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Vista Outdoor Foundation Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Grant Partners

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

ANOKA, Minn., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vista Outdoor Foundation (the "Foundation"), the philanthropic partner of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), is pleased to announce that 12 nonprofit organizations were selected by its Board of Directors to receive grants as part of the Foundation's second annual grant cycle. The 12 organizations include nine that were part of the inaugural grant cycle and three that are new for fiscal year 2023. They represent a cross section of organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran participation in outdoor sports, and work to improve diversity and inclusion in the outdoors.

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Click here to learn more about Vista Outdoor Foundation's 2021 nonprofit partners, including features on the organizations and progress reports on their efforts to expand outdoor opportunities within their communities.
Vista Outdoor Foundation's future funding activities will be communicated once the company completes a previously announced separation in 2023.
Please stay tuned to www.vistaoutdoor.com/Foundation or sign-up for Vista Outdoor news to receive more information in the months ahead about the separation and future grant cycles.
Foundation Source again served as philanthropic adviser to the Vista Outdoor Foundation in connection with this grant cycle.

Vista Outdoor Foundation Announces 2021 Grant Partners, Ten Non-Profit Organizations to Receive Funding to Advance their Mission

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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ANOKA, Minn., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Vista Outdoor Foundation (the "Foundation"), the philanthropic partner of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), is pleased to announce that ten non-profit organizations were selected by its Board of Directors to receive a total of over $600,000 in grants as part of the Foundation's inaugural grant cycle.

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ANOKA, Minn., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Vista Outdoor Foundation (the "Foundation"), the philanthropic partner of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), is pleased to announce that ten non-profit organizations were selected by its Board of Directors to receive a total of over $600,000 in grants as part of the Foundation's inaugural grant cycle.
"I'm proud of the work the Vista Outdoor Foundation has done to support non-profit partners across the country," said Chris Metz, Chief Executive Officer of Vista Outdoor Inc. "The organizations selected for grants are at the forefront of outdoor impact and their efforts align with our Company's mission to get more people outside.
The Foundation received more than 100 requests for funding as part of the grant approval process.
"The creation of the Vista Outdoor Foundation was motivated by a belief that common ground can be found outside," said Dylan Ramsey, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Vista Outdoor Inc. and Chairman of the Vista Outdoor Foundation Board of Directors.

Mission of Hope and the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation Announce the Completion of Phase 1 and 2 of the Haiti Sports Complex

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission of Hope and the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation are excited to announce the completion of phase one and two of the Haiti Sports Complex in Titanyen, Haiti.

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission of Hope and the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation are excited to announce the completion of phase one and two of the Haiti Sports Complex in Titanyen, Haiti.
The Haiti Sports Complex provides those healthy opportunities and aligns with the AO1 Foundation's mission of "Uplifting individuals and communities around the world by demonstrating God's love for His people."
"Visiting Haiti changed my life, and this ministry means so much to my wife and I," said Carson Wentz, president of the AO1 Foundation.
The AO1 Foundation is committed to continuing its involvement in Haiti alongside Mission of Hope and is prayerfully considering the future development of this ministry.

Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Helps Battle Food Crisis in Haiti

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

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Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and 50% of the population suffers from undernourishment.

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Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and 50% of the population suffers from undernourishment.
Right now the most critical need in Haiti is food.
Wentz recently raised over $500,000 for a new sports complex for children in Haiti through his AO1 Foundation and is now passionate about bringing relief from the food crisis.
As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child in Haiti.

More than $850,000 Raised at Inaugural Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation Charity Softball Game

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Saturday, June 2, 2018

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PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation , a project at the Giving Back Fund, raised more than $850,000 net at its inaugural AO1 Foundation Charity Softball Game.

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PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation , a project at the Giving Back Fund, raised more than $850,000 net at its inaugural AO1 Foundation Charity Softball Game.
The funds raised help advance the foundation's mission to uplift individuals and communities around the world by demonstrating God's love for His people.
"I'm grateful for my teammates, volunteers and guests at tonight's game for the encouragement and support they've given me and the foundation," said Wentz.
The Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation was launched in 2017 with the mission to uplift individuals and communities around the world by demonstrating God's love for His people.For more information about the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation, visit www.ao1foundation.org , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .