CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. Fundraising for Croton-Harmon Schools might never have tasted better. To usher in the beginning of the school year, Croton-Harmon Education Foundation will raise money through seven different area restaurants.
Im a graduate of Croton-Harmon High School, said Craig Purdy, owner of Umami Cafe. I certainly feel like Croton has pretty good educational resources, but that this adds a little bit of extra during hard times when people dont want to raise taxes, lets us provide a little bit extra for the students of Croton. Purdy has agreed to donate 20 percent of his proceeds to CHEF, double what the organization asks restaurants to donate.
Participating restaurants include Capriccio II, Justin Thyme Cafe, The Tavern at Croton Landing, Tenampa, T.K. Casquarelli, India House and Umami Cafe. A portion of every diner's eat-in, or non-delivery take-out order will be donated to the CHEF. T.K. Casquarelli is donating the profits of select wine sales to CHEF. The wines will be available at menu prices to take home.
Through the support of the Croton community, CHEF has awarded grants of more than $500,000 for a variety of initiatives, many of which give students unique educational experiences that go beyond the scope of traditional classroom learning. Grant applications can be filled out by students, teachers or parents. The next grant cycle will occur in November 2011.
For more information, visit the Foundations website at www.crotonfoundation.org.
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