EMPOWERING KIDS OUTSIDE

One day in the winter of 1973, 15 kids from all across Denver, Colorado, experienced their first ever day skiing and snowboarding at the legendary mountain of Vail. That’s how SOS Outreach was born, but don’t be fooled: Despite its name, SOS it’s not out to save anyone. Instead, it wants to unlock agency, resilience and leadership in young people, despite socioeconomic differences, through outdoor exploration and skill development, and community service. As SOS knows, it’s incredible how much someone can discover about themselves when trying something new (and difficult!). Participants learn to take risks, assume responsibility for their actions, and eventually become leaders themselves, in all aspects of their lives.

SOS eliminates potential financial barriers by offering free or low cost programs, making their lessons accessible to anyone truly interested. Regardless of what a young person aims to do, the core values SOS promotes - courage, discipline, humility, integrity, wisdom, and compassion - will set them up to nail the challenges life presents.

Every bag of GATO COFFEE purchased through the end of 2025 will go towards providing a life-changing experience for a young person. Gato proudly raises an insulated cup to that!