
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February 26, 2024
The National Forest Foundation and USDA Forest Service Launch Nature Connects Us Campaign
Missoula, MT. (February 26, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and USDA Forest Service announced today the “Nature Connects Us” outreach campaign which sparks awakening and strengthening of all peoples’ connection to...
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February 22, 2024
National Park Trust and Edison International Announce the 2024 Southern California Kids to Parks Grant Program Recipients
Washington, DC (February 22, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - National Park Trust, in partnership with Edison International, is pleased to announce the 2024 grantees of the first Southern California Kids to Parks Grant Program, which is designed to connect third through eighth graders at Title I schools in southern California to...
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February 21, 2024
GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill Event Sets New Milestones, Raising Over $77,000 for Environmental Education
Flagstaff, Ariz. (Feb. 21, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Kahtoola is thrilled to announce that its 17th annual GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill event, held on February 10, 2024, has once again surpassed previous records, raising over $77,000 for local nonprofit Friends of Camp Colton’s environmental education programs. This year's event at Arizona Snowbowl saw...
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February 20, 2024
Afuera Productions Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Second OUTLIER Film
DENVER, CO. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Latina-founded production company, Afuera Productions, is announcing the release of OUTLIER: TRUST to support crowdfunding for their second film. TRUST is the first episode of the OUTLIER series—which questions the role identity, community, and belonging have in our survival as a species. After premiering in...
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February 15, 2024
RV Dealers Association’s RV Learning Center College Scholarship Application Available Now
Fairfax, VA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The application for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program is now available online. The scholarship is available for undergraduates currently employed in the RV industry, who are dependents of an RV industry employee, and to those seeking a career in the RV industry...
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February 14, 2024
NEMO Donates 100 Sleeping Bags to NH Nonprofit Common Man for Ukraine Supporting Ukrainian Children of War
Dover, NH—February 14, 2024/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – NEMO, the independent designer of outdoor gear and accessories based in New Hampshire, has made a significant donation of 100 high-quality sleeping bags to the nonprofit organization Common Man for Ukraine. These sleeping bags will be instrumental in providing comfort and warmth to internally displaced Ukrainian...
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February 12, 2024
Atomic X Protect Our Winters Ski Giveaway
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Deeply committed to driving the sport of skiing into the future, both through design innovation and increased sustainability efforts, Atomic has been gathering scientific data from lifecycle assessments and addressing the environmental impact of its products. In partnership with Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated...
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February 7, 2024
The Global Winter Sports Industry Unites Around A Unique Climate Pact
PARK CITY, UT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Winter Sports Sustainability Network (WSN), managed by Peak 63 and the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), in collaboration with Snowsports Industries America (SIA) are proud to announce the establishment of a transformative Climate Pact, bringing together prominent ski, snowboard, binding, and boot...
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February 6, 2024
Legacy of Fort Scott National Historic Site Expanded
Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – National Park Trust and the National Park Service announced a successful partnership that will help to preserve a critical piece of American history at Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas. This multi-year collaboration, resulting in the acquisition of a ¾-acre private property within the...
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January 30, 2024
Kahtoola’s 23/24 Winter Philanthropy Grants Support Humanitarian and Outdoor Education Initiatives
Flagstaff, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Kahtoola is excited to announce the winners of its 23/24 Winter grant allocations, each a representation of commitment and innovation in their respective fields. This season's recipients include Elevate Nepal, Kismet Rock Foundation, Nyingtob Ling, HERO, Tolani Lake Enterprises, Montana Wilderness School, Shishmaref Native Corporation,...
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January 30, 2024
Vasque Partners with Camping to Connect
Red Wing, Minn./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Vasque Footwear, with nearly 60 years of experience delivering functional, durable footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts, is proud to announce a strategic, long-term partnership with Camping to Connect. Through this partnership, Vasque will help bring outdoor experiences and educational opportunities to young individuals and foster a...
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January 30, 2024
Cotopaxi Welcomes Two New Impact Partners; Water1st and GlobalGiving
Salt Lake City, UT. (January 30, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure brand, Cotopaxi welcomes two new impact partners, Water1st, a nonprofit implementing clean water and sanitation projects for the world’s most vulnerable communities; and GlobalGiving, a nonprofit helping the Cotopaxi Foundation reach more people and drive community-led change...
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January 26, 2024
Challenged Athletes Foundation Rolls Out Five Top-Notch Cycling Experiences in 2024 to Raise Crucial Funds for Athletes with Physical Disabilities
SAN DIEGO, CA. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Celebrating its 30th anniversary of empowering individuals through sports, the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) proudly announces the launch of the 2024 CAF Cycling Challenge, a series of first-class riding experiences that embody inclusivity, celebrate community, and provide hope and inspiration for athletes with physical...
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January 19, 2024
House lawmakers vote unanimously to advance the EXPLORE Act
Washington, D.C. (Jan. 19, 2024) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – This week, lawmakers in the House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously to advance the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, a bipartisan package of outdoor recreation policy that could serve as a companion to America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA). The EXPLORE Act,...
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January 17, 2024
Backpacker’s Pantry donates over $112,000 during the 2023 calendar year; diverts over 100,000 pounds of hard-to-recycle materials from landfills
BOULDER, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Backpacker’s Pantry, a family-owned maker of gourmet adventure meals, announces today its annual donations for the 2023 calendar year. Over the past year, Backpacker’s Pantry donated a combined total of over $112,000 to 11 organizations. Additionally, in partnership with Eco-Cycle, they have diverted over 100,000...