This March College Basketball Season, BJ's
Restaurants Invites Its Loyal Fans to Celebrate the Spirit of
Teamwork by Supporting Hav A Sole's Mission to Give Shoes to
Children in Need
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the land of plenty, where
dreams take flight, it is easy to forget that millions of children
in the United States are living in
poverty, deprived of even the most basic necessities, such as a
pair of shoes. In the spirit of March college basketball, a season
filled with come-from-behind upsets and heartwarming underdog
stories, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® (NASDAQ:
BJRI) is proud to partner with Hav A Sole to donate sneakers
to children in need and make a lasting and positive impact on
communities across the country.
During this year's annual college basketball tournament, BJ's
Restaurants and Hav A Sole are launching a community program that
is much more than a buzzer beater—it's a slam dunk when it comes to
helping children in need. Beginning this Friday, March 15, BJ's is kicking off a
nationwide campaign in its own backyard by sponsoring Hav A Sole's
annual Dream Out Loud benefit in Downtown
Los Angeles and donating funds to provide hundreds of
pairs of shoes to children across the country. BJ's is also
inviting its guests and fans to rally together and provide even
more shoes for children in need. From March 11 through April
8, 2024, guests dining in-restaurant
who donate $1 or more on
their restaurant bill will not only directly help children step
into a new pair of shoes, but also will receive a coupon
for a FREE Pizookie® to redeem on their next
visit.
BJ's Restaurants will then hit the road and pop up in cities
across the United States to give
away shoes to kids, beginning in Los
Angeles before moving on to the Bay Area, Dallas, and Indianapolis. The Final Four cities will be
announced on BJ's Instagram channel after the conclusion of
the tournament.
"BJ's is joining Hav A Sole in its commitment to bring positive
change to those who need it most," said Heidi Rogers, Senior Vice President of Marketing
at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. "Shoes are not a luxury. They are a
necessity. We are proud to partner with an organization that shares
our vision for making moments matter not only for our guests but
also for our community, because we believe that the real magic
happens when we all join together."
Rikki Mendias founded Hav A Sole
based on his own lack of access to footwear as a child. "Shoes are
a steppingstone to a world of possibilities, and Hav A Sole is
honored to work with BJ's Restaurants and its communities to make a
difference in the lives of children across the country," said
Mendias. "With each pair of shoes donated, we're helping kids walk
confidently toward a brighter future."
For both BJ's Restaurants and Hav A Sole, providing help to
communities in need is personal. Through social activism,
volunteering, and community building, BJ's Restaurants and Hav A
Sole have touched thousands of lives, offering not just shoes, but
also a sense of hope and community to those in need.
For more details, please visit bjsrestaurants.com, and follow
BJ's on its road trip with Hav A Sole @bjsrestaurants.
About BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
(BJ's), is a national brand with brewhouse roots and a menu where
Craft Matters®. BJ's broad menu has something for
everyone: slow-roasted entrees like prime rib, BJ's EnLIGHTened
Entrees® including Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon,
signature deep-dish pizza and the often imitated, but never
replicated world-famous Pizookie® dessert. A winner of
the 2024 Vibe Vista Award for Best Overall Beverage Program for
Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants and the most decorated
restaurant-brewery in the country, BJ's has been a pioneer in the
craft brewing world since 1996 and takes pride in serving BJ's
award-winning handcrafted beers, brewed at its brewing operations
in five states and by independent third-party craft brewers. The
BJ's experience offers high-quality ingredients, bold flavors,
moderate prices, sincere service and a cool, contemporary
atmosphere. Founded in 1978, BJ's owns and operates over 200 casual
dining restaurants in 30 states. All restaurants offer dine in,
take out, delivery, and large-party catering. For more information
on BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, visit
http://www.bjsrestaurants.com.
About Hav A Sole
Hav A Sole's mission is to provide
marginalized populations with quality footwear to encourage
healthier lifestyles. Hav A Sole has touched thousands of lives
through social activism, volunteering and building community. This
movement not only affects the individuals who receive the shoes,
but it increases a sense of social responsibility with its young
volunteers offering them a way to get involved in their community.
Built upon a grassroots model, Hav A Sole's goal is to double our
efforts so we can increase the amount of shoes given out and touch
even more lives. While we receive support from friends from all
over the nation, we are especially grateful for the support of ten
local Nike outlets who have donated thousands of shoes so the Hav A
Sole team could deliver them to homeless individuals and at risk
youth.
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