Tag: Giveback Days

NEW YORK CITY, New York – Orvis Fifth Avenue is pleased to announce their “Giveback Days” event taking place throughout the month of September. The outdoor retailer is partnering with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a nonprofit dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities.

“In the past year, the New York chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing has added more than 30 disabled veterans to their roster,” stated Doug Lopez, Orvis Fifth Avenue retail manager. “This donation and matching funds will go to support day and overnight trips, enabling more veterans to get out on the West Branch of the Delaware, for example, as well as other nearby waters.”

In addition to a $2,000 cash donation from Orvis, the company is challenging their customers to give back, as well. During the month of September, customers donating $10 or more will receive a $10 Orvis savings card (limit one per customer).

There will be an after-hours event in the Orvis Fifth Avenue store, 489 Fifth Avenue, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. where the final donations will be awarded to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and partner groups will be raffling Orvis products to help raise additional funds. The public is invited to attend and there will be free refreshments and drawings for Orvis savings cards.

Orvis commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting and sustaining the natural world, not only now, but for all who follow.

For more information, please visit Orvis.com.

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Editor’s Note: For high-resolution photos, please contact Jessica Donahue – jdonahue@marshallpr.com.

About Orvis
Founded in 1856, Orvis believes the most meaningful experiences are created by sharing the love of nature and being inspired by its endless possibilities. Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S and the U.K. and maintains a network of more than 400 dealers worldwide as a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. Orvis promises to open the door to extraordinary outdoor experiences and to protect nature by committing 5% of pretax profits each year to conservation efforts worldwide.

Learn more at www.orvis.com.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Orvis Charlotte is pleased to announce their “Giveback Days” event taking place throughout the month of September. The outdoor retailer is partnering with the Charlotte chapter of Ducks Unlimited, a nonprofit dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife and people.

“The Charlotte chapter of Ducks Unlimited is important to the conservation efforts in the Charlotte region,” stated Trey Oliver, Orvis Charlotte store manager. “Clean water, healthy wildlife and wetlands are all vital pieces to a vibrant environment. We appreciate the volunteers and members that work hard each day to help protect and restore our resources for the next generation.”

In addition to a $2,000 cash donation from Orvis, the company is challenging their customers to give back, as well. During the month of September customers donating $10 or more will receive a $10 Orvis savings card (limit one per customer).

There will be an after-hours event in the Orvis Charlotte store, 6800 Phillips Place, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. where the final donations will be awarded to the Charlotte chapter of Ducks Unlimited and partner groups will be raffling Orvis products to help raise additional funds. The public is invited to attend and there will be free refreshments and drawings for Orvis savings cards.

Orvis commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting and sustaining the natural world, not only now, but for all who follow.

For more information, please visit Orvis.com.

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Editor’s Note: For high-resolution photos, please contact Jessica Donahue – jdonahue@marshallpr.com.

About Orvis
Founded in 1856, Orvis believes the most meaningful experiences are created by sharing the love of nature and being inspired by its endless possibilities. Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S and the U.K. and maintains a network of more than 400 dealers worldwide as a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. Orvis promises to open the door to extraordinary outdoor experiences and to protect nature by committing 5% of pretax profits each year to conservation efforts worldwide.

Learn more at www.orvis.com.

GREENVILLE, South Carolina – Orvis Greenville is pleased to announce their “Giveback Days” event taking place throughout the month of September. The outdoor retailer is partnering with Friends of the Reedy River, the only local, volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving, promoting and restoring the Reedy River.

“Friends of the Reedy River are educating their communities about the importance of the area’s clean waters and working extensively to improve the quality of Greenville’s hometown river,” stated Christian Fichtel, Orvis Greenville retail manager. “A clean, healthy river ecosystem is an important resource for recreation, especially for anglers, and we’re proud to help support their mission.”

In addition to a $2,000 cash donation from Orvis, the company is challenging their customers to give back, as well. During the month of September customers donating $10 or more will receive a $10 Orvis savings card (limit one per customer).

There will be an after-hours event in the Orvis Greenville store, 1 N Main Street, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. where the final donations will be awarded to the Friends of the Reedy River and partner groups will be raffling Orvis products to help raise additional funds. The public is invited to attend and there will be free refreshments and drawings for Orvis savings cards.

Orvis commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting and sustaining the natural world, not only now, but for all who follow.

For more information, please visit Orvis.com.

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Editor’s Note: For high-resolution photos, please contact Jessica Donahue – jdonahue@marshallpr.com.

About Orvis
Founded in 1856, Orvis believes the most meaningful experiences are created by sharing the love of nature and being inspired by its endless possibilities. Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S and the U.K. and maintains a network of more than 400 dealers worldwide as a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. Orvis promises to open the door to extraordinary outdoor experiences and to protect nature by committing 5% of pretax profits each year to conservation efforts worldwide.

Learn more at www.orvis.com.

ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Orvis Royal Oak is pleased to announce their “Giveback Days” event taking place throughout the month of September. The outdoor retailer is partnering with Clinton River Watershed Council, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, enhancing and celebrating the Clinton River, its watershed and Lake St. Clair.

