Seattle-Based Manufacturer Gets Creative to Help Haitians in Need.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 11, 2010 ) TUKWILA, Wash. Â– Corporate ExOfficio employees sorted through customer returns, overstock and unsold inventory to supply World Concern with durable and climate managing clothing needed for people of Haiti. Donating $430,000 worth of clothing, ExOfficio was able to fulfill immediate needs in Haiti through World Concern.

Finding creative ways to raise funds for Haiti, ExOfficio turned tradeshow happy hours into fundraisers where they gave 100% of the proceeds of ExOfficio footwear sales to World Concern to support their efforts in Haiti.

Â“The people of Haiti are are struggling with a true life changing situation. Our contribution may make this overwhelming time a bit more bearable. We raised $2425 in footwear sales and matched 100% contributing a total of $4850 to World Concern and their efforts in Haiti. ItÂ’s our mission to help where we can and to take every opportunity to consider events of the people of this world,Â” Â–Dave Nacke, Vice President of Sales, ExOfficio Footwear.

About ExOfficio
ExOfficio was born in 1987 when two guys in a garage engineered a shirt with the functions of a fly-fishing vest, the ventilation of a cool breeze and the construction of a menÂ’s dress shirt. The company has created apparel known for innovative technical features and performance benefits ever since. ExOfficio is sold internationally in specialty outdoor, fly-fishing, travel and luggage stores. Products are available in ExOfficio retail stores and online. ExOfficio is devoted to enhancing worldly exploration through clothing and footwear that packs-well, performs and is durable enough for a lifetime of adventure. For more information visit www.exofficio.com.

About World Concern
World Concern continues to identify new sources for additional food. To date, World Concern has supplied an estimated 35,100 people with a food rations and other critical supplies. The average ration will feed one person for two weeks. Seattle-based World Concern, part of CRISTA Ministries, has worked in Haiti for more than 30 years and currently provides hope to 125,000 people. Our staff of more than 100 in Haiti work with the poor includes microfinance, agriculture, disaster response and small business development. World Concern works with the poor in 24 countries, with the goal of transforming the lives of those we touch, leading them on a path to self-sustainability. Worldwide, World Concern offers life, opportunity and hope to more than six million people.

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