Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2022
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Emily Daunt
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Sedona Taphouse Supports The Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund Via 'Dine Out For Charity' Program
Dine-in patrons can purchase a select entrée at half off every Monday during the month of July, with proceeds donated to support struggling hospitality workers in Michigan
Dine-in patrons can purchase a select entrée at half off every Monday during the month of July, with proceeds donated to support struggling hospitality workers in Michigan
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) and MRLA Educational Foundation (MRLAEF) today announced that Sedona Taphouse will support The Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund throughout the month of July as the featured non-profit for the restaurant’s ‘Dine Out for Charity’ Program.
The ‘Dine Out for Charity’ Program is featured every Monday at each Sedona Taphouse location, where dine-in patrons can purchase a Black Angus Flat Iron Steak or Grilled Norwegian Salmon (in select locations) at half off. A minimum of $1 is donated for every steak or salmon sold to support the restaurant’s featured charity each month. To date, Dine Out for Charity has donated over a million dollars to featured charities.
“Community and charity is a cornerstone of everything we do, and the ability to give back to our communities is paramount to our mission as a hospitality company,” said Sedona Taphouse CEO and Founder, Dennis Barbaro. “We love being able to recognize the charitable initiatives of our restaurants, and more importantly, bring awareness to incredible causes like these that are so important in our industry.”
The Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund provides grants directly to struggling hospitality workers. Grants cover basic needs like groceries and rent, while people recover from illness, injury and natural disaster, as well as financial support in times of crisis. The MRLAEF, a 501(c)(3), administers the fund and provides support to employees that are going through unexpected challenges.
“We would like to thank Sedona Taphouse and its ‘Dine Out for Charity’ program for keeping Michigan’s beleaguered hospitality workers top-of-mind,” said MRLA President & CEO Justin Winslow. “Providing for those who serve others while in their own time of need is the very essence of hospitality.”
The Relief Fund was created in April of 2020, as a direct result of COVID-19 and the devastating impact it had on hospitality workers in Michigan. Throughout state shutdowns, more than $3.1 million was raised and distributed to those without gainful employment. The Relief Fund has been expanded to provide support to industry employees who are facing crises and hardships.
The ‘Dine Out for Charity’ Program is featured every Monday at each Sedona Taphouse location, where dine-in patrons can purchase a Black Angus Flat Iron Steak or Grilled Norwegian Salmon (in select locations) at half off. A minimum of $1 is donated for every steak or salmon sold to support the restaurant’s featured charity each month. To date, Dine Out for Charity has donated over a million dollars to featured charities.
“Community and charity is a cornerstone of everything we do, and the ability to give back to our communities is paramount to our mission as a hospitality company,” said Sedona Taphouse CEO and Founder, Dennis Barbaro. “We love being able to recognize the charitable initiatives of our restaurants, and more importantly, bring awareness to incredible causes like these that are so important in our industry.”
The Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund provides grants directly to struggling hospitality workers. Grants cover basic needs like groceries and rent, while people recover from illness, injury and natural disaster, as well as financial support in times of crisis. The MRLAEF, a 501(c)(3), administers the fund and provides support to employees that are going through unexpected challenges.
“We would like to thank Sedona Taphouse and its ‘Dine Out for Charity’ program for keeping Michigan’s beleaguered hospitality workers top-of-mind,” said MRLA President & CEO Justin Winslow. “Providing for those who serve others while in their own time of need is the very essence of hospitality.”
The Relief Fund was created in April of 2020, as a direct result of COVID-19 and the devastating impact it had on hospitality workers in Michigan. Throughout state shutdowns, more than $3.1 million was raised and distributed to those without gainful employment. The Relief Fund has been expanded to provide support to industry employees who are facing crises and hardships.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation
The mission of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (MRLAEF) is to enhance the hospitality industry's service to the public through education, community engagement, and promotion of career opportunities. The MRLAEF also prepares high school students for the challenges of a career in hospitality through ProStart and Hospitality & Tourism Management. ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and the industry. ProStart students learn vital kitchen skills, including food safety and knife cuts, and important management lessons, such as menu development and marketing. Hospitality & Tourism Management is a program designed to introduce high school students to the world of hospitality, and the core segments of the industry: lodging, food and beverage operations, tourism, attractions and travel, and event management. For more information, visit https://mrlaef.org.
The mission of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (MRLAEF) is to enhance the hospitality industry's service to the public through education, community engagement, and promotion of career opportunities. The MRLAEF also prepares high school students for the challenges of a career in hospitality through ProStart and Hospitality & Tourism Management. ProStart is a nationwide, two-year high school program that unites the classroom and the industry. ProStart students learn vital kitchen skills, including food safety and knife cuts, and important management lessons, such as menu development and marketing. Hospitality & Tourism Management is a program designed to introduce high school students to the world of hospitality, and the core segments of the industry: lodging, food and beverage operations, tourism, attractions and travel, and event management. For more information, visit https://mrlaef.org.
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