Top Philanthropy News

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub Raises More Than $603,000 for Charities

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub capped off another fantastic year of giving back to the community with its annual 99 Night on Tuesday, September 16th at Fenway Park.  Ninety Nine presented checks to leadership of four local and national charities before throwing out the first pitch to kick off the Boston Red Sox game against the Oakland Athletics. Thanks […]

Lou Malnati’s Offers Multiple Ways to Support Cancer Research This September

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria invites the community to support cancer research through the 53rd Annual Cancer Research Benefit on Saturday, September 27, and various fundraising initiatives throughout September. The annual benefit continues more than five decades of commitment that began in 1971 when Lou Malnati first organized a benefit to honor his friend who battled cancer. What […]

Golden Corral Launches Nationwide Fundraiser to Support Veteran Recovery

In its ongoing mission to improve the lives of our nation’s military heroes, Golden Corral announces a new national fundraising partnership with Project Healing Waters (PHW), a leading nonprofit in therapeutic outdoor recreation. Several members of Golden Corral’s Senior Leadership Team have supported PHW for over a decade through personal contributions and sponsored events, such […]

Denny’s Announces Fundraising Efforts to Fight Pediatric Cancer

Denny’s is adding to their partnership with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a leading nonprofit organization committed to raising funds for pediatric cancer, with a new way that everyone can help. For 16 years, Denny’s has supported Cookies for Kids’ Cancer on a regional level, raising nearly $1.5 million to fund research for new, improved treatments. The expanded […]

Applebee’s Kicks Off Fundraiser with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Applebee’s kicked off its annual fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs. In celebration of its 21-year partnership with ALSF, now through August 31, Applebee’s will donate 50¢ from the sale of every NEW Strawberry Lemon Sunshine sold in restaurant to ALSF. […]

The California Restaurant Foundation Awards $10K in L.A. Fire Recovery Grants to 253 Restaurants

The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit that invests in and empowers California restaurants and their workforce, proudly announces the recipients of the LA Fire Recovery Grants—a vital relief initiative created to help independent restaurants and food trucks in Los Angeles County recover from this year’s devastating wildfires. More than 250 small businesses have each […]

Logan’s Roadhouse Looks to Make a Difference with GiftAMeal and K9s for Warriors

Logan’s Roadhouse, the original roadhouse known for big-hearted hospitality and mesquite wood-grilled steaks, is continuing to make a meaningful difference alongside its guests for families in need and veterans across the country through its partnerships with GiftAMeal and K9s For Warriors. “We’ve always said Logan’s is more than a place to enjoy a great meal — it’s where good food […]

Cotton Patch Cafe to Raise Money for Longstanding Nonprofit Partner

For more than three decades, Cotton Patch Cafe has served up more than just scratch-made comfort food, it’s served its community. As a long-standing partner of Scottish Rite for Children, the Texas-born restaurant has helped raise nearly $1.4 million in support of world-class pediatric care. That spirit of giving continues now through June 30, as 20% of all gift card sales go directly […]

Ninety Nine Restaurant Brings Back Fundraiser to Benefit The Folded Flag Foundation

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub announced the return of its annual “Give $5, Get $5” fundraiser to benefit The Folded Flag Foundation, the non-profit organization is dedicated to providing educational scholarships and support grants to the families of America’s fallen heroes. Now through May 26, Ninety Nine is inviting guests to donate $5 in honor […]

Golden Corral Kicks of Annual Fundraiser for Camp Corral

Dedicated to improving the lives of children of the nation’s military heroes, Golden Corral has kicked off its annual fundraising campaign for Camp Corral on April 7, with the goal of raising $1 million by June 15, 2025. Camp Corral is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to transform the lives of children ages 8-15 of wounded, ill, […]

Jefferson’s Unveils New ‘Teacher of the Year’ Program

Family-friendly wing spot Jefferson’s is proud to announce the inaugural run of its “Teacher of the Year” program. The Jefferson’s Teacher of the Year Award is launched in celebration of National Teachers’ Day on Tuesday, May 6, and the initiative will extend across all five states where Jefferson’s has locations: Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, and […]

Toast Partners with Food Critic Keith Lee to Award $50,000 to Three Restaurants

Toast and acclaimed food critic, Keith Lee, are joining forces to celebrate extraordinary restaurants and the little details that make them special. Beginning Tuesday, Toast and Lee will surprise the first of three restaurants with $50,000 each over the next few weeks. Based on three categories, Commitment to Hospitality, Community Connection, Employee Care and Engagement, Keith […]

Nonprofit Restaurant Café Momentum to Open in Downtown Atlanta

Café Momentum, an award-winning nonprofit restaurant that provides paid internships to justice-involved youth ages 15-19, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and media open house on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10AM ahead of the official grand opening of the restaurant’s new permanent location in downtown Atlanta Thursday evening, March 27, 2025.   At this event, media […]

Golden Corrals Across California to Host First Responders Night

Golden Corral invites all firefighters, police officers and emergency medical service personnel to enjoy a complimentary “thank you” buffet and beverage at any California Golden Corral restaurant on Tuesday, March 18, from 4 p.m. until close. Created in response to the devastating fires across California, First Responders Night is meant to provide a small “thank you” […]

Bar Louie Launches New Louie Loves Program to Help Raise Funds for Local Organizations

Bar Louie is spreading the love with the launch of its new Louie Loves Program, a new initiative designed to help local organizations connect with their supporters while raising funds for meaningful causes. Starting February 10, participating Bar Louie locations nationwide will host Louie Loves fundraising events, giving organizations an easy way to give back to […]

First Watch Raises More than $1.7M for V Foundation

First Watch, the Florida-based Daytime Dining restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, announced that its fundraising for the V Foundation for Cancer Research has surpassed $1,700,000 total as the partnership enters its fourth year. Since joining forces in 2022, First Watch has donated a portion of every kid’s meal sold at its more than 570 […]