This year the Heart of the Valley YMCA SPLASH Swim Initiative will be a recipient.
Jersey Mike’s in Morgantown is located in the University Towne Center.
Patrons who visit Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants in Huntsville and Madison can make a donation in $1, $3, or $5 amounts throughout the month. Those donations will go to helping children from under-resourced households and every 3rd grader in Madison public schools receive free swim lessons.
“On average, two children die every day because of drowning, and African American children are three times more likely to die of drowning than their white peers,” said Jessica Luther, Heart of the Valley YMCA Director of Annual Giving. “Drowning deaths are 100 percent preventable, and the YMCA believes in the positive power of water safety education to save lives.”
In 2019, the YMCA provided over 1,500 swim lessons and gave back over $20,000 in free assistance for swim lessons.
On March 31st, Jersey Mike’s will be donating 100% of the day’s sales to the Heart of the Valley YMCA SPLASH Swim Initiative.
“The big thing with Jersey Mikes is giving back to the community,” said assistant manager Michael Aronhalt.” So, you know, you guys support us, we support you. It’s kind of a give and take thing so we each can help each other out.”
The day of giving had to be cancelled last year due to initial lockdown restrictions with COVID-19. Jersey Mike’s is planning on having its day of giving in 2021, though it will include certain measures to make sure that customers stay socially distanced and covered with facemasks. The shop in Morgantown is currently open for takeout and delivery only.
The Children’s Miracle Network of Amarillo
The Children’s Miracle Network of Amarillo is joining forces with the Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant here in Amarillo.
It’s the 11th annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to fund local charities.
During the month of March, customers can make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network of Amarillo at Jersey Mike’s located on Georgia Street.
The campaign will end with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on March 31st, when Jersey Mike’s will give 100% of the day’s sales – not just profit – to the Children’s Miracle Network of Amarillo.
Executive Director of Children’s Miracle Network of Amarillo, Lindsey Kinard, said teaming up with Jersey Mike’s is an amazing blessing and it means a lot as it means they can help more kids.
Kinard said the money raised through this campaign will remain 100% on the High Plains.
“We help kiddos in this area. They can be your neighbors or kids that go to school with your kids or people that go to your church and so we really are a small community in the scheme of things,” said Kinard.
Jersey Mike’s said this March they hopes to raise a record-breaking $8 million nationwide for local charities striving to fulfill their missions and make a difference.
Throughout March, customers can make donations through the Jersey Mike’s mobile app or onsite.
On the Day of Giving, Jersey Mike’s will offer free delivery through the Jersey Mike’s app.
On the Day of Giving, local Jersey Mike’s throughout the country will donate their resources and every single dollar that comes into more than 200 different charities including hospitals, youth organizations, food banks, and more.
Jersey Mike’s said since the campaign started in 2011, they have raised more than $32 million for local charities nationwide.
