GIVING NEWS
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about charity and giving in the outdoor and camping industries? Scroll below to view all outdoor giving news.
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November 24, 2020
NEMO Donates 1,600 Sleeping Bags to Big City Mountaineers
[DOVER, NH, Nov. 24, 2020] — NEMO, an award-winning designer of outdoor gear and accessories that are built to improve the experience of adventure, has donated 1,600 sleeping bags to Big City Mountaineers and its partners in an effort to get more kids outside. "Big City Mountaineers and their program...
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November 19, 2020
Hydro Flask Focuses Gift of Go Holiday Campaign on Providing Experiences and Giving Back
Bend, OR (November 19, 2020) – Hydro Flask, an award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks and soft good innovations and a Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) brand, is excited to announce the return of its Gift of Go Holiday Campaign inspiring shoppers to connect with loved ones...
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November 17, 2020
icebreaker to plant a tree for every holiday purchase
DENVER, CO. (November 17, 2020)-- Icebreaker, the New Zealand-based apparel brand and leader in sustainable clothing, is giving back to nature this holiday season by planting one tree for every purchase made through icebreaker.com in the North American region. The initiative begins on Giving Tuesday, December 1, and will continue...
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November 16, 2020
Tread Labs Donates 2% of Profits to Black Voters Matter
Woburn, Mass. — On June 16, 2020, Massachusetts-based insole manufacturer Tread Labs committed to donating 2% of their profits from that day through Election Day to the organization Black Voters Matter. Black Voters Matter is an organization that strives to “increase power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities” through voting encouragement....
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November 16, 2020
Project Outside Exceeds Fundraising Goal
ROANOKE, VA (Nov. 16, 2020) -- The Roanoke Outside Foundation has exceed its $100,000 goal for Project Outside raising $107,000. The campaign, launched in August, is the first of its kind and will fund the maintenance and development of outdoor assets and support outdoor-related businesses in the greater Roanoke Region...
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November 12, 2020
Big City Mountaineers Announces Summit for Someone 2021 Fundraising Adventures
GOLDEN, Colo. (November 12, 2020) – Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a leading provider of outdoor experiences for youth from unfairly marginalized communities announces Summit for Someone 2021 fundraising campaign. The BCM Summit for Someone program gives everyone the opportunity to challenge themselves while helping to support the youth that BCM serves every year. Each...
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November 10, 2020
Cascade Designs Continues Partnership with Big City Mountaineers for 2021
SEATTLE, Wash. (November 10, 2020) - Cascade Designs, the company behind award-winning brands Therm-a-Rest, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Platypus, SealLine, and PackTowl, announces today a continued partnership with Big City Mountaineers (BCM), an organization committed to breaking down barriers to outdoor access for youth by providing free, fully-outfitted, and professionally-led...
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November 9, 2020
Ascent Protein Launches Veterans Day Partnership with NFL’s Christian McCaffery
DENVER, COLORADO - November 9, 2020 - This week, Ascent Protein announced a joint Veterans Day Partnership with Christian McCaffrey’s charity arm, 22 and 54 Together, to support U.S. Veterans. From October 30th – Veterans Day (November 11, 2020), Ascent will be donating 20% of all profits toward Patriot PAWS,...
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November 5, 2020
Climbing with Refugees: Mammut Becomes a Partner of the Non-Profit Organization Climbaid
United by their shared passion for mountain sports and climbing, MAMMUT and the Swiss non-profit organization ClimbAID are embarking on a partnership designed to allow people affected by war, poverty and displacement to discover the joy of climbing. This long-term cooperation will focus on the implementation of humanitarian projects in...
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October 28, 2020
Electrolit Donates Nearly One Million Dollars in Hydration Beverages to Support COVID-19 Frontlines
CERRITOS, Calif. (October 28, 2020) – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has donated over $230,000 worth of product to frontline COVID-19 medical care professionals and nurses throughout Illinois, New York and Florida. The donation marks the brand’s second massive contribution to frontliners...
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October 22, 2020
Adventure Ready Brands Announces ‘Adventure Ready Girls’ Initiative to Increase Girls’ Outdoor Participation
LITTLETON, N.H. (Oct. 22, 2020) — There is a double-digit gender gap in outdoor participation between boys and girls, and outdoor products company, Adventure Ready Brands will tackle this disparity by getting 1 million girls outside by 2025 through an initiative called Adventure Ready Girls. Adventure Ready Brands seeks to...
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October 15, 2020
The North Face Puts $7 Million Toward Diversifying the Outdoors
The North Face, as part of its new global “Reset Normal” initiative, is pledging $7 million through the Explore Fund Council, a global fellowship program in partnership with Emmy winner screenwriter, producer, and actor Lena Waithe and climber and Academy Award winner director Jimmy Chin. Read more on The Cut.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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....