Established in 2006 by legendary rock band Pearl Jam, Vitalogy has become a major contributor to the fight against the climate crisis and an all-around advocate for the stability of people. Their philanthropy work is prominent in two major sections: donor and advocacy. The donor sector financially supports other organizations and foundations in line with their mission and beliefs. “Advocacy” raises awareness through events, organizations, and projects about the critical, growing issues in the present day.
Vitalogy elevates and increases the voices of those neglected in history and aims to seek out important opportunities to help with the wellness and values of people’s overall livelihoods. The organization is broken down into three different sections and has developed a major focus on three issues: environment, homelessness, and indigenous causes. These three critical issues have become Vitalogy’s main entities that they work directly for improved welfare.
Environment
The climate crisis has been a crucial issue for many decades but has really come into the light the past couple of years. With science now being in question by administrations and individuals, public information fabricated throughout media outlets, and the revoking actions such the Paris Agreement, society has the responsibility of playing catch up. We are now facing an imminent need to reverse our plastic consumption, carbon emissions, water waste, pollution, and many other factors that go into the deterioration of the planet’s well-being. Knowing the necessity for change, Vitaolgy has directly imprinted themselves within the “environment” sector to enact direct impact.
Carbon Mitigation
Established in 2003, Pearl Jam has calculated its carbon dioxide output in metric tons for every world tour. This entails band and crew flights, hotel stays, truck and bus mileage, shipping weight (converted from miles/mode of transportation), and the number of fans in attendance at each show. With these calculations, they are able to allocate a portion of their tour earrings and give it back to environmental projects that combat and offset carbon emissions.
Other Projects
Since 2004, Vitalogy continuously creates environmental projects that help with general environmental issues such as carbon emission but also specific areas of focus that may not have the exposure it needs to gain direct access to available resources for assistance. Other projects include:
Vote For Change Tour Renewable Energy Project in 2004
Carbon Portfolio Strategy in 2006
Conservation International La Laguna De Cube from 2007-2008
Cascade Land Controversy Puget Sound Planting from 2009-2010
Forterra C3 from 2011-2015
Pearl Jam works with UPS to Decrease Carbon Footprint in 2012
Conversation International + Cabronfund.org Foundation from 2015-2016
Pearl Jam Voluntarily Offsets 2018 Brazilian Tour Carbon Emissions Uamtmã Reserve
Pearl Jam Voluntarily Offsets 2018 US and European Tour Carbon Emissions
Afognak Island in 2018
North American Tour in 2022
The Ohana Festival, created by Eddie Vedder back in 2016, contributes to the band’s mission of conservation and advocacy. With aluminum water bottles, filtered water stations, recycled materials used at food concession stands, and many other renewable resources, this festival has a positive impact on the surrounding environment.
Combating Homelessness
Vitalogy believes they can combat homelessness by working together to grow civic and societal engagement. Pearl Jam has created The Home Shows, a program to tackle homelessness in King County. Calling Seattle and the Pacific Northwest home, Pearl Jam has partnered with local businesses, organizations, and other foundations to stop homelessness where it starts. They work with individuals and families to connect them with affordable, permanent housing and allow them to gain support systems. With 11 million dollars already contributed from philanthropy partners and donors, this program continues to bring hope to those experiencing houselessness.
Indigenous Causes
Pearl Jam has worked in the background for decades, trying to bring awareness to highly neglected tribal groups. Their carbon mitigation efforts have gone to protect and preserve the Amazon and its inhabitants. Not only does this effort help regulate climate, stimulate rainfall, and retract billions of tons of carbon, it also helps strengthen the land for the indigenous people. The Kayapo Nation of the Amazon live and thrive off the natural resources, and their view of earth is inherently different from the industrial West. The Kayapo Project contains the work that is being done to protect said land and tribes with the support of Vitalogy.
Charitybuzz
Charitybuzz is an online marketplace filled with donated items up for auction. They partner with many local festivals and contribute raffles to give people a greater chance to win monumental items. Vitalogy has partnered with Charitybuzz to auction off items such as Harry Styles and Post Mahlone concert tickets, LA Lakers vs. Clipper basketball game tickets, and many others, with the profits from the bids supporting the Vitalogy Foundation. Pearl Jam has also put in an item of theirs to be auctioned off - an electric guitar signed by all five band members. Charitybuzz held a stand at this year’s Ohana Festival, where the auction for these items first began. These auctions can normally be held from days to weeks, depending on if the raffle/auction was for the purpose of an event.
How To Get Involved
Donate: Donations are tax-deductible contributions
Action Alerts: People can sign up to get alerts for: petitions, events, public campaigns, and legislative milestones
Volunteer: Vitalogy partners with organizations and other non-profits; they link UnitedWay so people can search organizations near them to get involved.
Bid on Charitybuzz auction items and support Vitalogy directly
Key Takeaways:
When getting involved, start somewhere. Start somewhere small, whether it’s volunteering at your local beach clean up, helping with landscape renewal, or even donating to a foundation like Vitalogy.
The decrease in carbon emissions starts with us. Some examples can be limiting our use of single-use plastic and/or reducing our usage of transportation.
Become Educated: Read up on crucial and timely issues. Do research and use sites like Vitalogy to discover ways you can help and find avenues that best fit your passions.
