Five percent of the proceeds from the sale on Friday, May 9, will be donated to both the Cortez Cultural Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing Southwestern culture and art, and CASA of the Four Corners, a non-profit dedicated to helping abused or neglected children.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were thrilled that Osprey chose us,\u201d said CASA case manager Barbara Casey. \u201cIt shows they care about the community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Casey said her organization\u2019s share of the proceeds would be utilized to recruit and train additional volunteers, who conduct independent observations of abused and neglected children and serve as a voice on their behalf in the judicial system.<\/p>\n
Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Dena Guttridge applauded Osprey\u2019s endeavor, stating that the company understands the importance of giving back to the community and being a good neighbor. She added that other local business owners could learn to create a similar culture of generosity and build even stronger connections and relationships within the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiving back doesn\u2019t always have to mean money, although that\u2019s certainly needed,\u201d Guttridge said. \u201cFrequently, the best investment a company can make isn\u2019t with their money, but with their time and resources.\u201d<\/p>\n
Osprey holds a spring and fall locals-only sale, and last year\u2019s proceeds of nearly $7,000 were donated to the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center, Mountain Studies Institute, Southwest Colorado Canyon Association and Dolores River Anglers Chapter 145 of Trout Unlimited.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost of our local charitable organizations operate on a shoestring budget,\u201d said Sam Mix, the company\u2019s outdoor marketing manager. \u201cThey do great work for the community, and we\u2019re proud to help.\u201d<\/p>\n
Osprey\u2019s biannual local only sales offer wholesale-or-below discounts on the Osprey line of messenger bags, hydration packs, day packs, travel bags and hiking packs, to name a few.<\/p>\n
Attempts to reach Cortez Cultural Center director Donna Steward for comment were unsuccessful.<\/p>\n