The REI cooperative action fund ("the REI fund") directly supports organizations promoting justice, equity and belonging in the outdoors to strengthen the health and well-being of people and communities. We believe that time outside and our connection to nature is fundamental for the social, cultural, economic, and individual health and well-being of ALL people. But today, millions of americans LACK access to nature and thriving outdoor spaces. In addition to this, many people do not FEEL a sense of safety or belonging in the outdoors. These issues STEM from legacies and systems of inequity, injustice, and racism. To catalyze this work, the REI cooperative action fund will intentionally focus on marginalized groups. It is these very groups who are leading the way in addressing barriers and creating newfound opportunities to evoke JOY, well-being and belonging outside, resulting in improved health and well-being for people, communities, and our planet.