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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Via Seating donated 8 Swopper® chairs to the Pleasant Valley Elementary School for a Kindergarten and First Grade classroom in February 2018.
Via Seating donated 3 chairs in April 2017 to the local Tu Casa Latina. Explore: tucasalatina.org/
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/
Via Seating donated 24 Thanksgiving turkeys in November, 2016 to the Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Food Bank.
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”.
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/
In November 2015, Via Seating donated 20 turkeys to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for the Thanksgiving holiday. Explore: fbnn.org/
