Pendleton Woolen Mills

American Indian College Fund Student-Designed Pendleton Blanket "Drum Keepers" Available for Purchase

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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DENVER, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 winning Tribal College Blanket Design, Drum Keepers, is now available for purchase. The blanket is the latest addition to Pendleton Woolen Mills' American Indian College Fund collection. The acclaimed lifestyle brand from Portland, Oregon has created wool blankets in partnership with the College Fund for more than 20 years. A portion of the blanket line's sales provide approximately $50,000 in annual Native student scholarships. Pendleton also contributes to a scholarship endowment that, combined with the total of scholarships disbursed, exceeds $2.5 million.

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  • Winning Design Created by Little Priest Tribal College Student, Trey Blackhawk
    DENVER, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 winning Tribal College Blanket Design, Drum Keepers , is now available for purchase.
  • The blanket is the latest addition to Pendleton Woolen Mills' American Indian College Fund collection.
  • The acclaimed lifestyle brand from Portland, Oregon has created wool blankets in partnership with the College Fund for more than 20 years.
  • The program also helps the College Fund and Pendleton honor the richness of Native arts, cultures, and stories by sharing original Native student designs with the public.

Inaugural Oregon Charity Championship Nets $78,000

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., reported that the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship (OCC), a competitive scramble format golf tournament at Oregon Golf Club on October 2, raised $78,165.

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  • Pacific Office Automation (POA) , the largest independent office equipment dealer in the U.S., reported that the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship (OCC), a competitive scramble format golf tournament at Oregon Golf Club on October 2, raised $78,165.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231025788191/en/
    The Maurice Lucas Foundation won the inaugural Oregon Charity Championship, presented by Pacific Office Automation.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Created by Green Barn Events with POA, the Oregon Charity Championship united Oregon businesses, the local community, and Oregon nonprofits in their shared commitment to making a positive impact in the region.
  • “The Oregon Charity Championship was a huge success.

Pendleton Woolen Mills Launches New Philanthropic Initiatives in Support of Native American Language Preservation and Community Healthcare Professionals

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than a century, Pendleton Woolen Mills has had a deep connection with the Native American community. Pendleton Woolen Mills is expanding on this connection with a new philanthropic initiative to support key community needs. Pendleton has committed to provide yearly grants to nonprofits that support Native American language preservation and help strengthen Native Americans in their journey to serve the community as healthcare professionals. These philanthropic partnerships will be supported by a portion of sales from products that incorporate the Chief Joseph pattern, with a commitment of at least $100,000 annually. The initial organizations that will be recipients of the donations are First Nations Development Institute's Native Language Immersion Initiative and the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence at Oregon Health & Science University. 

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  • Pendleton Woolen Mills is expanding on this connection with a new philanthropic initiative to support key community needs.
  • Pendleton has committed to provide yearly grants to nonprofits that support Native American language preservation and help strengthen Native Americans in their journey to serve the community as healthcare professionals.
  • "Pendleton Woolen Mills has stepped forward where the private philanthropic community has repeatedly failed to invest – in the important work of Native language preservation and revitalization.
  • These are two of the many philanthropic partnerships with the Native American community that Pendleton contributes to, others include:
    The American Indian College Fund: Supporting education

Pendleton Woolen Mills Celebrates National Park Week with Contribution Milestone of Over $1.5 Million to the National Park Foundation

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Park Week, Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills celebrates over $1.5 million in contributions to the National Park Foundation since 2016.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Park Week, Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills celebrates over $1.5 million in contributions to the National Park Foundation since 2016.
  • Through sales of the National Park Collection, Pendleton is proud to support the National Park Foundation , the nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving America's more than 400 national parks.
  • The National Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, enriches parks and programs through private support, safeguarding our heritage and inspiring generations of national park enthusiasts.
  • "Thanks to partners like Pendleton Woolen Mills, the National Park Foundation is ensuring these treasured places can be enjoyed by generations to come."

“Many Nations” The Latest American Indian College Fund Student-Designed Pendleton Blanket, Now Available For Purchase

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Denver, Colo., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pendleton Woolen Mills, the acclaimed lifestyle brand of Portland, Oregon, together with the Denver-based American Indian College Fund, has announced that the winning Tribal College Blanket Design for 2022, Many Nations, is now available for purchase in Pendleton’s American Indian College Fund collection .

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  • Denver, Colo., March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pendleton Woolen Mills, the acclaimed lifestyle brand of Portland, Oregon, together with the Denver-based American Indian College Fund, has announced that the winning Tribal College Blanket Design for 2022, Many Nations, is now available for purchase in Pendleton’s American Indian College Fund collection .
  • Pendleton has created wool blankets in partnership with the American Indian College Fund for more than 20 years.
  • Dustin Lopez is a student at Diné College pursuing a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree.
  • The program also helps the College Fund and Pendleton honor the richness of Native arts, cultures, and stories by sharing original Native student designs with the public.

