Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is committed to the growth of the communities in which we do business.
This has been a core philosophy of our company culture from day one. In addition to our continuous philanthropic efforts, it is our mission to provide as much support as possible to a wide variety of non-profit groups and community organizations.
Our Pillars of Philanthropic Support
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ focus is supporting organizations that support and assist basic needs, specifically organizations and events that focus on children and families within the following giving pillars - criteria for consideration (does not guarantee support):
Hunger
- Emphasis on providing food and meals that are nutritional to those in need
- Healthful diets and consumption habits
- Emergency Assistance and Aid
Housing
- Homelessness Prevention
- Education and Stability Initiatives for Housing
- Emergency Shelter assistance for families and individuals
Healthcare
- Research and Education for positive forward progress
- Initiatives for affordable and necessary care
- Prevention education and care
Education & Arts
- Providing educational resources for those in need
- Hospitality Schools and Curriculums that support the Hospitality Industry
- Curriculums that teach and support leadership and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Arts Education
Family Safety & Support
- Organizations that aid in ending and preventing family violence
- Reentry and family support programs
- Foster Programs
- Providing safe and supportive environments and programs for children to reach full potential
- Grief Support and Health Challenges Support Programs
DE&I
- Organizations with initiatives that support people of color, marginalized groups and women
- Support equality and equity of marginalized groups and races
- Organizations that advocate for marginalized groups and races to grow in wealth, education, earning potential and workforce
- Support DE&I Education
How We Give
CMR provides support to organizations in the following ways:
- In kind Services and Catering
- Auction packages, trade, speaking, catered events
- Our Giving Gift Cards
- Cash cards and promo
- Merchandise
- Yes is the Answer book, baskets, CMR products
- Volunteers
- Volunteer support
We receive a high volume of charitable donation requests each week. Priority is given to requests from 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that align with our giving pillars. Requests from individuals, families, and other groups are considered on a more limited basis.
Please submit your request at least four (4) weeks prior to the event.
- Donations are not intended for use by individuals or groups for personal or corporate profit.
- At this time, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is unable to donate to companies, groups, or individuals holding campaigns for other organizations such as Operation Feed, United Way, American Cancer Society, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Susan G. Komen, Pelotonia, The James, and The American Red Cross as we contribute to these very worthwhile organizations directly.
- CMR does not consider giving to churches and religious organizations unless there is full community outreach and benefit.
- Cameron Mitchell Restaurants limits organizations to one donation per year.