Recently, over a dozen local non-profits across the country were honored through the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)’s Your Community, Your Choice program. Launched in 2019, this initiative allows hotel proprietors and managers to contribute positively to their local areas. The program awarded a total of $75,000 in grants to several non-profits, showcasing Choice Hotels’ dedication to the communities its hotel owners and operators are part of. This year’s grant recipients include:
“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.”
- Center for Veteran’s Issues (CVI): Supported by the Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West in Milwaukee, WI, CVI will use the grant to offer housing and supportive services, enhancing the lives of veteran families and their communities.
- Choices for People: With backing from Comfort Inn St. Robert/Fort Leonard Wood in Saint Robert, MO, this grant will support the Summer Youth Work Program, aiding young individuals with disabilities in acquiring vital life skills and becoming active societal members.
- Clatsop Community Action: Quality Inn in Seaside, OR, nominated this organization to receive funds for aiding the homeless, veterans, and other community servants in Seaside.
- Hope Clinic: Nominated by Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport in McAllen, TX, this clinic will utilize the funds to meet the urgent needs of the community’s most vulnerable, providing essential medical care and meals.
- Out Youth: Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown Near the Domain in Austin, TX, supported this safe space for youth of various sexual orientations and gender identities.
- Positive Impact Foodbank: Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg-Madeira Beach Marina in Madeira Beach, FL, chose this foodbank to receive a grant for a new industrial refrigerator, enhancing their food storage capabilities.
- The Bridge on 7th Shelter: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson in Baxter, MN, supported this shelter’s mission to provide a warm sleeping space for those in need within the community.
- The Purple Door: Nominated by Econo Lodge Kingsville in Kingsville, TX, the grant will aid in providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
- The Recovery Chick: Supported by Clarion Pointe Galveston Seawall in Galveston, TX, this organization helps women recovering from sex trafficking and/or substance abuse find safe and affordable housing.
- Thistle Farms: Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport in Nashville, TN, backed this initiative to assist women survivors of prostitution, trafficking, and addiction in their recovery and healing processes.
- Treasure Valley Children’s Relief Nursery: Quality Inn in Ontario, OR, chose this nursery to support at-risk families with essential resources like food, clothing, and employment assistance.
- Western Youth Network: Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Hotel Collection member in Boone, NC, nominated this network, which aims to prevent childhood trauma and adverse experiences.
- Wishes & More: Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, MN, supported this organization in fulfilling the wishes of children facing terminal and life-threatening conditions.
Choice Hotels has consistently supported local businesses and community engagement since its inception. The Your Community, Your Choice program is among the many initiatives facilitating hotel owners and operators to play active roles in their communities. This includes:
- Supporting those in need through partnerships with the American Red Cross and Operation Homefront.
- Equipping hotels with resources to combat human trafficking and support survivors, in collaboration with PACT, Polaris, AHLA’s No Room For Trafficking, and SafeStay by ReloShare.
- Promoting environmental sustainability by encouraging hotels to adopt green practices and providing them with tools like the Room to be Green program.
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