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Dutch Bros Donates $400,000 To CA Wildfire Relief
Dutch Bros coffee stands in 7 states raised the money during a week-long campaign, then the company matched $150,000 itself.

GRANTS PASS, OR — Dutch Bros successfully raised more than $400,000 to support wildfire relief in California during a week-long campaign that asked customers and non-customers alike to help out however they could.
More than 325 Dutch Bros coffee stands in seven states collected the donations, which will now be distributed to nonprofits that include United Way of Northern California, the Salvation Army, and North Valley Community Foundation.
"It's truly inspiring how many people gave to support the victims of the California wildfires; we couldn't do it without you,” Dutch Bros CEO Travis Boersma said in a statement. "We're honored to play a small role in helping communities in need."
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For its part, Dutch Bros matched donations up to $150,000, bringing the total donation amount to $401,530, according to the company.
"Thank you to the communities, customers and employees who rallied together to make a positive impact during trying times," said Kendra Lellis, managing director of Love Abounds Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Dutch Bros company.
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