As we look forward into 2021, here at Native we want to take some time to look back at this past year. There are no words that accurately describe 2020. It was a year full of uncertainty, challenges, pivots, and managed expectations. 

However, 2020 wasn’t all bad. It was also a year that gave us new clarity on what really matters. Community, more than ever, took precedence. We strove to meet the needs of our San Francisco community, our customers, and our team members, through innovative product solutions, donations programs, and company initiatives. Here's a quick summary:

Keep reading for more information on the amazing organizations, initiatives, and products that came in 2020. Thank you to you, our amazing community, for all your support, ideas, and inspiration. 

We couldn't do any of this without you. 

 

What's New? Plastic Free Deodorant

On June 23, we officially launched Native Plastic Free Deodorant. By October, it was available launched at Target! This product was highly requested and has been in the works for nearly 2 years. We are proud to say that this is just the beginning for us. Look for more Plastic Free in 2021! 

Who We Partnered With?

Hope & Comfort’s mission is to provide essential hygiene products to support and improve the health, self-esteem, and hygiene education of youth in need. 

Native contributed over 275,000 hygiene products in 2020. A small portion of the 1.5 million products that Hope & Comfort was able to distribute.

Learn more about Hope & Comfort

 

Larkin Street Youth

Larkin Street Youth’s vision is to put a permanent end to homelessness for young people in San Francisco. 

Native is proud to support organizations in our hometown. Through our partnership with Larkin Street Youth we are able to support homeless youth with essentials like food and personal care items.

Get involved with Larkin Street Youth

 

COVID-19 Relief

70 Hospitals  |  4,400+ Frontline Workers  |  $82,000 in Product

In May, as the first wave of COVID-19 cases hit the US, health care workers were working long hours to combat this deadly virus. Many were needing to bath and even sleep at the hospital. Native partnered with ER, UCI, and COVID units across North America to provide much needed hygiene kits to essential workers.

 

Let's FCancer

FCancer is dedicated to prevention, early detection, and providing emotional support and guidance to those affected by cancer. 

Native is proud to be one of FCancer’s largest cash sponsors, providing essential funding for all of their programing.

Learn more about FCancer

 

1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet is a global movement inspiring businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions through annual membership and everyday actions. Founded in 2002, 1% for the Planet has certified more than $250 million in giving from their members. 

Businesses that join 1% for the Planet commit to supporting approved environmental nonprofit partners by donating the equivalent of 1% of sales. In July we committed to donate 1% of Plastic Free Deodorant sales to environmental non profits.

Learn more about 1% for the Planet