COMMUNITY and CONNECTION

COMMUNITY and CONNECTION

Pendleton is part of a connected community that only grows stronger through education, preservation, wellness, and care for America’s heroes. We are proud to give back through
donations, contributions and philanthropic partnerships.

American Indian College Fund
Scholarships for Native Students
Education is the key to success. For more than 20 years, Pendleton has proudly supported the dreams of Native American students through a partnership with the American Indian College Fund. The College Fund supports community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge, skills and cultural values that enhance their communities and the country as a whole. Sales of College Fund blankets, and the Pendleton endowment, help fund scholarships to students each year.

Fisher House Foundation
Helping Military Personnel and their Families America’s heroes deserve the best. Through sales of Grateful Nation blankets and products, Pendleton supports The Fisher House Foundation, which provides the comforts of home for families of patients receiving care at major military and VA medical centers. Free temporary lodging in beautiful Fisher Houses allow families of active military and veterans to be close, comfortable and cared for during times of medical crisis. Pendleton is proud to be a 2016 recipient of the Fisher House Patriots Award.

Native Amrican Rehabilitation Association
Culturally Informed Health Care for Native Women NARA, a Native American owned and operated nonprofit, provides culturally appropriate physical and mental health services to Native Americans and Alaska Natives in the Portland area. They facilitate mammograms and cervical cancer screenings for Native women. NARA’s Well Women’s Events are designed as safe places for women to receive advice and services, with Native crafts nights and women-only talking circles. Sales from the special Cherry Pink edition of the Chief Joseph blanket generate a donation to NARA’s Women’s Health program.

Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Supporting Firefighters in Times of Need.  Each year, heroic crews of firefighters risk life and limb to fight wildfires throughout America. Wildland firefighters represent the diversity of the land they protect. They are a community of committed individuals who protect private and public lands. Sales of the Wildland Heroes blanket generate a donation to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, which helps the families of firefighters who are killed in the line of duty, and assists injured firefighters and their families.

**As my youngest prepares for a career in the fire service, this one is near and dear to me.  I am grateful for all those that are dedicated first responders!  Always in my prayers**

Center Of Southwest Studies

Preserving Native American Arts and Funding Native American Art Education
The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, is a place to experience the heritage of the American Southwest, through a library, museum and an extensive archive of historical documents, photos and oral histories. The Center is home to The Durango Collection®, a dazzling archive of Southwest weavings. Blankets purchased from Pendleton’s Preservation Series generate a donation to the CSWS for Native American arts, outreach, and education.

National Park Foundation
Preserving America’s Treasures
On August 25, 1916, President Wilson signed legislation establishing the National Park Service. The National Park Foundation is the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, and helps preserve, protect and promote America’s most treasured places. Through Pendleton’s National Parks Collection, Pendleton and our partners have raised
over $800,000 to help with two preservation projects. The Grand Canyon Train Depot has served as one of the park’s “front doors” for over 100 years. A restoration project will ensure this iconic structure remains accessible and intact. Many Glacier Hotel is a Swiss-style lodge nestled in Glacier National Park. Pendleton’s contribution has supported the restoration of the historic lobby and building the helical stairway. 

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