“Orvis is passionate about supporting this specific project because there are three designated trout streams within the boundaries of this watershed,” stated Jason Davis, Orvis Royal Oak store manager. “The donation will be used to improve in-stream and riparian river habitat within the Clinton River Watershed through the Clinton River Cold Water Conservation Project. It is vital to conserve and protect these waterways for the next generation of recreation, specifically anglers.”

In addition to a $2,000 cash donation from Orvis, the company is challenging their customers to give back, as well. During the month of September, customers donating $10 or more will receive a $10 Orvis savings card (limit one per customer).

There will be an after-hours event in the Orvis Royal Oak store, 29500 Woodward Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. where the final donations will be awarded to the Clinton River Watershed Council and partner groups will be raffling Orvis products to help raise additional funds. The public is invited to attend and there will be free refreshments and drawings for Orvis savings cards.

Orvis commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting and sustaining the natural world, not only now, but for all who follow.

For more information, please visit Orvis.com.

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Editor’s Note: For high-resolution photos, please contact Jessica Donahue – jdonahue@marshallpr.com.

About Orvis
Founded in 1856, Orvis believes the most meaningful experiences are created by sharing the love of nature and being inspired by its endless possibilities. Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S and the U.K. and maintains a network of more than 400 dealers worldwide as a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. Orvis promises to open the door to extraordinary outdoor experiences and to protect nature by committing 5% of pretax profits each year to conservation efforts worldwide.

Learn more at www.orvis.com.

CARMEL, Indiana – Orvis Carmel is pleased to announce their “Giveback Days” event taking place throughout the month of September. The outdoor retailer is partnering with Friends of the White River, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and promoting the continued improvement of the quality of the White River’s waters.

“Friends of the White River are educating their communities about the importance of the area’s clean, healthy ecosystem and are working extensively to improve river accessibility in Hamilton and Marion counties,” stated Jason Sandlewick, Orvis Carmel store manager. “Clean water is an important resource for recreation, especially fly fishing, and we’re proud to help support their mission.”

In addition to a $2,000 cash donation from Orvis, the company is challenging their customers to give back, as well. During the month of September customers donating $10 or more will receive a $10 Orvis savings card (limit one per customer).

There will be an after-hours event in the Orvis Carmel store, 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd., on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. where the final donations will be awarded to the Friends of the White River and partner groups will be raffling off Orvis products to help raise additional funds. The public is invited to attend and there will be free refreshments and drawings for Orvis savings cards.

Orvis commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting and sustaining the natural world, not only now, but for all who follow.

For more information, please visit Orvis.com.

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Editor’s Note: For high-resolution photos, please contact Jessica Donahue – jdonahue@marshallpr.com.

About Orvis
Founded in 1856, Orvis believes the most meaningful experiences are created by sharing the love of nature and being inspired by its endless possibilities. Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S and the U.K. and maintains a network of more than 400 dealers worldwide as a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. Orvis promises to open the door to extraordinary outdoor experiences and to protect nature by committing 5% of pretax profits each year to conservation efforts worldwide.

Learn more at www.orvis.com.

ATLANTA, Georgia – Orvis Atlanta is pleased to announce their “Giveback Days” event taking place throughout the month of September. The outdoor retailer will once again partner with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) on the “Quality Hooch Campaign.” All proceeds will benefit CRK’s BacteriAlert program, which is responsible for monitoring equipment and testing of the Chattahoochee River. This campaign is a cross partnership between Orvis, SweetWater Brewing Company and CRK.

“Over the course of the last three years, the campaign has raised a total of $30,000,” stated Justin Powell, Orvis Atlanta fishing manager. “Chattahoochee Riverkeeper is the steward of clean water from the mountains in north Georgia to the Florida border, providing drinking water for more than five million people in the Chattahoochee River Basin. We’re proud to help further their mission.”

In addition to a $2,000 cash donation from Orvis, the company is challenging their customers to give back, as well. During the month of September, customers donating $10 or more will receive a $10 Orvis savings card (limit one per customer).

There will be an after-hours event in the Orvis Atlanta store, 3255 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead Square, on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. where the final donations will be awarded to Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and partner groups will be raffling off Orvis products to help raise additional funds. The public is invited to attend and there will be free refreshments and drawings for Orvis savings cards.

Orvis commits 5% of pre-tax profits to protecting and sustaining the natural world, not only now, but for all who follow.

For more information, please visit Orvis.com.

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Editor’s Note: For high-resolution photos, please contact Jessica Donahue – jdonahue@marshallpr.com.

About Orvis
Founded in 1856, Orvis believes the most meaningful experiences are created by sharing the love of nature and being inspired by its endless possibilities. Orvis pioneered the mail order industry in the United States, operates more than 80 retail stores in the U.S and the U.K. and maintains a network of more than 400 dealers worldwide as a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. Orvis promises to open the door to extraordinary outdoor experiences and to protect nature by committing 5% of pretax profits each year to conservation efforts worldwide.

Learn more at www.orvis.com.