Community Outreach

At Via Seating, supporting our communities is more than a value—it’s part of who we are. This commitment is 100% driven by our incredibly caring & compassionate team members at every level of the company. Whether it’s volunteering time, sharing resources or leading sustainability efforts, our people lead the way in making a meaningful impact. We believe in creating positive change both inside & outside the workplace. Explore how we give back through initiatives in Education & Enrichment, Fostering Community & Caring for the Environment.

Education & Enrichment

At Via Seating, our passion for education & enrichment is woven into everything we do. This commitment is reflected in our ongoing support of local schools & nonprofits, especially those focused on learning. It’s embedded in our production & operations through tiered advancement programs and regular cross-training for every position. It drives our internship opportunities in Engineering and other departments. And it fuels our free CEUs offerings—including several we developed in-house.

Fostering Community

The majority of our community enrichment efforts are dedicated to uplifting and supporting the people and places that surround us—reaching across the United States. We believe in the power of community and actively invest in initiatives that foster meaningful, lasting impact. Through partnerships with nonprofits and local organizations, we focus on improving lives, creating opportunities, and building stronger, more resilient communities. Explore our contributions below to see how we’re giving back and helping shape a brighter future for those we serve.

Caring for the Environment

At Via Seating, we’re deeply committed to minimizing our environmental impact while actively contributing to the preservation and protection of the natural world around us. Our dedication is most evident in our hands-on efforts—such as adopting and maintaining a local trail through regular clean-up events (see more below). We also support a variety of parks and environmental improvement initiatives aimed at creating greener, healthier spaces for our communities. Sustainability is at the core of our product development process, with every design undergoing a thorough Design for the Environment review to ensure we deliver thoughtful, eco-conscious solutions. Learn more about our sustainable design approach here »

Via Seating’s Give Back Efforts

Explore the many ways we’ve taken action below & see how our team continues to create meaningful change beyond the workplace—through hands-on volunteering, creative partnerships, resource sharing & sustainability-driven initiatives. Whether it’s mentoring students, restoring outdoor spaces or rallying around community needs, each effort reflects our team’s deep commitment to making a lasting difference where it matters most.

Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Volunteer Team

Caring for the Environment . 2021-2025

Via Seating proudly adopted a section of the local Tahoe-Pyramid Trail as part of our commitment to caring for the environment. Although the program requires trail maintenance just three times a year, our team of dedicated volunteers goes above and beyond—gathering monthly to clean, maintain & care for the trail. Our first cleanup event took place in December 2021, and we’ve continued to show up ever since to help preserve this beautiful outdoor space for our community.

Earl Wooster High School

Education & Enrichment . 2024

Via Seating proudly donated a collection of our legacy chairs to Earl Wooster High School, a local institution in our community. This initiative supports our ongoing commitment to promoting circularity by extending the life of high-quality products through reuse rather than disposal. By providing these chairs, we not only supported a local educational environment but also reinforced the importance of sustainable practices within our community. This donation reflects our belief that giving back can be both impactful and environmentally responsible—benefiting students while reducing waste.

Abandoned Lot Turned Peace Park

Caring for the Environment . 2019

In 2019, the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative to transform vacant lots across Chicago into vibrant “pop-up” parks in collaboration with local businesses. Partnering with our rep group, Sheridan Contract, Via Seating helped bring one of these spaces to life at the corner of Clark & Grace Street—just a block north of Wrigley Field. Together, we planted grass, flowers & trees and donated several Tahoe.h24 landscape furniture pieces to create a welcoming community space, lovingly named “Peace Park.”

Via Seating Engineering Internships . Education & Enrichment . 2013-2024

Since 2013, Via Seating has offered paid internships to engineering students from the University of Nevada, Reno, providing hands-on experience in areas like CAD design, prototyping, 3D printing & manufacturing processes.

Ronald McDonald House . Fostering Community . 2021

Via Seating made a financial donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada. Explore: rmhc-reno.org »

Faith in Action . Fostering Community . 2021

Via Seating donated task chairs to Faith in Action. Explore: faithinaction.org »

Glenn Duncan Elementary School . Education & Enrichment . 2021

Via Seating donated 10 chairs for the staff at Glenn Duncan Elementary School.

3D Printed Mask Holders . Fostering Community . 2020

The Via Seating 3D printed 120 mask holders and donated them to our local hospitals to be used by front-line medical staff during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic.

