VIONIC Beach is thrilled to announce that we’re working on an initiative to directly assist victims of the Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara on their road to recovery. On Wednesday, April 11th, we commenced an online auction set to run through the end of April, featuring 4 original art pieces by Encinitas based artist Marissa Quinn, to commemorate our upcoming #VIONICBeachxMQ collaboration. All proceeds from the auction will funnel through our partners, The Changing Tides Foundation, and go towards shared efforts to provide assistance on the ground in areas still devastated by the Thomas Fire and Mudslides.
The 2017 Thomas Fire tore through Santa Barbara County last December, burning approximately 440 sq miles–the largest wildfire in modern California history. The fires destroyed at least 1,063 structures, while damaging 280 others, forcing 104,607 residents to evacuate. Just a month after the fires broke out, the season’s first winter storm triggered widespread mudslides and massive debris flows, which destroyed dozens of homes and killed more than 20 residents of the community. The damage today is widespread and the community faces a long road to recovery.
With this in mind, VIONIC Beach set out to help by connecting a unique partner network comprised of: VIONIC BEACH Sandals, Marissa Quinn the Artist, The Changing Tides Foundation, and HELP CALIFORNIA to provide some much needed support for the Santa Barbara County community.
As fellow Californians, our Encinitas-based team at VIONIC Beach was inspired to help our neighbors to the North with their road to rebuilding and recovery by raising funds to deliver relief to the area. “We have customers in the region who were directly impacted by the fires, rains, and mudslides. Some couldn’t get to their stores for long periods of time, and suffered significant damage. Others had their local clients severely impacted by the devastation, says VIONIC Beach GM Dave Ortley. “Hearing these stories, and feeling that impact so close to home has inspired us to do what we can to help.” To assist in these efforts , VIONIC Beach has partnered with the Changing Tides Foundation and Help California to in insure that the funds raised will deliver focused and impactful aid where it’s most needed.
How You Can Help
You can help us raise funds for Santa Barbara by bidding on an original, one-of-a kind painting, inspired by our upcoming collaboration. All proceeds from this auction will go directly to the Changing Tides Foundation, who will be leading our relief efforts on the ground in Santa Barbara with our friends at Help California. You also have the chance to donate directly by clicking HERE. All donations over $30 will receive a limited edition 8 x 8 Marissa Quinn print, inspired by our upcoming “Sun + Moon” collaboration.
Meet Our Partners
Marissa Quinn
Marissa Quinn is an artist based in Encinitas who grew up with a deep connection to the sea and marine cycles. Marissa’s art is stunning, and quite unique, and her spirit and lifestyle make her an ideal embodiment of the qualities that Vionic Beach represents in the marketplace: Active Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Warm, Stylish, Elevated Casual, Natural, Mindful. With that in mind, Vionic Beach felt that our sandals were a perfect canvas for her pen and ink style and thus Vionic Beach x Marissa Quinn was born.
Create an original illustration wearable piece of fine art. VIONIC Beach is not just supportive of my feet, but supportive of the art community and the surfing lifestyle.
Changing Tides Foundation
Changing Tides Foundation was born from the simple idea that the world would be a better place if we were all given the opportunity to give back. Established in 2016, by a group of water women and adventurers, we feel it is our calling to help others by teaming up with local organizations globally to raise awareness and address social, environmental, health and safety concerns in the places we visit.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between you, the traveler, and the causes on the ground. We are paving a way for you to SERVE NATURALLY, adding life-changing experiences to your journey.
Help California
Help California is a new disaster relief and restoration organization based in Ventura. We formed in the wake of the Thomas Fire, with the goal of mobilizing our communities and helping neighbors meet and help one another.
Our mission is to relieve, rebuild, and restore communities affected by natural disasters. We are here to empower all California communities who have been affected by natural disasters-and to create lasting bonds among them.
ABOUT VIONIC BEACH
Before there were Flip Flops, there were footprints. And Beaches…
VIONIC BEACH is the brainchild of our beach and surf loving brand founder who recognized the importance of evolving the feel and performance of the iconic, beach flip flop. He set out to translate the natural feel of sand under your feet through patented support technology infused into the contours of our molded soles, and, by design, a healthy and comfortable alternative to flat rubber flip flops was born.
VIONIC BEACH since ’79 // Designed in California
VIONIC BEACH is the newest division of
The VIONIC GROUP LLC
