Hope House Foundation Named Beneficiary of Morton’s Philanthropy Week And Kicks Off This Week On Monday Evening, February 22
By Fran Mathay
January 20, 2010
HUNTERSVILLE – Beginning February 22 the Hope House Foundation with five other local nonprofit organizations will be spotlighted in the second A Steak in our Community, Philanthropy Week at Morton’s. Each nonprofit will reap a share of the proceeds of the Uptown restaurant for the week.
“Our successful partnerships in our first Philanthropy Week last October enabled us to raise over $5,000 for local charities,” says Shanna Cochrane, GM at Morton’s The Steakhouse. “We hope to raise even more money and awareness this winter as we support Hope House and the other local nonprofits with a week of great steak, fine wine and the spirit of generosity. Together we’ll dine…and make a difference!”
Hope House Foundation begins this week on Monday February 22. Hope House is a transitional home in Huntersville for homeless women and children in the Lake Norman area providing shelter, services and support for them to become self-sufficient. Joining Hope House in the line-up of worthy nonprofit recipients for the week are the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum, Time Out Youth, Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation- Charlotte Chapter, and Ace and TJs Grin Kids.
"Our dedicated staff here at Morton's is incredibly committed to giving back to the greater Charlotte community," says Krista Manns, Morton's sales and marketing manager. "With most staff working late hours, it's hard to participate in many charitable events. As a result, we created Philanthropy Week as a way for the Morton's staff to support local causes."
A sumptuous three-course meal will be available to diners during the week for $75; with $25 of each dinner donated to that evening’s designated charity. In addition, 10% of all wine sales will be donated to the night's featured organization. Reservations for the evening of choice are recommended and can be made by calling 704-333-2602 or visiting www.mortons.com/charlotte.
Morton’s The Steakhouse Uptown is located at 227 West Trade Street. Valet parking is available. Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Sundays.
About Morton’s
Morton's Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world's largest operator of company owned upscale steakhouses. Morton's steakhouses have remained true to its founders' original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment. The Company owns and operates 76 Morton's steakhouses located in 64 cities in 27 states, and in Puerto Rico and five international locations (Toronto, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Mexico City), as well as Trevi, our Las Vegas Italian restaurant. For more information, visit www.mortons.com to make online dinner reservations or to view the full Morton’s menu.
About The Hope House Foundation
The Hope House Foundation is a 501-(c)-(3) non-profit charitable organization created to serve the growing needs of homeless women and women with children in the Lake Norman area in a comfortable suburban home in Huntersville. To qualify, residents must be carefully screened to live at Hope House and are expected to keep the home and grounds tidy, contribute to meal preparation and assist with laundry and cleaning, as well as fulfill personal goals set by their case managers and staff to become independent. In addition to transitional shelter, Hope House provides access to medical treatment and a variety of services to enable these temporarily displaced women to become productive and self-sufficient.