Renown Gown Project . Fostering Community . 2020

Over 15 of our Via Seating employees joined forces with volunteers and the Innovation Center to sew and donate 816 isolation gowns for Renown Hospital during the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic.

Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity . Fostering Community . 2020

Via Seating donated fabric, leather, desks, and shelving to our local Habitat for Humanity for their Habitat ReStore. Purchases made at the Habitat ReStore helps to fund projects. Explore: habitatforhumanityreno.org »

Pollinator Garden . Caring for the Environment . 2019

Via Seating donated 2 Sierra.015 tables and benches to the Walker River State Recreation Area for a pollinator garden project. Gardens like these play a crucial role in fostering populations of pollinators including bees, butterflies, beneficial wasps & flies, which all pollinate fruits & vegetables while also reducing pest populations.

TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada . Education & Enrichment . 2019

Via Seating donated fabric and other materials to the TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada for use in their local theater program that provides children access to performing arts opportunities and education. Explore: twnn.org/ »

UNR, Capstone Project Sponsor . Education & Enrichment . 2018-2019

Via Seating sponsored a capstone project for a team of senior mechanical engineering students from the University of Nevada, Reno for the 2018 Fall and 2019 Spring Semesters. The team was provided with a Swopper^® chair, supplies, and guidance that allowed the team to complete their project in time for Innovation Day, a day for all senior engineering students to showcase their projects.

Bristlecone Family Resources . Fostering Commuity . 2016

Via Seating donated 83 chairs in December 2016 to Bristlecone Family Resources. Explore: »bristleconereno.com/ »

Education Alliance of Washoe County . Education & Enrichment . 2018-2019

Via Seating donated fabric and leather to the Education Alliance of Washoe County for their Teachers’ Warehouse. Teachers from the Washoe County School District may access the warehouse and use donated materials for school projects and to furnish classrooms. Explore: washoeschools.net »

GiGi’s Chicago . Fostering Community . 2015-2017

Via Seating contributed 50 stackable Splash chairs with our rep group, Sheridan Contract, to the GiGi’s Playhouse. These furnished their expanded area where they hold free educational and therapeutic programming for individuals with Down syndrome. More on the story here ».

Spanish Springs High School . Fostering Community . 2019

Via Seating contributed turkeys and food that helped create Thanksgiving food baskets, assisting 20 families for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Further, in June 2017 Via Seating donated a Swopper^® Classic to be raffled at the Spanish Springs High School’s fundraiser golf tournament.

Participation in high school athletics fosters success in later life. In October, 2015 Via Seating donated a Genie chair for the SSHS Soccer Team Silent Auction fundraiser benefiting youth sports here in our community.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School . Education & Enrichment . 2018

Via Seating donated 8 Swopper® chairs to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School for a Kindergarten and First Grade classroom in February 2018.

Tu Casa Latina . Fostering Community . 2017

Via Seating donated 3 chairs in April 2017 to the local Tu Casa Latina. Explore: tucasalatina.org/ »

AIA Northern Nevada Golf Tournament . Education & Enrichment . 2016

In August, 2016 Via Seating donated 2 chairs for the annual AIA Northern Nevada 26th Annual Denny Askew Memorial Golf Tournament. The American Institute of Architects Northern Nevada utilized the proceeds from this tournament to support their multiple scholarship programs for local students attending architecture school and toward their continuing education programs. Explore: aiann.org/ »

Evelyn Mount’s Food Bank . Fostering Community . 2016

Via Seating donated 24 Thanksgiving turkeys in November, 2016 to the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Food Bank.

Tables for Tots . Fostering Community . 2016

Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego, this event partners Architecture and Design firms by giving an unfinished child’s table and two chairs to design an “adventure” for children. They are then auctioned off at a yearly event in August and all monies raised are given directly to the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego. In August 2016 Via Seating sponsored RNT Architects in the creation of the “Tot Orbiter”.

Lions Club for Sight Charity Auction . Fostering Community . 2015

The Reno Host Lions Club supports numerous community philanthropic activities and programs in support of children and sight conservation through a number of fundraising activities. In June 2015, Via Seating provided a Swopper^® Classic as a donation to the Lions Club Golf for the Sight Charity Auction in their fundraiser golf tournament. Explore: e-clubhouse.org/sites/renohostnv/ »

Food Bank of Northern Nevada . Fostering Community . 2015

In November 2015, Via Seating donated 20 turkeys to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for the Thanksgiving holiday. Explore: fbnn.org/ »