At Capstone Restaurant Group, philanthropy is an important component of our culture. We have a rich history of giving back to the communities in which we live and work. In addition to our restaurant activities, we encourage our Team Members throughout the country to contribute to their communities in any way they can.
The following are some charities we have been active with over the past several years:
Capstone Foundation – Chip in for Veterans
The Company through its 501(c)3 foundation sponsors an annual charity golf event in close association with the Independent Hardee’s Franchise Association. In the past, we have done the golf event in Charlston, SC benefiting Stand Up and Play Foundation and PGA Hope. Recently, we have moved the tournament to Franklin, TN and have focused on benefitting USA Cares (https://usacares.org/). This annual event has raised more than $900k in the last nine years.
STARS FOR HEROES
Since 2011, Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s have raised more than $11 Million through Stars for Heroes benefiting active military and veterans in need. The two National beneficiaries are – USA Cares and Stand Up & Play. In additional our local markets can select a local charity.
https://standupandplayfoundation.org/
Local Restaurant Events
Our local markets have been very involved in community activities as well. Below are just some examples of events and campaigns for charity that we have been involved in:
Tri Cities, TN and VA –Our team hosts a fundraiser for the local Children’s hospital donating over $60,000 over the years. Monthly they donate and serve at a local soup kitchen serving inner city homeless and underserved. For over 20 years they have partnered with the local Optimist Club fundraiser that helps fund projects for children in need. In addition, we have raised over $80,000 for the Isaiah 117 House that provides a safe place for children waiting on foster care placement. Through our Stars for Heroes program in WV and TN we have donated over $75,000 to Honor Flight that honors veterans with a trip to Washington DC to visit the memorials built in their honor.
Central Illinois Region – Our restaurants in this area raised money through the Hardee’s Stars for Heroes Program that provided the America’s Gold Star Families organization over $150,000 in donations since 2015. This organization provides honor, hope, and healing to families who have lost a loved one in service to our country through the United States Armed Forces. For more information, visit their website at http://www.americasgoldstarfamilies.org.