We're not going to lie to you, it feels good to close out a year full of commitments. And without you, we couldn't have done it. In addition to offering you trendy shoes that are sustainably made and respectful of the environment, ...we've pledged to donate a portion of our sales to three organizations working to protect the planet. And guess what, most of you chose Save The Turtles !
Since 2001, Save the Turtles, a non-profit organization, has been committed to protecting endangered sea turtles by protecting them, their eggs, and their hatchlings. The organization provides grants to community projects that help fund the salaries of those who work night patrols on the beaches and protect the turtles from poachers.
Together we raised $2,500 for Save the Turtles.
"The generosity of this donation will protect sea turtles and their eggs from poachers," said Debbie Sherman, Executive Director. "We are currently focusing on a small village, Parismina in Costa Rica, with whom we have worked since 2001. SAOLA's generous donation will be used to pay the salaries of local patrol officers for 21 nights (eight local patrol officers per night). We are grateful to SAOLA, a company that sincerely believes in saving our planet, and grateful to you, the consumers who support our mission."
Whoah - thank you!
You also chose to support One Tree Planted , a nonprofit organization dedicated to global reforestation. You helped us raise $1,000, which will help plant 1,000 new trees in Colorado.
€500 was also donated to Surfrider Foundation Europe , an organization committed to protecting the areas in which we live, explore and enjoy nature.
With the launch of our new collection, we continue our commitment to environmental conservation. One percent of all sales will be donated to a new and unique wildlife foundation, the MWALUA WILDLIFE TRUST.
Focusing our efforts on one organization is a strategic choice, as it will allow us to have a stronger and more focused partnership and have a greater impact so that our children, grandchildren and future generations can enjoy wildlife and iconic animals, like the mysterious saola, as much as we do.
So there you have it, thank you for choosing SAOLA. Together, we can #MAKEANIMPACT
