There’s something special that happens when people come together around what matters. Over the past few weeks, thousands of you voted, shared, and spread the word to support the causes closest to your hearts, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

At Company Distilling, we’ve always believed the best spirits are the ones worth sharing. But it’s never just about what’s in the bottle. It’s about the connections we build, the communities we strengthen, and the people we show up for when it counts.

That belief is what Gather Around Giving is all about.

You Chose These Winners

This wasn’t our decision to make alone. 

Every vote cast, every share, every conversation, that was you telling us where support is needed most. And we listened.

During our live announcement across social media, we had the privilege of celebrating twelve incredible organizations doing the kind of work that changes lives. These aren’t just nonprofits checking boxes. They’re teams of dedicated people showing up every single day to:

  • Care for wildlife
  • Empower veterans
  • Support individuals with disabilities
  • Create safer, stronger communities
  • Bring joy, learning, and inclusion to children

They’re neighbors. They’re friends. They’re proof that when people choose to serve others, extraordinary things happen.

Meet the Organizations You Selected

Listed alphabetically, because every single one deserves to be first

4 Paws for Ability (Ohio) https://www.4pawsforability.org/
Changing lives by training and placing specialized service dogs for children, adults, and veterans with disabilities—giving them greater independence and emotional support.

America’s VetDogs – The Veteran’s K-9 Corps (National) https://www.vetdogs.org/
Providing expertly trained service dogs at no cost to veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders living with mobility challenges, limb loss, PTSD, and more.

Arizona Small Dog Rescue (Arizona) https://azsmalldog.org/
A no-kill rescue saving over 100 dogs monthly, specializing in the toughest medical and behavioral cases while supporting pet owners facing impossible situations.

Dancing Well: The Soldier Project (Kentucky) https://dancingwell.org
Using community dance, cultural movement, and live music to help veterans heal from PTSD and brain injuries, now expanding through a VA Whole Health partnership.

Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge (Florida) https://www.emeraldcoastwildliferefuge.org/
The region’s only wildlife rehabilitation center, caring for more than 1,700 injured, orphaned, or sick animals each year while teaching communities about conservation.

Mutts With A Mission (Virginia & nationwide)https://www.muttswithamission.org
Training service and facility dogs for veterans, first responders, and law enforcement—including teams placed on U.S. Navy ships—providing life-changing support.

NYC Kids Project (New York) https://nyckidsproject.org
Bringing multicultural puppetry and storytelling into elementary schools to teach social-emotional learning, empathy, inclusion, and disability awareness.

Paws Giving Independence (Illinois) https://givingindependence.org/
A fully volunteer-run organization training and placing service and facility dogs at no cost, supporting up to 30 dogs in training annually.

Saco River Wildlife Center (Maine) http://www.sacoriverwildlifecenter.org
Providing critical medical care and rehabilitation for Maine’s native wildlife, with patient numbers more than doubling over the past five years.

Service Dogs for Veterans (South Carolina) https://www.sd4v.org
Pairing veterans living with PTSD, TBI, and MST with rescue dogs, training each team together to build trusted, life-changing partnerships.

Service Dogs of Virginia (Virginia) https://www.servicedogsva.org/homesdv
Raising and training exceptional service dogs across five specialized programs—autism support, medical alert, PTSD—placing each dog at no cost.

The Service Dog Institute of South Carolina (South Carolina) https://TheServiceDogInstitute.org
Expanding facility-based service dog programs in hospitals, schools, churches, funeral homes, and community spaces, bringing comfort where it’s needed most.

This Is Just the Beginning

Here’s the thing about Gather Around Giving—we’re not just writing checks and walking away. Throughout 2026, we’ll be working alongside these organizations in real, meaningful ways. Sponsoring events. Supporting fundraisers. Amplifying their missions. Showing up.

Because that’s what good company does.

We’ll be sharing stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and opportunities for you to get involved throughout the year. Stay tuned.

How You Can Make a Difference

Every one of these organizations runs on community support. If one of their missions speaks to you, there are simple ways to help:

Visit their website and learn more about their work. Make a donation, no matter the size. Volunteer your time and energy. Share their story with someone who might care. Sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest ripples.

Looking Ahead to 2027

The spirit of giving doesn’t end here. Our 2027 Gather Around Giving campaign kicks off in August, and we’d love for you to be part of it from the very beginning.

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A Thank You Worth Raising

To everyone who voted, shared, nominated, and championed these organizations, thank you. Your voice made this possible. Your care made this meaningful.

This is what happens when good people gather around what matters most.

Here’s to supporting the causes worth pouring into, the communities that lift us up, and the people who remind us what it means to show up for each other.

From all of us at Company Distilling, cheers to giving back, gathering together, and making 2026 a year that matters.