Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS) will hold its 20th annual Dine Out For Kids® on Tuesday, June 18. This community-wide event offers area restaurants and their patrons the opportunity to support public education and students and schools that need additional resources.
Participating restaurants (listed below) will donate a portion of the day’s sales on Tuesday, June 18 to Communities In Schools. This year’s event offers more restaurants than ever – 90+ – from which to choose. Visit www.cischarlotte.org for a complete list of participating restaurants.
Of the more than 250,000 children in Mecklenburg County, 35% live in need. Communities In Schools works with children who face barriers, such as generational poverty, to map out a successful path to achieve in school and in life. From basic needs such as clothing and health screenings, to academic support, mentoring, and exposure to cultural and work-life experiences, CIS ensures students have what they need to be successful in school and realize their greatest potential. For the 2017-2018 school year, 99% of CIS students stayed in school; 96% were promoted to the next grade; and 561 CIS seniors graduated with a high school diploma.\
“This is such an easy way for anyone in the community to support the students and schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg who need us most,” said May Johnston, PR/Marketing Director with Communities In Schools. “Just dine out on June 18 at one of the participating restaurants. With numerous restaurants across the city, there’s plenty of choice to fit every appetite and budget.”
Event sponsors include Title Sponsor Bank of America, as well as Amica, Carowinds, HMS Host, Duke Energy & Piedmont Natural Gas, The Charlotte Observer, and the Greater Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism Alliance.
About Communities In Schools
Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future. As an affiliate of the national CIS network, CIS of Charlotte-Mecklenburg operates in 47 Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools, partnering with individual volunteers, businesses, faith and community groups to connect students to caring adults and community resources designed to help them succeed. Communities In Schools does whatever it takes to ensure that all kids—regardless of the challenges they may face—have what they need to build on their strengths, realize their potential, and achieve in life. www.cischarlotte.org
List of Participating Restaurants 2019 (or visit www.cischarlotte.org)
Many thanks to our participating restaurants for generously donating a portion of sales on Tuesday, June 18 to Communities In Schools:
Alexander Michael’s
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Ballantyne, Birkdale, Concord, Dilworth, Mooresville
Brazwells Premium Pub – Montford
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza – Birkdale, Blakeney, Dilworth, Foxcroft, Uptown
Cantina 1511 – Ballantyne, Park Road Shopping Center
City Barbeque – Ballantyne, Huntersville, Matthews, University Place
Crêpe Cellar
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Eddie’s Place
Famous Toastery – Dilworth
Famous Toastery – University Place
Five Guys Burgers and Fries – Arboretum, Blakeney, Central Ave, Galleria Blvd, Southborough, SouthPark Mall, Steele Creek
The Gibson – Ballantyne
Haberdish
Harper’s Restaurant – Carolina Place Mall, SouthPark
HMS Host – Charlotte-Douglas International Airport: 1897 Marketplace, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Beaudevin Wine Bar, Brookwood Farms BBQ, Burger King, California Pizza Kitchen, Captain Jack’s, Carolina Beer Company, Chalice Café, Chick-fil-A, Ciao, Cinnabon, Explorer’s Bar, Farmer’s Market, First in Flight, Great American Bagel, Illy Coffee, Jersey Mike’s, The Local, NODA Brewery, Original Rum Bar & Grill, Panda Express, Phillips Seafood, Pinkberry, Pino Gelato, Pronto, PZA Pizza, Red Star Bar, Starbucks, Stock Car Café, Taste of Carolina, TCBY, Tequileria, Whisky River, Wolfgang Puck
Jimmy John’s – Park Road
Johnny Burrito
Kona Ice – Northwest Charlotte
Mama Ricotta’s
McNinch House
Mert’s Heart & Soul
Midwood Smokehouse – Ballantyne, Birkdale Village, Park Road Shopping Center, Plaza Midwood
Mimosa Grill
Nothing But Noodles – Steele Creek, Stonecrest
Paco’s Tacos and Tequila
Parry’s Pizza – Northlake Mall
Reid’s Fine Foods – Myers Park, SouthPark Mall
Rosemont
Sonny’s BBQ – Arboretum, Tyvola Rd
TRUE Crafted Pizza
Upstream
Village Tavern
YAFO Kitchen – Central Ave, Dilworth, SouthPark Mall
New Restaurants this year include: Cantina 1511, The Gibson, Jimmy John’s, McNinch House, Parry’s Pizza, and Rosemont.
