Chick-fil-A Expands True Inspiration Awards Grant Program, Awarding $6 Million to 56 Nonprofits
Summary
1 U.K. grant recipient, Hospitality Action, that demonstrates expanded philanthropic giving across the brands growing global footprint ahead of anticipated Chick-fil-A restaurant openings in the U.K. in 2025.The 2025 S. Truett Cathy Honoree is San Francisco nonprofit Old Skool Cafe (OSC). OSC is a nonprofit supper club run by at-risk youth which offers a global soul food menu in a 1920s-inspired setting complete with live jazz music. "The leadership development, mentorship and hospitality job training that Old Skool Cafe provides to at-risk youth in San Francisco creates unparalleled opportunities for economic mobility," said Susanna Choe, local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Serramonte in Daly City, Calif., who nominated the Bay Area nonprofit from her community for a grant. "Founded in 2015 to honor the legacy of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy, the True Inspiration Awards program annually supports organizations across the U.S. and internationally making a positive impact in their local communities. In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia.Chick-fil-A owner-operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact.