Boys & Girls Club of Troy Receives Donation from Carrabba's Italian Grill
January 27, 2014
Carrabba’s Italian Grill presented the Boys and Girls Club of Troy with a check for $3,400 following the grand opening of its new location in the Galleria of Troy. Carrabba’s partnered with the Boys and Girls Club and committed to donating a portion of its opening day sales as a thank you to the community.
"The commitment Carrabba’s has to this community is already evident, and we are so pleased with the results of the grand opening,” said Jeff Evans, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Troy. "The Carrabba’s organization, its staff and everyone who came out to enjoy a great meal for a great cause should feel very good about the success of this event. These much-appreciated funds will go a long way to benefitting Club kids.”
Such outreach from community businesses provides greater opportunities for the Club to operate programs to help drive academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles, which are the Club’s priority outcomes for youth.
"At Carrabba’s, part of our culture is giving back. We believe in enhancing the quality of life in the communities where we live and work and we’re happy to deliver on this commitment by supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Troy,” said Kevin Ellis, Managing Partner of the Troy Carrabba’s.
Troy Carrabba’s Italian Grill opened on January 13 at 600 West Big Beaver Road in the Galleria of Troy. The new location is open for lunch daily at 11 a.m.
About Boys & Girls Club of Troy
The Boys & Girls Club of Troy is a non-profit youth development organization that provides educational and recreational activities, in addition to mentoring programs, to more than 1,200 children, ages 6 to 18, in the tri-county area of metropolitan Detroit. For over 35 years, the Club's positive environment has enabled members to become responsible, self-reliant, and caring adults.
About Carrabba’s Italian Grill®
Offering authentic Italian cuisine passed down from our founders’ family recipes, Carrabba’s uses only the best ingredients to prepare fresh and handmade dishes cooked to order in a lively exhibition kitchen. Featuring a wood-burning grill inspired by the many tastes of Italy, our customers enjoy signature dishes, including Chicken Bryan, Pollo Rosa Maria and Chicken Marsala in a warm, festive atmosphere that feels like home. For more information about Carrabba’s, please visit www.Carrabbas.com, www.Facebook.com/Carrabbas
or www.Twitter.com/Carrabbas.