Travelers' Philanthropy Program
FUNDACÍON SOMOS
Bodhi Surf + Yoga donates $20 on behalf of each full-paying surf and yoga camp guest. These donations go directly to the local community foundation, Fundación SOMOS, which then distributes it to one of the many locally-operating nonprofits, projects, and initiatives. Some of the areas of focus are conservation, youth leadership development, and safety and security. The Travelers' Philanthropy Program also provides an opportunity for guests to match or surpass this the donation to support the community they just visited!
Getting Our Hands Dirty
DONATING OUR PERSONAL TIME
Bodhi Surf + Yoga co-owners and staff all donate their time and talent to various community organizations. Travis Bays is a founder of Fundación SOMOS. Pilar Salazar is the President of the Bahia Ballena Chamber of Tourism and Commerce. Other team members donate their creative skills to community foundations and other important goings-on, such as those on behalf of the the national park, the lifeguards, youth soccer league, etc.
Surfing as a Force for Good
ANNUAL SURF-A-THON FUNDRAISER
At Bodhi Surf + Yoga, surfing is a passion. The sport also makes up a large part of our livelihood. It is thus fitting to use surfing as a way to contribute to our community and raise funds for locally operating non-profits via our annual Surf-A-Thon. In 2021, we raised $5,651 for the Stanford + SOMOS English Language and Environmental Leadership program (SELAL), providing educational opportunities for our community's youth. In 2022, we crushed that number, raising $16,948 for Innoceana's Marine Conservation and Education Cente / Junior Blue Warrior program which provides local youth with marine conservation educational opportunities. Stay tuned for 2023!
The Impact Beyond Our Shores
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Other community investments
Lifeguard Program
In 2015, our community decided to form the Costa Ballena Lifeguard Committee. It is an issue that is understandable near and dear to our hearts. The lifeguards work very hard and often receive very low pay due to lack of funding. Bodhi Surf + Yoga participated in the "Dollar a Day" fundraising intiative in 2021.
Alliance of Organizations
Through its work for Fundacíon SOMOS, Bodhi Surf + Yoga was a part of the Alliance of Organizations, a public-private partnership that developed in 2020 which aimed to unite the voices of various community players and was instrumental in working in conjunction with the Marino Ballena National Park in the post-pandemic era.
Employees
We want our employees be well-trained, make a living wage, continue their education, see other benefit from working at Bodhi Surf + Yoga. We believe in going above and beyond with our employees, not just for the benefits that it brings us as a business, but also because of the benefits it brings our home.
Safety & Security Council
Bodhi Surf + Yoga helped create the Safety and Security council. Having a safe and secure community allows all residents and visitors to thrive and flourish. In addition, we all depend on tourism for our livelihood. It is should be in the interest of all stakeholders to work together to safeguard our community.
Corporate Responsibility Measures
Bodhi Surf + Yoga is built on an ethos of social and environmental responsibility, and our business a tool by which we forge a better world. Read on to see the various ways how.
