Our Charity of the Month program allocates all taster tray proceeds to non-profit organizations serving environmental, educational or humanitarian causes. The Tasting Room donation averages $1500 each month to the chosen charity.
The October Charities of the Month are:
Trees, Water & People
Trees, Water & People was founded in 1998 by Stuart Conway and Richard Fox, and is staffed by a group of dedicated conservationists who feel strongly about helping communities protect, conserve, and manage the natural resources upon which their long-term well-being depends. Their work is guided by two core beliefs:
- That natural resources are best protected when local people play an active role in their care and management; and
- preserving local trees, wetlands, and watersheds is essential for the ongoing social, economic, and environmental health of communities everywhere.
TWP develops and manages continuing reforestation, watershed protection, renewable energy, appropriate technology, and environmental education programs in Latin America and the American West. TWP's international programs have been recognized nationally and internationally.
Our charities are chosen by an employee-led charitable committee, which oversees the disbursement of all our charitable contributions. Odell gives away all gross taster tray proceeds, as well as generous amounts of beer. In recognition of its continued community contributions, Odell was awarded the Outstanding Small Business Philanthropy award for the State of Colorado in 2004.