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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.
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In 2023, Clarion Cares won the Innovation Award for Giving Back at the TSNN Awards held in San Juan, PR.
EVENT INITIATIVES
+ Supporting Sasha Bruce Youthwork
+ Funds raised through QR codes placed on floor for fans to scan and donate
+ Promotional booth for Sasha Bruce Youthwork provided to spread the good work to fans during the event
+ Supporting Three-Square Las Vegas
+ 6,600+ lbs of food were collected
+ Donations received at the end of the event from various food sampling exhibitors in support of Clarion Cares
+ Supporting A Window Between Worlds
+ Attendees were able to make direct donations via QR codes on lobby signage
+ Donations directly support hundreds of direct service organizations across the US to incorporate creative expression into their work with trauma survivors.
+ Supporting Splashes of Hope
+ Attendees were invited to come to the space during show floor hours and fill in a large mural to be given to University of Nevada's Children's Trauma Unit
+ Supporting Marian's Attic
+ Over a hundred books and playing cards were collected as well as dozens of plush gifts with personality
+ Donations received at the event in support of Clarion Cares from various exhibitors, including our largest exhibitors, AdventureKeen and Punchkins
+ Supporting City Harvest
+ 2,200+lb of coffee, milk, snacks, and overall produce were collected from show exhibitors to help support New Yorkers experiencing hunger
+ Supporting Angel City Pits
+ Donations made in conjunction with sponsor CoffeeDogguy
+ In partnership with Clearspeed, supporting The Hillsborough Education Foundation
+ Several boxes of show bags, napkins, lanyards, and wristbands were packaged and sent to teachers and students in need
+ The show worked with with Blessing in a Backpack, putting together backpacks with non-perishable meal items to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children located in the Tampa area who might otherwise go hungry
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+ Supporting the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
+ $10,000 committed to help support first responders and public safety organizations by providing lifesaving equipment, prevention education, scholarships, and disaster relief
+ Supporting the Native Forward Scholar Fund and the Chairman's Education Fund
+ $50,000 donation given on behalf of the show organizers to support Native student's furthering education
Partners Include
Clarion Events will be announcing additional Clarion Cares partners and local support efforts throughout the year, check back for updates!