Advocacy
Why Local Farmers Need Your Support Now More Than Ever
Buying locally grown produce helps strengthen your community and reduce CO2 emissions, while also protecting local water sources and wildlife habitats. Here are some ways you can support small farms.
How To Keep Fighting for Racial Justice in Your Community
The fight for racial justice in your community must be ongoing Here are 5 places to start.
What You Need to Know About Juneteenth, Our Newest National Holiday
One of our most important and popular annual celebrations of freedom is still not a federally recognized holiday. It’s time to change that.
Being An Ally Means Facing Some Hard Truths
The road is long, but examining our own biases, getting educated, and actively becoming anti-racist starts now.
The Activists We're Inspired By Right Now
The traditional outdoor and environmental movements have long excluded Black Americans. These 10 activists are trying to change that.
Five Ways We Changed the World Together in 2019
We’re proud to acknowledge our 2019 philanthropic highlights — and of the work each of the 12 nonprofits we donated to in 2019 accomplished. We also know we’re just getting started – our Giving Program has become as fundamental to Avocado’s mission as mattresses.
9 Ways to Take Part in #GivingTuesday
There’s one day in this holiday shopping kick-off week that shouldn’t be ignored: Giving Tuesday. It's a day to give back through charitable donations, volunteer hours, or even through shopping with 1:1 brands if you need some essentials. If you’re new to Giving Tuesday or looking for a new way to give back, we’re sharing 10 ways to participate!
Third Time's a Charm: Our Continued Story with City Harvest
We stand ready with City Harvest to help feed those in need today and in the future, no matter who they are or where they come from. Every bit counts and you can join our cause!