A Culture of Giving
Every Rise & Dine™ Restaurant has a strong presence in the community, reinforcing the company’s culture of “people first.” With that core value firmly established in our company, the Rise & Dine™ team is committed to the communities where we live and work. We demonstrate that commitment through donations to non-profit organizations and participation with charitable events and civic groups.
Rise & Dine™ in Central Ohio launches fundraiser for Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
Guests at Rise & Dine™ Restaurants in Central Ohio who purchase a "Black & Blue Jackets Wrap" are also making a donation to charitable causes supported by the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. Rise & Dine™ has renamed its popular "Black & Bleu Wrap" for the hockey season and will share a portion of proceeds from sales of the sandwich to the Foundation, which focuses on pediatric cancer, education, the health and safety of today’s youth, and the development of youth and amateur hockey.
Stinger, the Columbus Blue Jackets' mascot, and Jason Chimera at the Blue Eggs and Ham breakfast.
Rise & Dine™ in Columbus Arena District hosts "Blue Eggs and Ham" breakfast
The Rise & Dine™ in the Nationwide Arena District in Columbus, Ohio hosted a "Blue Eggs and Ham" breakfast with the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. The breakfast was part of KidShare’s program developed by Riverside Cancer Services to help children and their parents learn about and cope with feelings related to a cancer diagnosis in the family.
Rise & Dine™ in Wildwood, Missouri partners with Wildwood Family YMCA
The Wildwood Family YMCA in Wildwood, Missouri is a hub for community activities. The Wildwood Rise & Dine™ Restaurant is partnering with "The Y" to help provide complimentary coffee and a member services phone. Members can also use a "hot phone" to place carry-out orders at Rise & Dine™. During the restaurant's grand opening in October, owner/operators Joe and Denise Deavenport made a $20,000 donation to the YMCA's capital campaign.
Donation requests
Please contact your neighborhood Rise & Dine™ Restaurant to request donations or participation. Requests should be submitted in writing on the official letterhead of the requesting organization. This includes requests for gift certificates and food donations. Unfortunately, we are not able to honor every request that we receive. Please accept our apology in advance if we are not able to honor yours.