MORE THAN $10,000 AWARDED TO CALIFORNIA RESCUE DOG ASSOCIATION

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:
Tori Andrews
firehousesubs@zimmerman.com
(850) 668-2222

WHAT

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is celebrating a lifesaving equipment grant awarded to California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA).

WHO

Attendees include local volunteers and Firehouse Subs Franchisees and Area Representatives Jeff Press and James Fick.

WHEN

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 5 p.m.

WHERE

Firehouse Subs Restaurant
236 Valencia Blvd.
Valencia, CA 91355

DONATION DESCRIPTION

California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA) received 35 waterproof radios, batteries and chargers worth $10,931. The awarded equipment will be used by CARDA’s search dog team handlers, improving communication between deployed teams and law enforcement agencies during search and rescue missions.

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 $280,669 in California.  

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.

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