News from December 2023

REI fund distributes $6.1 million for equitable access to outdoor activities

Capital One has provided funding to the REI Cooperative Action Fund, which has resulted in a significant investment of $6.1 million distributed among 264 nonprofit organizations. These organizations aim to create a more equitable outdoors environment. The REI Fund, supported by community donations and corporate partners like Capital One and REI Co-op, focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of communities through outdoor activities.

Capital One awards grants to Latina entrepreneurs through pitch competition

Hispanic-owned businesses are rapidly expanding in the United States, yet they face significant challenges such as limited access to capital and opportunities. This is highlighted by the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. To address these issues, Capital One has collaborated with #WeAllGrow for a second year to host Amigas In Business Bootcamps at Capital One Cafes in Austin, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona. These events aim to provide Latina business owners with networking opportunities and guidance on business growth.