Wrangler® and Pendleton Woolen Mills Weave the Spirit of the West Into New Heritage-Inspired Collaboration

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Coupling the fine wool of Pendleton Woolen Mills with Wranglers legendary jeanswear, the collaboration highlights the natural beauty of the American Southwest through colorful patterns inspired by the iconography of the western landscape and the adventurous optimism of the cowboy spirit.

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  • Coupling the fine wool of Pendleton Woolen Mills with Wranglers legendary jeanswear, the collaboration highlights the natural beauty of the American Southwest through colorful patterns inspired by the iconography of the western landscape and the adventurous optimism of the cowboy spirit.
  • Wrangler x Pendleton offers both mens and womens styles, including jeans, sherpa jackets, hoodies, and graphic tees.
  • Pendleton Woolen Mills is a heritage lifestyle brand and the leader in wool blankets, apparel, and accessories.
  • Weaving in Oregon since 1863 and located in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton weaves iconic designs in two of America's remaining woolen mills located in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington.

American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills Student Blanket Contest Opens November 15

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Chelysa Owens-Cyr, a graduate of Fort Peck Community College, a tribal college, was the 2021 Tribal College Blanket Contest Winner.

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  • Chelysa Owens-Cyr, a graduate of Fort Peck Community College, a tribal college, was the 2021 Tribal College Blanket Contest Winner.
  • About the American Indian College FundThe American Indian College Fund has been the nations largest charity supporting Native higher education for 33 years.
  • The College Fund believes Education is the answer" and provided $14.45 million in scholarships and other direct student support to American Indian students in 2021-22.
  • Photo: The award-winning Unity blanket design, created by American Indian College Fund scholar and Fort Peck Community College graduate Chelysa Owens-Cyr.

Cole Haan Announces Collaboration with Pendleton Woolen Mills

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cole Haan is proud to announce its collaboration with the heritage lifestyle brand, Pendleton Woolen Mills. The seven-piece footwear and bag collection draws inspiration from Acadia National Park in Maine and fuses Pendleton's distinctive fabrics with Cole Haan's design, innovation, and craftsmanship to embody what both brands do best: iconic American products that stand the test of time. 

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cole Haan is proud to announce its collaboration with the heritage lifestyle brand, Pendleton Woolen Mills.
  • "We are thrilled to be launching this collaboration with Cole Haan, fusing two iconic American brands to bring Cole Haan's leather craftsmanship and Pendleton's world-class wool into one collection," said Peter Bishop, Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Design at Pendleton Woolen Mills.
  • In this time of environmental preservation, Cole Haan and Pendleton have respectively taken steps towards eco-consciousness and this collaboration reinforces both brand's commitment to sustainability and innovation.
  • The Cole Haan x Pendleton collection is available now on colehaan.com and in US and select international stores.

CELLULARONE® and Pendleton® Announce the Launch of a Special Artist Edition Healing Blanket to Raise Funds for Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives and National Indigenous Women's Resource Center

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Produced in the USA by Pendleton Woolen Mills, this special Artist Edition blanket will retail for $329 on pendleton-usa.com .

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  • Produced in the USA by Pendleton Woolen Mills, this special Artist Edition blanket will retail for $329 on pendleton-usa.com .
  • From the sale of every blanket, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to support Missing & Murdered Din Relatives (MMDR) and National Indigenous Women's Resource Center.
  • "Most of us cannot begin to imagine the pain of a loved one going missing or being found murdered.
  • "The mission of the MMDR and National Indigenous Women's Resource Center is as challenging as it is rewarding," said Pendleton President and CEO John Bishop.

Pendleton Whisky Scores with Minnesota Vikings in New Partnership

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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HOOD RIVER, Ore., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pendleton Whisky, the iconic namesake whisky brand from Pendleton, Oregon named after the historic Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo, today announces their latest partnership with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. Beginning this NFL season, Pendleton Whisky will be a proud partner and the preferred cocktail of the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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  • Pendleton Whisky is now available during Vikings' home games at U.S. Bank Stadium and the newly named Pendleton Whisky Longhouse
    HOOD RIVER, Ore., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pendleton Whisky , the iconic namesake whisky brand from Pendleton, Oregon named after the historic Pendleton Round-Up Rodeo, today announces their latest partnership with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.
  • Beginning this NFL season, Pendleton Whisky will be a proud partner and the preferred cocktail of the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
  • In addition to Pendleton Whisky being available during Vikings' home games, fans will see the storied Longhouse rebranded for the first time ever as the Pendleton Whisky Longhouse.
  • Pendleton Whisky is the official whisky of Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and the official whisky of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).