Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2023 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries
June 29 2023 - 4:15PM
The Melanated Cares Foundation, a nonprofit created to encourage
people of color to embrace the outdoors, is pleased to announce
that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered
by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of
outdoor lifestyle products, which has officially signed on as the
title sponsor for the organization’s flagship camping retreat.
Actively working to create diverse and inclusive outdoor spaces,
Melanated Campout will return to Georgia on Friday, September 29th
to Sunday, October 1st. The event marks the second year Winnebago
Industries and Melanated Cares have come together to support the
campout after launching a successful partnership in 2022.
“The Winnebago Industries Foundation’s continued support has
opened new doors for our organization,” said Jocelyn McCants,
Melanated Campout co-founder. “We continue to scale year after
year, and with such an incredible company powering our annual
retreat, Melanated Campout is reaching new audiences and
introducing hundreds of first-time campers to the beauty of the
outdoors.”
Hundreds of diverse campers will be welcomed to an exclusive
campground that offers RV sites with electricity, cable TV, premium
and primitive tents, and cabins for an upscale camping experience.
Attendees will also enjoy scenic lake views, a marina, golfing,
restaurants and more, in addition to Melanated Campout’s iconic
event itinerary which includes activities from yoga, to guided
fishing, to lip sync battles. In the five years since its
inception, the group has hosted more than 1,500 campers.
“After a successful collaboration last year, we’re excited to
continue our partnership and create an inclusive atmosphere in the
outdoors,” said Jil Littlejohn Bostick, executive director,
Winnebago Industries Foundation. “Melanated Cares is an
organization with an incredible history of conceptualizing and
executing large-scale events that center on inclusion and we share
a commitment to making the outdoors a place for everyone as part of
our ‘All In, Outdoors’ approach.”
For more information and to purchase tickets to this year’s
event, please visit melanatedcampout.com. To learn more about
Winnebago Industries’ All In, Outdoors initiative, please visit
www.winnebagoind.com/responsibility/inclusion.
About Melanated CampoutMelanated Campout is a
Black and women-owned company that’s inspiring more people of color
to camp and enjoy outdoor adventures. Melanated Campout meets
campers where they are, offering camping opportunities for all
comfort levels ranging from experienced to new campers. The aim is
to ensure that every camper has a healthy and enjoyable experience,
leaves camp with an appreciation for the wonder and beauty of the
natural environment, and feels inspired to encourage their family
and friends to connect with nature.
About Winnebago Industries and Winnebago Industries
FoundationWinnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North
American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the
Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands,
which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation
activities. The Company builds high-quality motorhomes, travel
trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats,
pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to
advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical
integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has
multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota and Florida. The
Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and
traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries'
investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic
email list for Company news releases, visit
http://investor.wgo.net.
The Winnebago Industries Foundation seeks to inspire new
generations of outdoor enthusiasts, mobilize resources to reach
people in times of need, and support employee volunteers to build
strong, inclusive communities where we live, work and play. We
focus our community investment in three impact areas: outdoors,
access, and community. Learn more at
www.winnebagoind.com/responsibility/community/
ContactsMedia: Daniel Sullivan media@winnebagoind.com
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