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Giving Back
The focus of our Global Donation Program is to give internationally yet impact locally. Support is primarily provided through two programs: the Summit III program for support exceeding $2,500 (in-kind, cash, or combination) and our 5.4 program for grants up to $2,500. Columbia also provides support through several other programs, including Rethreads, Community Relations Pro Purchases, and employee volunteerism.
The Summit III program is built around a three-part model, which allows organizations annual eligibility for up to three years of proposal submissions. Once we review and award support to a group, we welcome them to reapply the following year. There is no fourth-year eligibility in order to allow new organizations the opportunity to join the Summit III program. Organizations can then reapply for annual support once they have completed their fourth year of ineligibility.
We hope you will find our program as exciting and as rewarding as we do! Click here as your first step toward experiencing the Columbia Sportswear Summit III program.
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Focus Areas
Programs
Summit III
The Summit III program, established in 2005, allows organizations annual eligibility for up to three years of proposal submissions. Once we review and award support to a group, we welcome them to reapply the following year...
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5.4
A successful summit requires careful planning, knowledge of routes and terrain, fitness, and the correct equipment. For many climbers, this experience begins on a Class 5.4 (Yosemite Decimal System) climb. Class 5.4 involves relatively secure...
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Rethreads
Columbia Rethreads allows us to stretch the life of slightly irregular garments. Approval for the program entitles an organization to pick up Columbia Sportswear recycled clothing and footwear two times a year from the Rivergate...
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Employee Investment
Our volunteer policy, annual volunteer fairs, and coordination of department volunteer projects empower our employees to efficiently provide meaningful support to our community partners. Employee initiated teams at our facilities...
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