MORE THAN $28,000 AWARDED TO SOUTHWEST GEORGIA PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATIONS
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Tori Andrews
firehousesubs@zimmerman.com
(850) 668-2222
WHAT
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is celebrating $28,561 worth of lifesaving equipment grants awarded to Albany Area YMCA and Tifton-Tift County Fire Department.
WHO
Attendees include local YMCA representatives and firefighters, Firehouse Subs Area Representative Chris Holmes, Firehouse Subs Franchisee Carla Dodson, and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters.
WHEN
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at 11 a.m.
WHERE
Firehouse Subs Restaurant
909 West 8th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
DONATION DESCRIPTION
Albany Area YMCA received seven automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training packages worth $9,386. The awarded AEDs and training equipment will help ensure the organization is prepared to provide medical assistance if an individual goes into cardiac arrest.
Tifton-Tift County Fire Department received 13 sets of personal protective equipment worth $19,175. The awarded gear will provide firefighters necessary protection while responding to emergencies, allowing the department to provide safe and efficient services to the community.
ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
In 2005, Firehouse Subs created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with the mission of providing funding, lifesaving equipment, and educational opportunities to first-responders and public safety organizations. Through the non-profit 501(c)(3), Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has given more than $17 million to hometown heroes in 44 states and Puerto Rico, including more than $1.2 million in Georgia.
IN-RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
Each restaurant recycles leftover, five-gallon pickle buckets, available to guests for a $2 donation to the Foundation. Donation canisters on register counters explain the non-profit’s mission and collect spare change, while the Round Up Program allows guests to “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar. All funds raised benefit the Foundation.
ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS
Firehouse Subs® is a fast casual restaurant chain with a passion for Hearty and Flavorful Food, Heartfelt Service and Public Safety. Founded by brothers and former firefighters Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs is a brand built on decades of fire and police service, steaming hot subs piled higher with the highest quality meats and cheeses and its commitment to saving lives through the creation of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. The founders are the real deal, the food is their creation and the company is built upon a family of franchise operators who share their same passion for serving others. In 2015, Firehouse Subs made its international debut in Canada, with plans to open more than 90 locations in the Ontario market and future plans for further Canada expansion. Firehouse Subs is consistently recognized as a leader in the fast casual segment. For the last three years, Firehouse Subs was ranked No. 1 by Technomic’s Chain Restaurant Consumers’ Choice Awards among fast casual brands in the categories of food quality (2016), service (2015) and atmosphere (2014). Forbes recognized Firehouse Subs in 2015 as a Best Franchise to Buy.
Connect:
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Event hashtag: #savinglives
Facebook.com/FirehouseSubsFoundation
www.firehousesubs.com/foundation
