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REI Adventures Presents Namibia’s Conservation Guards with Sustainable Tourism Award

500 guards who protect the country’s natural resources and wildlife to be outfitted

Oct 28, 2013

Outdoor Recreational Spaces Enhanced by $3.9 Million in REI Grant Funding

Trails, parks and waterways across the country are even more enjoyable and accessible thanks to REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) and its more than 260 nonprofit partners. The national outdoor gear and clothing retailer granted more than $3.9 million this year to national and local organizations…

Sep 20, 2012

REI Awards Stewardship Leader Grants of $600,000 to 14 Nonprofits

SEATTLE - REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today announced the distribution of $600,000 to 14 nonprofit partners across the country through its Stewardship Leader Grants. REI selected one leading organization in each of its largest markets to…

Feb 6, 2012

The Mountaineers Receive $50,000 Grant from the REI Foundation to Support Outdoor Youth Programming

The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, awarded its annual $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to The Mountaineers, the Seattle-based outdoor education, recreation and conservation nonprofit founded in 1906.

Dec 28, 2011

REI Awards $4.2 Million to Nonprofit Partners that Restore Outdoor Spaces

REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national outdoor gear and clothing retailer, today announced plans to grant $4.2 million this year to nonprofits across the country that work to preserve and maintain natural spaces through active volunteer programs.

Aug 2, 2011

Outdoor Industry, REI Commend Western Governors’ “Get Out West” Initiative

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and member company REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) praised the launch of a new initiative by the Western Governors' Association (WGA) titled “Get Out West,” which was announced at the association's annual meeting yesterday. The initiative was championed by new…

Jul 1, 2011

Audubon and REI Foundation Expand Innovative Nature Education Program

The National Audubon Society and The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, are kicking off the second phase of an innovative collaboration launched last year. The initiative seeks to make hands-on nature experiences engaging and…

Jun 30, 2011

REI's Position on North Carolina's Anti-LGBT Law and Similar Proposals in Other States

REI employees and members have asked for our perspective on a new law in North Carolina called “HB2” and similar, proposed laws in other states. In North Carolina, we have seven REI stores, over 400 employees and more than 450,000 members. The new law permits discrimination against LGBT people…

Apr 11, 2011

REI's Position on Marriage Equality

REI is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we work and play. We embrace inclusion because it helps us advance the co-op’s core purpose – to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship – encouraging people of all backgrounds to fully…

Apr 10, 2011

NatureBridge Awarded REI Foundation's Inaugural Mary Anderson Legacy Grant

The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, awarded its first $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service. Established in recognition of REI…

Jan 18, 2011