The VF Foundation Issues Its Second Impact Report Detailing Funding Across 73 Countries During Global Pandemic
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A total of more than
During this time,
“This report not only gives insights into The VF Foundation’s grantmaking priorities, but it provides a window into the organizations we fueled, the causes we strengthened and the positive change we helped to power,” said
In addition to the direct support provided by
“The VF Foundation was established with a simple, yet meaningful purpose: to make the world a better place,” said
Grantees receiving support from
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Outside Matters —
The Trust for Public Land ,Equitable Communities Fund :The VF Foundation partnered withThe Trust for Public Land to help address the outdoor equity gap for the over 100 million people in theU.S. , including 28 million children, who do not have access to a park within a 10-minute walk from home. The Foundation grant supported the creation of community-driven, community-designed parks and other open spaces that provide economic and outdoor relief for community-based groups most impacted by the pandemic, including inDenver, Colorado ;Los Angeles, California ;Dallas, Texas ; andAtlanta, Georgia .
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Worthy Work —
United Nations Foundation ,The Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains:The VF Foundation helped launch this groundbreaking fund which brings together corporate investors, foundations and NGO partners to invest in the health, safety and economic resilience of the women who form the backbone of global value chains, including the apparel and fashion industry. Starting inSouth Asia ,The Resilience Fund aims to raise at least$10 million in pooled funding over three years to support locally driven solutions to systemic problems that make women more vulnerable.
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Free to Be —
Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF), Alumni Mentoring Initiative: With a grant fromThe VF Foundation , FSF launched its “Alumni Mentoring Initiative” in order to reach FSF alumni who have graduated from college in the last three years, with a particular focus on alumni from underrepresented backgrounds. This initiative is contributing to the fashion-talent pipeline and highlighting the importance of peer mentorship, inclusion and diversity.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery — In the past year,
The VF Foundation , along withVF Corporation and its associates and family of brands, donated more than$10.3 million to relief and recovery efforts in communities around the world. The Foundation alone provided nearly$2 million in relief aid to partners.
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