We’re for the people. All the people. The regular-footed and the goofy. The dawn patrol and the corduroy cruisers. The ones who chase summer and the ones who chase winter and the ones who don’t even know that’s a thing. We’re for the young people. The ones who wonder what it must feel like to be strapped to a board and flying down the mountain. The ones who wish someone would come alongside and show them how. We’re for being that someone – the one who helps unlock the joy that comes from being in the mountains and learning just what your body can do. And we’re for sharing joy of Human Connection Outside with as many people as possible, because everyone deserves it; no matter where they come from.
The Roots of Our Giving
“As a kid, I had close friends experiencing a very different childhood than mine -- poverty, abuse, addiction, even homelessness. My family wasn’t wealthy, but we were fortunate, and I became aware at an early age that, just by luck, I was dealt a different hand. My parents taught us never to take that for granted, and to always give back. Those experiences shaped me, and planted early seeds that grew into evo’s almost 25-year history of giving.” -Bryce Phillips, evo Founder & CEO
supporting programs that provide outdoor-based experiences and mentoring for young people
The Ways That We Help
Grants
Cash grants to support the vital work of nonprofit partners in our communities.
Gear
Helmets, skis, goggles... whatever it takes to create a safe and comfortable learning experience.
Volunteers
Thousands of hours of employee volunteerism in every single evo market, every single year.
Space
Hosting nonprofit partners and community events in our our stores, hotels, and other spaces.
Storytelling
Spotlighting the work of our nonprofit partners to drive broader engagement and support.
Grants
Cash grants to support the vital work of nonprofit partners in our communities.
Gear
Helmets, skis, goggles... whatever it takes to create a safe and comfortable learning experience.
Volunteers
Thousands of hours of employee volunteerism in every single evo market, every single year.
Space
Hosting nonprofit partners and community events in our our stores, hotels, and other spaces.
Storytelling
Spotlighting the work of our nonprofit partners to drive broader engagement and support.
Volunteering In Our Communities
Every member of the evo team receives 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year to support the organizations and causes they care about most. Since launching the program in 2016, our team has given more than 40,000 hours back to communities we call home.
Featured Partners
SOS Outreach
No matter what social, societal, or economic barriers exist—SOS Outreach believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. It starts with skiing or snowboarding, because it’s on the mountain that kids unearth the courage to step outside of their comfort zones, develop new strengths within themselves and cultivate lifelong skills.
Zero Ceiling
All youth deserve a safe home, access to opportunities, and a place to belong. At Zero Ceiling, they give youth stable housing, a job, mountain adventures, and the support to sustain it all. In collaboration with community partners like evo, each year they help hundreds of marginalized youth experience snowboarding, skiing, biking, and hiking at Whistler Blackcomb.
Chill Foundation
Chill’s programs teach new skills, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love for board sports. Chill envisions a world where any young person can belong and thrive in the outdoors, and we work to build a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for everyone.
SOS Outreach
No matter what social, societal, or economic barriers exist—SOS Outreach believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. It starts with skiing or snowboarding, because it’s on the mountain that kids unearth the courage to step outside of their comfort zones, develop new strengths within themselves and cultivate lifelong skills.
Zero Ceiling
All youth deserve a safe home, access to opportunities, and a place to belong. At Zero Ceiling, they give youth stable housing, a job, mountain adventures, and the support to sustain it all. In collaboration with community partners like evo, each year they help hundreds of marginalized youth experience snowboarding, skiing, biking, and hiking at Whistler Blackcomb.
Chill Foundation
Chill’s programs teach new skills, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love for board sports. Chill envisions a world where any young person can belong and thrive in the outdoors, and we work to build a more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for everyone.
Our commitment to community, reflected in action
Our Impact by the Numbers...
Our community impact is powered by people and measured in action. From volunteer hours spent side by side with our partners, to dollars donated in support of shared missions, to the organizations we’re proud to stand behind—these numbers represent real relationships, real effort, and real change in the communities where we live, work, and play.
VOLUNTEER HOURS BY TEAM MEMBERS LAST YEAR
7,693
VOLUNTEER HOURS SINCE LAUNCHING VPTO IN 2016
58,261
INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITIES LAST YEAR
$123,115
TOTAL INVESTMENT SINCE FOUNDING IN 2001
$5M +
IMPACT PARTNERS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
87
sierra surf club
Chow for POW at evoHotel Tahoe City
In 2025 we opened the Sierra Surf Club restaurant and bar at our hotel in Tahoe City, Calif. As part of our partnership with legendary snowboarder Jeremy Jones, all profits from the Sierra Surf Club will be donated to Protect Our Winters (POW), which Jones helped found back in 2007 to turn outdoor passions into climate action.
We all need Winter, and Winter needs us. Come hang with evo and Jeremy Jones at the Sierra Surf Club, and help support the POW mission.
you are invited
Join Us in Making an Impact
Purchase evo branded goods - we donate 2% back to our partners
Volunteer with us at local events & giving back initiatives
Round up your cart at checkout, both online & in evo stores
let's get together
Calling Community Nonprofits!
Our store Community Engagement Collectives (CECs) are looking for local partners and programs that share our commitment to helping young people get outside to connect, play, learn, and grow. If you’re operating in one of our markets (Seattle, Portland, Denver, Salt Lake, Tahoe City, and Whistler) and are interested in collaborating with evo, please connect with us below and we will get you in contact with your local team!
Contact Us - Community Impact
