BEND, Ore., Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 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)
company, is honored to announce the recipients of its 2020
Parks for All Charitable Giving Program. The brand will donate
more than $501,400 in grants to
sixteen nonprofit organizations whose missions align with building,
maintaining, restoring, or providing better access to public parks
and green spaces globally. Projects range from trail
maintenance to environmental stewardship and education for
children, to eliminating barriers to outdoor recreation for
underserved populations.
Hydro Flask launched its charitable program Parks for All in
January 2017 to support the
development, maintenance and accessibility of public green spaces
in the U.S. and beyond so people everywhere can live healthier,
happier and more fulfilled lives. The program aims to ensure these
special places get the attention and protection they deserve
through on the ground activities, digital and advocacy initiatives
and social media campaigns.
To date, Parks For All has supported 92 non-profits, given over
$1,500,000 in cash grants and donated
more than 26,000 bottles.
Through the 2020 grants, Parks For All is donating $380,000 to nine US national grantees,
including:
- National Park Trust*: Buddy Bison School Program ($50,000)
- Trust for Public Land*: Development of Cook Park in
Atlanta's historic Vine City
neighborhood and the Community Impact Fund ($50,000)
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy*: Appalachian Trail Watershed
Conservation Education and Access Protection ($30,000)
- International Bicycling Association: Trail Accelerator Grant
Program ($50,000)
- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: Great American Rail-Trail™
Development ($50,000)
- Latino Outdoors*: Vamos Outdoors (Let's Go Outdoors):
Increasing Park Access through the Empowerment of Underrepresented
Communities and Investment in Outdoor Leadership ($30,000)
- Pacific Crest Trail Association*: Trail Adopters Volunteer
Program ($40,000)
- Living Lands & Waters: Illinois, Mississippi, and Ohio Rivers Shoreline
Restoration ($30,000)
- Outdoor Foundation: Thrive Outside Community Initiative
($50,000)
* denotes repeat grantee beneficiaries
In addition to the nationally focused grants, Parks for All is
also contributing over $56,400 in
regionally focused grants to four nonprofits including:
- Canyon Country Discovery Center (Utah) ($15,000)
- Downtown Detroit Partnership (Michigan) ($15,000)
- Glen Canyon Conservancy (Arizona) ($11,416)
- Rock Creek Conservancy (Washington,
D.C.) ($15,000)
Internationally, the Parks for All program is awarding
$65,000 in grants to three
organizations:
- Canada: Ocean Wise
Conservation Association ($15,000)
- UK: Surfers Against Sewage ($25,000)
- UK: Lake District Foundation ($25,000)
"The 2020 grants are an indication of our continued efforts to
make an impact through our partnerships in the realm of building,
restoring, maintaining, and increasing access and education around
parks," said Indigo Teiwes, Senior
Corporate Responsibility Manager for Hydro Flask. "In less
than three years, Hydro Flask has now given over $1.5 million in grants through Parks for All. Our
staff is so proud of the work being done through these grantees and
is excited to see these efforts carried forward into 2020 and
beyond through this new round of grants."
"Last year Latino Outdoors connected more people to parks and
public lands than ever before. The support we received through
Hydro Flask's Parks for All initiative undoubtedly made that
possible," said Luis Villa,
Executive Director for Latino Outdoors. "In 2020, we are
confident that even more people will enjoy the outdoors with us
along with the wellness benefits that come with it, thanks once
again to Hydro Flask's continued support."
"With generous support through Hydro Flask's Parks For All, we
can expand the IMBA Trail Accelerator grant program to put more
trails close to home in more communities across the country," said
David Wiens, Executive Director of
the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). Trail
Accelerator grants support communities wanting quality mountain
bike trail networks by developing professional trail plans. "These
plans reveal the transformation a town could experience through
trails and become an exciting local leveraging tool to grow support
and partnerships for trail projects," said Wiens.
To learn more about Hydro Flask Parks For All Grantees and a
full summary of the exciting projects we are funding please visit:
https://bit.ly/2N3cwOI
Dedicated to uniquely refreshing experiences, innovative design
and an unparalleled user experience, Hydro Flask continues to
receive accolades for its insulated products. Hydro Flask has been
the recipient of several Red Dot, GOOD DESIGN™ and iF Design
Awards, including the coveted iF gold award. The Company has grown
to become the number one overall American water bottle brand in
Sporting Goods and Outdoor, according to third party
data.
About Hydro Flask
Hydro
Flask® is the leader in high-performance
insulated products that help people enjoy the things they love
to do in the places they love to be. From the number one-selling
water bottle to soft good innovations like our Unbound Series™ Soft
Coolers and Journey Series™ Hydration Packs, Hydro Flask's
delightfully simple designs and go-anywhere durability always
deliver the perfect temperature when you need it. Founded in
2009 in Bend, Oregon, Hydro Flask
inspires active outdoor lives with two simple words: Let's
Go! Its charitable arm, Parks For All, supports the
development, maintenance, restoration and accessibility of public
green spaces so people everywhere can live healthier, happier
and more fulfilled lives. To learn more about Hydro Flask, Parks
for All, and to see our full lineup of award-winning products,
visit www.hydroflask.com.
About Helen of Troy
Limited
Helen of Troy
Limited is a leading global consumer products company offering
creative solutions for its customers through a strong portfolio of
well-recognized and widely-trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro
Flask, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, and Hot Tools. All trademarks
herein belong to Helen of Troy
Limited (or its affiliates) and/or are used under license from
their respective licensors. For more information about
Helen of Troy, please visit
www.helenoftroy.com.
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