Over $24,000 raised and thousands of hours donated to conservation, wildlife care, and cultural education efforts along the Oregon Coast
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is proud to share an update on our partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program—a collaboration that channels tourism into tangible support for local nonprofits focused on environmental stewardship, wildlife protection, and community well-being.
PS: Check out the recent feature in Southern Oregon Magazine for a deeper dive into the program!
Since launching the initiative, participating hotels have collectively raised $24,195, with 100% of funds donated to Oregon-based charities working towards the resilience of our coastal communities.
Impact Highlights to Date:
- 5,233 volunteer hours supported for stewardship education at Cape Perpetua
- 611 hours of nutritional care provided to rehabilitating Common Murres via Wildlife Center of the North Coast
- 917 individuals educated on the cultural and ecological importance of sea otters through Elakha Alliance
- 239 days of food provided for marine patients at Oregon Coast Aquarium
- 152 acres of protected land maintained through North Coast Land Conservancy
- 803 tidepool educational engagements facilitated by Friends of Otter Rock
Participating Lodging Partners Now Include:
- Driftwood Shores (Florence)
- Pacific View Lodging (Depoe Bay)
- Agate Beach Motel (Newport)
- The Wildflower Inn (Gold Beach)
- Ocean Inn (Manzanita)
- Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa (Pacific City)
- Bowline Hotel and Ashore Hotel (Astoria and Seaside)
- Saltline Hotel (Seaside)
- And the most recent addition, Two Capes Lookout! (Tierra Del Mar)
Each of these properties has committed to funding a vetted local nonprofit, selected for their alignment with OCVA’s Mitigation, Adaptation and Resiliency Plan, ensuring donations go directly toward decarbonization, biodiversity, and equity-focused projects.
A great example of how the Kind Traveler collaboration works is illustrated by the partnership between Cape Perpetua Collaborative and Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center:
“The partnership with the Kind Traveler and OCVA Every Stay Gives Back program, facilitated through bookings at Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center, has been instrumental in supporting our mission. Specifically, funds donated have resulted in 4,017 volunteer hours supported to educate visitors and fellow members of our community about the culture, history, ecology, and stewardship of Cape Perpetua,” says Talaina King, Executive Director of Cape Perpetua Collaborative.
“Travelers are increasingly seeking opportunities to make a meaningful impact while exploring new destinations,” says Finn Johnson, OCVA’s North Coast Destination Stewardship Manager. “Our partnership with Kind Traveler enables visitors to give back to the environment and communities they encounter, supporting the long-term sustainability of our region.”
As visitor impact and climate change continues to shape the future of tourism, programs like Every Stay Gives Back serve as powerful tools to help visitors Coast Like a Local, making a conscious decision to give back and strengthen a place we all love.
To learn more about this program visit www.kindtraveler.com/content/oregon-coast-visitors-association.