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Supporting Our Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

We’re thankful all our employees are safe and accounted for in the wake of Hurricane Helene. REI is taking action to support our impacted employees and their communities by supporting a multitude of relief organizations in the region, including:

Oct 4, 2024

REI Cooperative Action Fund invests over $3.8 million in initiatives to advance equity in the outdoors and research nature’s impact on health

SEATTLE – The REI Cooperative Action Fund is investing over $3.8 million in 60 organizations that are strengthening the health and well-being of communities through time outside. Funding will support nonprofits that are led by and serve historically excluded communities, as well as researchers who…

May 6, 2024

REI Co-op releases 2023 Impact Report and financials, reporting $3.76 billion in revenue

SEATTLE, April 30, 2024 – REI Co-op today released its 2023 Impact Report and financial results, closing the year with $3.76 billion in net sales and nearly $270 million invested back into the co-op community.

Apr 30, 2024

REI Co-op celebrates progress towards getting every person in America outside in five minutes or less

REI Co-op is celebrating continued progress towards its efforts to get every person in America outside in five minutes or less, no matter where they live. Through its Outside in 5 initiative, REI supports local projects and national legislation to improve access to nearby nature.

Apr 17, 2024

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REI Co-op invites community to its Beaverton, Oregon grand opening celebration on April 19-21

REI Co-op opens its largest store in Oregon on Friday, April 19, when the specialty retailer welcomes the community at its new Beaverton store. The outdoor retailer invites the community to a three-day celebration filled with outdoor brands, nonprofit partners, an afternoon social and more.

Mar 19, 2024

REI Cooperative Action Fund makes record investment, contributing $6.1 million to more than 260 organizations creating a more equitable outdoors

The REI Cooperative Action Fund is making its largest-ever investment, distributing $6.1 million to 264 nonprofit organizations working to create a more equitable outdoors. The record contribution comes as the REI Fund has surpassed 1 million individual donations from REI customers, members, and…

Nov 14, 2023

REI Cooperative Action Fund names new chair, three new members to board of directors

SEATTLE – The REI Cooperative Action Fund is welcoming a new chair and three new members to its board of directors today: Ben Steele, Squire Simpson, Katie Kniffen and Chris Carr. The REI Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that supports a growing nationwide network of nonprofit partners…

Nov 9, 2023

REI commits to putting everyone in America within 5 minutes of outdoor space

SEATTLE – REI Co-op today launched a multiyear, nationwide initiative to ensure every American has immediate access to outdoor spaces. Outside in 5 is a community-led initiative that supports local projects and national legislation in pursuit of REI’s goal of getting 100 million people outside in…

Jul 12, 2023

REI Cooperative Action Fund invests $4 million in nonprofits working to create a more equitable outdoors

The REI Cooperative Action Fund is announcing a $4 million investment in 40 nonprofit organizations collectively creating a more equitable outdoors. This investment includes the addition of 18 new organizations to the Fund’s growing nationwide network of nonprofit partners, as well as renewed…

May 11, 2023

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REI Cooperative Action Fund celebrates first year with nearly $2 million in new investments in nonprofits

The REI Cooperative Action Fund is announcing a new $1.98 million investment in 34 nonprofit organizations promoting justice, equity and belonging in the outdoors. This investment brings the Fund’s total giving to over $3.4 million this year. The Fund officially launched in 2021 and has so far…

Nov 28, 2022

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