L.L.Bean Funds Venture Outdoors Inclusivity Initiative
November 3, 2008 by Venture Outdoors
L.L.Bean has agreed to provide a $30,000 donation to Venture Outdoors in celebration of their Pittsburgh store opening at Ross Park Mall. This funding will be used to jump-start our Inclusivity Initiative, as well as help launch our new Family-Focused Trip Series in 2009. The VO Inclusivity Initiative seeks to remove economic and cultural…
barriers to developing active outdoor lifestyles. Venture Outdoors is seeking annual funding of more than $200,000 for this three-year initiative, which provides a continuum of services ranging from community outreach, local outdoor festivals, family-focused programs, and civic engagement through outdoor leadership training. Additional product support from L.L.Bean will provide outdoor apparel and equipment to help new populations enjoy local parks, trails, and waterways. If you would like to assist the VO Inclusivity Initiative, contact Venture Outdoors at (412) 255-0564 or cbell@ventureoutdoors.org.
[...] L.L.Bean Funds Venture Outdoors Inclusivity Initiative : Venture Outdoors - L.L.Bean has agreed to provide a $20,000 grant to Venture Outdoors in celebration of their Pittsburgh store opening at Ross Park Mall. This funding will be used to jump-start our Inclusivity Initiative, as well as help launch our new Family-Focused Trip Series in 2009. [...]