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Giving back to local & global communities
Clarion understands the important role communities play in helping host our live events, and we want to return the favor.
Clarion has established the charitable group Clarion Cares™ to support organizations that align with our core values: care, respect, service, compassion, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. The Clarion Cares mission is to collaborate with the industries we serve and together give back to local and global communities which host our live events.
2023 EVENT INITIATIVES
+ Supporting Operation USA’s California Storm Response & Recovery and Energize Ukraine
+ Special Briefing hosted at the event with a presentation of donation from Clarion Cares
+ Kiosks available at the event for participants to join in support
+ Pre and post-event promotion to participants and energy community of the cause
+ In conjunction with POWERGEN and FDIC: $10,000 donation to support the Hawaii Wildlife Relief Fund by Global Giving
+ Supporting Three-Square Las Vegas
+ 5,500+ lbs of food and sanitizing wipes were collected
+ Donations received at the end of the event from various food sampling exhibitors in support of Clarion Cares
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+ Supporting The Polsky Foundation
+ Helped ship nearly 190 tons of PPE gear and equipment to firefighters and first responders in Ukraine
+ Pre and post-event promotion to participants of the cause
+ In conjunction with DTECH and POWERGEN: $10,000 donation to support the Hawaii Wildlife Relief Fund by Global Giving
+ Supporting City Dogs and City Kitties Rescue
+ $8,000 raised from fan donations in partnership with Old Line Garrison Events
+ Donations came from fans scanning QR codes at designated areas on show floor
+ Supporting Capital Pride Alliance of Washington D.C. through fans donating via QR codes available on-site
+ Supporting OUC Project CARE and Energize Ukraine
+ Special Briefing on Ukraine Electric Grid hosted at the event
+ Kiosks available at the event for participants to join in support
+ Pre and post-event promotion to participants and energy community of the cause
+ In conjunction with DTECH and FDIC: $10,000 donation to support the Hawaii Wildlife Relief Fund by Global Giving
+ Supporting Marian's Attic
+ Over a hundred books, playing cards, shelving units and gift baskets were collected
+ Donations received at the event in support of Clarion Cares from various exhibitors, including our largest supporter AdventureKeen
+ In partnership with Clearspeed, supported The Hillsborough Education Foundation and Clean The World
+ SOF Week attendees helped fill 900+ bags with toiletries & handwritten notes of inspiration or a caring message
+ 1,400+ drawstring backpacks and 1000+ lanyards were donated to help support students at Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, FL
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+ Supporting The Shade Tree of Las Vegas
+ Benefactor helps women (and their children and pets) escape domestic violence or in economic crisis across the Las Vegas area
+ Supporting City Harvest in New York, NY
+ 3,000 lbs of food was collected to support families across the NYC area
+ Supporting The Kentucky Health Justice Network in Louisville, KY
+ Supporting Café Femenino in Anaheim, CA
+ Supporting The Hero Initiative
+ Raised over $7,000+ in online donations collected via QR code scans on-site and at the RCCC Drink and Draw afterparty event, where donation auction items also included one-of-a-kind sketches by famous comic artists.
+ Supporting Magic Wheelchair
+ Online donations collected via QR code scans on-site, as well as a complimentary booth on the show floor to increase visibility of organization
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+ Supporting Energize Ukraine
+ Special Briefing on Ukraine Electric Grid hosted at the event
+ Pre and post-event promotion to participants and energy community of the cause
+ Gave a total of $100,000 to 5 companies through the HYDROVISION Industry Fund
+ Recipient companies were: Foundation for Water and Energy Education, GenH, Open Hydro, Ukrhydroenergo, and WWS Wasserkraft
+ Supporting Believe In Tomorrow House by the Sea
+ Benefactor provides respite housing to critically ill children & their families from all across the US
+ Supporting St. Jude's Ranch for Children
+ Encouraging exhibitors to donate apparel and accessories to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children's group homes and onsite thrift store
+ Recognizing the significance of sustainability and playing WWIN's part in promoting responsible practices
+ Supporting Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries (SMARM) and Sevier County Food Ministries
+ Exhibitors donated dozens of books, 11 racks of stickers, key chains, and signs to both charity partners where will be sold in the charity thrift stores
+ 100% of all proceeds raised stay in both charities to assist neighbors in their moment of crisis