Choice enables hotel owners and operators to
give back to their communities through grant awards totaling
$75,000
NORTH
BETHESDA, Md., March 1,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over a dozen local non-profits
nationwide were recently recognized as part of Choice Hotels
International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)'s Your Community, Your Choice
program. This program, which began in 2019, empowers hotel owners
and operators to make a positive difference in their communities.
The recipients of the grants, totaling $75,000, exemplify Choice Hotels' commitment to
serving the communities where our owners and operators work and
live.
"We are proud to recognize and celebrate the impact of these
charities Choice hotel owners and operators nominated to receive
grants," said Megan Brumagim, vice
president, sustainability, Choice Hotels International. "As local
business owners themselves, owners and operators strive to be good
stewards in their communities. The Your Community, Your Choice
program is just one example of how Choice helps make that
happen."
This year, some of the non-profits which received grants
include:
- Center for Veteran's Issues (CVI): Nominated by
Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West (Milwaukee, WI), the funds will be donated to
the Center for Veterans Issues (CVI) to provide housing and
supportive services to help improve the quality of life for veteran
families and the communities in which they live and serve.
- Choices for People: Nominated by Comfort Inn
St. Robert/Fort Leonard Wood
(Saint Robert, MO), the funds will
be donated to the Choices for People Summer Youth Work Program to
help more young people overcome a variety of disabilities and
become productive members of society by helping them develop
essential life skills.
- Clatsop Community Action: Nominated by Quality
Inn (Seaside, OR), the funds
will be donated to Clatsop Community Action to provide services to
the homeless population in Seaside, veterans and other people who have
served the community.
- Hope Clinic: Nominated by Radisson Hotel
McAllen Airport (McAllen, TX),
the funds will be donated to the Hope Clinic, which aids the most
vulnerable members of the community. The donation will support the
clinic's immediate needs and play a crucial role in ensuring the
continued provision of medical care and meals to those who need it
the most.
- Out Youth: Nominated by Cambria Hotel Austin
Uptown Near the Domain (Austin,
TX), the funds will be donated to Out Youth - a safe place
for youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities to be
themselves.
- Positive Impact Foodbank: Nominated by Cambria
Hotel St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina (Madeira Beach, FL), the funds will be donated
to the Positive Impact Foodbank in St. Pete, Florida, for a new industrial
refrigerator.
- The Bridge on 7th Shelter: Nominated by
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baxter,
MN (Baxter, MN), the
funds will be donated to The Bridge on 7th Overnight Shelter to
further the non-profit's efforts to house local community members
who need a warm place to sleep.
- The Purple Door: Nominated by Econo Lodge
Kingsville (Kingsville, TX),
the funds will be donated to The Purple Door, which provides case
management, legal advocacy, prevention education in the community,
counseling services, support groups, a shelter and crises hotline
to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
- The Recovery Chick: Nominated by Clarion
Pointe Galveston Seawall (Galveston,
TX), the funds will be donated to Recovery Chick, a
nonprofit organization that provides a safe accessible affordable
housing for women coming out of sex trafficking and/or substance
abuse recovery.
- Thistle Farms: Nominated by Radisson Hotel
Nashville Airport (Nashville,
TN), the funds will be donated to Thistle Farms to help
women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking and
addiction.
- Treasure Valley Children's Relief Nursery:
Nominated by Quality Inn (Ontario,
OR), the funds will be donated to the Treasure Valley
Children's Relief Nursery to provide at-risk families with
resources for food, clothing, diapers, hygiene products, housing,
childcare and employment.
- Western Youth Network: Nominated by Graystone
Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection (Boone, NC), the funds will be donated to the
Western Youth Network, which works to eliminate Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACEs) and target the root causes of trauma.
- Wishes & More: Nominated by Radisson Blu
Mall of America (Bloomington,
MN), the funds will be donated to Wishes and More, which
grants wishes to children with terminal and life-threatening
illnesses.
As an advocate of local businesses since its founding, Choice
places owners of its hotels at the center of everything it does.
The Your Community, Your Choice program is one of many ways in
which Choice empowers owners and operators to be engaged community
members, including:
- Helping those in need, with ongoing efforts with the
American Red Cross and
Operation Homefront.
- Equipping hotels to help prevent human trafficking, and
supporting its victims with PACT, Polaris, AHLA's No Room For
Trafficking, and SafeStay by ReloShare.
- Enabling hotels to reduce their environmental footprint by
promoting sustainable practices and providing them with relevant
tools such as the Room to be Green program.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of
the largest lodging franchisors in the world. The challenger in the
upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice®
has over 7,500 hotels, representing more than 630,000 rooms, in 46
countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that
range from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale,
extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet
travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while
driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The
award-winning Choice Privileges® rewards program and co-brand
credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to
earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information,
visit www.choicehotels.com.
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