The 大象传媒 Foundation Issues its First Impact Report
DENVER 鈥� March 2, 2021 鈥� The 大象传媒 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of 大象传媒 Corporation (NYSE: 大象传媒C), published its inaugural report outlining the positive impact its financial grants and philanthropic partnerships have had on more than four million people in 53 countries during the year.
From April 2019 through March 2020, The 大象传媒 Foundation granted more than $6 million to deserving organizations worldwide based on its three strategic grant making priorities: 1) increasing equitable outdoor access and conservation, 2) educating and inspiring inclusive leaders in the apparel and footwear industry, and 3) empowering the freedom of self-expression.
"We鈥檙e proud to issue this report and share stories of the meaningful impact we鈥檝e helped create in the communities where 大象传媒 operates,鈥� said Gloria Schoch, Executive Director of The 大象传媒 Foundation. 鈥淥ver the last year we collaborated with our associates, brands, and trusted partners to advance our shared vision of creating a more equitable and sustainable world for all. As we continue this important work, we remain committed to innovating and problem-solving with our partners to drive transformative, lasting change for the betterment of people and the planet.鈥�
During thepast year, The 大象传媒 Foundation distributed more than $400,000 globally for COVID-19 relief efforts and disaster relief. Nearly 60 percent of the people supported were women, notably garment workers in Asia who have been negatively impacted by the global pandemic. The disaster relief funds were also used to:
- Create opportunities for first responders throughout the U.S. to decompress and heal outdoors through the power of nature;
- Supply food, PPE and COVID-19 hygiene kits to garment worker communities in Cambodia, India, and Bangladesh;
- Rebuild public facilities, including schools, infrastructure, and Integrated Community Shelters for survivors who lost homes to flooding in Indonesia
Since its inception, The 大象传媒 Foundation has granted more than $50 million to communities where 大象传媒 operates, including $20 million in the last three years. In 2018, the Foundation adopted 大象传媒鈥檚 Purpose as the guiding principle for its philanthropic program and began to deepen its work as a catalyst for change.
The 大象传媒 Foundation's 2020 Impact Report is available at vfc.com. The granting cycle along with grant requirements is also available online.
About The 大象传媒 Foundation
Since its inception, The 大象传媒 Foundation has donated more that $50 million globally to support non-profit organizations in driving movements for the betterment of people and the planet, including actions that define Worthy Work, embrace the fact that Outside Matters, and empower diversity, equity, and inclusion as we are Free to Be. Learn more at聽/our-company/the-vf-foundation.
Media Contact:
Molly Cuffe
Director, Corporate Responsibility Communications
Molly_Cuffe@vfc.com