Papa John’s Announces Launch of Foundation to Support Better Lives, Better Community
March 12 2019 - 11:23AM
Business Wire
The Papa John’s Foundation for Building
Community Awards Grants to Bennett College, the Boys & Girls
Clubs of America and the Association of American Colleges &
Universities
Today at Bennett College, Papa John’s International (NASDAQ:
PZZA) announced the official launch of its foundation, The Papa
John’s Foundation for Building Community, to support communities as
they work together for equality, fairness, respect and opportunity
for all. Bennett College was the first recipient of a grant from
the Foundation, with a gift of $500,000 and advertising
expenditures to support #StandwithBennett. The Foundation, which
will operate under the guidance of an independent advisory group,
also announced additional grantees representing a range of
organizations.
“This Foundation is about more than giving dollars, it’s about
cultivating partnerships that empower communities as they work to
overcome barriers to civility and unity,” said Steve Ritchie, Papa
John’s Chief Executive Officer. “As a company that is 120,000
strong, we are present in communities across the country. We’re
thrilled to kick off this commitment and support better lives and
better community for our team members, franchisees and customers
across the country.”
“We’re grateful and excited that The Papa John’s Foundation is
choosing to support the protection of our College’s legacy as well
as reignite the conversation around the importance of supporting
diverse institutions,” said Bennett President Dr. Phyllis Worthy
Dawkins. “Together, we hope to champion the continuing development
of the next generation of women leaders.”
The Foundation’s advisory group, which includes seven nationally
recognized research, media and community engagement professionals,
will help guide the Foundation’s future activities. The advisory
group includes:
- Luz E. Benitez-Delgado, Former
Program Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
- Rachel Godsil, Director of
Research and Co-Founder of Perception Institute
- Monica Haslip, Founder and
Executive Director for Little Black Pearl
- Rinku Sen, Author, activist and
political strategist
- Jeff Johnson, Communications
specialist
- Carmen Wilson,
Sports/entertainment marketing and public relations
professional
- Michelynn Woodard, Director of
Good Robot at Bad Robot Productions and Executive Director of the
Katie McGrath & J. J. Abrams Family Foundation
The Foundation’s initial list of grantees includes Bennett
College, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Lean Into
Louisville, and the Association of American Colleges &
Universities.
In addition to supporting these grantees financially, Papa
John’s is embarking with Boys & Girls Clubs of America in a
national partnership, which will include an annual investment to
support select Youth of the Year events, part of the Youth of the
Year program. Additionally, the organizations will work together to
develop an annual volunteer day, which will involve Papa John’s
franchisees participating in service activities in clubs in their
communities.
“At Boys & Girls Clubs, we provide a safe space for kids and
teens to reach their full potential by providing opportunities for
them to learn and grow,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys
& Girls Clubs of America. “We are so grateful to have the Papa
John’s Foundation as a new partner. With their support, they will
help us continue our mission of empowering all young people to find
their path for a great future.”
The franchisees and employees representing Papa John’s
International have long been active and engaged members of their
communities. The launch of the Foundation is just the latest step
in the company’s efforts.
“Through both our Foundation and our corporate and franchise
operations, we’re committed to doing better for the communities we
serve,” said Ritchie. “These are the first few steps of our path
forward.”
More information on the Foundation and its grantees can be found
at papajohns.com/foundation/
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