Established in 2006 by legendary rock band Pearl Jam, Vitalogy has become a major contributor to the fight against the climate crisis and an all-around advocate for the stability of people. Their philanthropy work is prominent in two major sections: donor and advocacy. The donor sector financially supports other organizations and foundations in line with their mission and beliefs. “Advocacy” raises awareness through events, organizations, and projects about the critical, growing issues in the present day.
Vitalogy elevates and increases the voices of those neglected in history and aims to seek out important opportunities to help with the wellness and values of people’s overall livelihoods. The organization is broken down into three different sections and has developed a major focus on three issues: environment, homelessness, and indigenous causes. These three critical issues have become Vitalogy’s main entities that they work directly for improved welfare.
Environment
The climate crisis has been a crucial issue for many decades but has really come into the light the past couple of years. With science now being in question by administrations and individuals, public information fabricated throughout media outlets, and the revoking actions such the Paris Agreement, society has the responsibility of playing catch up. We are now facing an imminent need to reverse our plastic consumption, carbon emissions, water waste, pollution, and many other factors that go into the deterioration of the planet’s well-being. Knowing the necessity for change, Vitaolgy has directly imprinted themselves within the “environment” sector to enact direct impact.
Carbon Mitigation
Established in 2003, Pearl Jam has calculated its carbon dioxide output in metric tons for every world tour. This entails band and crew flights, hotel stays, truck and bus mileage, shipping weight (converted from miles/mode of transportation), and the number of fans in attendance at each show. With these calculations, they are able to allocate a portion of their tour earrings and give it back to environmental projects that combat and offset carbon emissions.
Other Projects
Since 2004, Vitalogy continuously creates environmental projects that help with general environmental issues such as carbon emission but also specific areas of focus that may not have the exposure it needs to gain direct access to available resources for assistance. Other projects include:
Vote For Change Tour Renewable Energy Project in 2004
Carbon Portfolio Strategy in 2006
Conservation International La Laguna De Cube from 2007-2008
Cascade Land Controversy Puget Sound Planting from 2009-2010
Forterra C3 from 2011-2015
Pearl Jam works with UPS to Decrease Carbon Footprint in 2012
Conversation International + Cabronfund.org Foundation from 2015-2016
Pearl Jam Voluntarily Offsets 2018 Brazilian Tour Carbon Emissions Uamtmã Reserve
Pearl Jam Voluntarily Offsets 2018 US and European Tour Carbon Emissions
Afognak Island in 2018
North American Tour in 2022
The Ohana Festival, created by Eddie Vedder back in 2016, contributes to the band’s mission of conservation and advocacy. With aluminum water bottles, filtered water stations, recycled materials used at food concession stands, and many other renewable resources, this festival has a positive impact on the surrounding environment.
Combating Homelessness
Vitalogy believes they can combat homelessness by working together to grow civic and societal engagement. Pearl Jam has created The Home Shows, a program to tackle homelessness in King County. Calling Seattle and the Pacific Northwest home, Pearl Jam has partnered with local businesses, organizations, and other foundations to stop homelessness where it starts. They work with individuals and families to connect them with affordable, permanent housing and allow them to gain support systems. With 11 million dollars already contributed from philanthropy partners and donors, this program continues to bring hope to those experiencing houselessness.
Indigenous Causes
Pearl Jam has worked in the background for decades, trying to bring awareness to highly neglected tribal groups. Their carbon mitigation efforts have gone to protect and preserve the Amazon and its inhabitants. Not only does this effort help regulate climate, stimulate rainfall, and retract billions of tons of carbon, it also helps strengthen the land for the indigenous people. The Kayapo Nation of the Amazon live and thrive off the natural resources, and their view of earth is inherently different from the industrial West. The Kayapo Project contains the work that is being done to protect said land and tribes with the support of Vitalogy.
Charitybuzz
Charitybuzz is an online marketplace filled with donated items up for auction. They partner with many local festivals and contribute raffles to give people a greater chance to win monumental items. Vitalogy has partnered with Charitybuzz to auction off items such as Harry Styles and Post Mahlone concert tickets, LA Lakers vs. Clipper basketball game tickets, and many others, with the profits from the bids supporting the Vitalogy Foundation. Pearl Jam has also put in an item of theirs to be auctioned off - an electric guitar signed by all five band members. Charitybuzz held a stand at this year’s Ohana Festival, where the auction for these items first began. These auctions can normally be held from days to weeks, depending on if the raffle/auction was for the purpose of an event.
How to Get Involved
Donate: Donations are tax-deductible contributions
Action Alerts: People can sign up to get alerts for: petitions, events, public campaigns, and legislative milestones
Volunteer: Vitalogy partners with organizations and other non-profits; they link UnitedWay so people can search organizations near them to get involved.
Bid on Charitybuzz auction items and support Vitalogy directly
Key Takeaways:
When getting involved, start somewhere. Start somewhere small, whether it’s volunteering at your local beach clean up, helping with landscape renewal, or even donating to a foundation like Vitalogy.
The decrease in carbon emissions starts with us. Some examples can be limiting our use of single-use plastic and/or reducing our usage of transportation.
Become Educated: Read up on crucial and timely issues. Do research and use sites like Vitalogy to discover ways you can help and find avenues that best fit your passions.
