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West Marine continues its annual tradition to support conservation efforts, education, stewardship and youth experiences on the water with its “Month of Giving,” which kicked off December 1.
Throughout the month of December, customers can make donations in person at any West Marine store or online, and 100% of donations received will go to support the BlueFuture grants program.
BlueFuture was started by West Marine as a nonprofit to support nonprofit, community-based organizations that help advance marine conservation, stewardship and youth education and adventures. Community organizations rely on grant money to continue the important work they do in guaranteeing our waterways are preserved for generations to come, and to make education and opportunities available to youth and communities to help them become the stewards of tomorrow. West Marine is dedicated to helping advance this mission through support from BlueFuture.
“We are thrilled to once again be raising money to support the BlueFuture program this year,” explains Eric Kufel, CEO of West Marine. “We realize the increasing need to support and promote healthy and vibrant marine habitats and sustainable fisheries as well as connect future generations to the water through youth recreation and education. One hundred percent of the money raised for BlueFuture supports organizations dedicated to these efforts.”
To learn more or donate to the cause, or to apply for a grant, visit westmarine.com/BlueFuture.
