Donations
DONATION REQUESTS
Big City Diner is always honored to assist our community to the best of our ability. However, due to the overwhelming amount of requests received each week for donations, sponsorships and etc. we have established some guidelines as we consider each request. We welcome your request and ask for your understanding that we are not always able to accomodate everyone for various reasons.
GUIDELINES
- 1. A letter signed by a minimum of (2) two authorized representatives of the organization must be submitted on an official letterhead of the organization. The letter shall include pertinent contact information including name, physical address, mailing address, at least (2) two telephone numbers, email address and website address if applicable. Youmust be specific in your request as to how a donation will benefit your organization and how it will be used. A brief description of your organizations mission is also helpful. REQUESTS MUST BE MADE A MINIMUM OF (8) EIGHT WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
- Greater consideration is given to those who are able to provide proof of 501(c)3 status.
- So that we may have an opportunity to support a larger amount of organziations, Big City Diner attempts to only make donations to each organization once a year.
- As a practice, Big City Diner normally does not make financial contributions to organizations but may provide coupons, complimentary certificates, products or services as determined and decided by Corporate Management.This also includes but is not limited to the purchase of program space, advertising or tickets.
- Though it is not necessarily a requirement, Big City Diner does give priority to those organizations and groups who can demonstrate that 100% of proceeds or benefits will remain for the betterment of Hawaii and
our communities. - While considering donation requests, Big City Diner will evaluate if our support will help to impact one or several of the following categories:
- Have impact on the growth, development or success of culinary arts, restaurant management or similar in Hawaii.
- Have impact on the lives, education or character development of Hawaii's children to become positive contibutors of society and our community.
- Have impact on the higher education of our island people.
- Have impact on the research, development, awareness or education of health conditions that face a great number of our community; or, help to promote a healthier living lifestyle to prevent the increase of risk for medical and health conditions that face many of our island people.
- Have impact on lowering the rate of Domestic Violence within our community.
- All requests are considered and there are NO GUARANTEES that any donation can be made. If any donation is granted, we are unable to further guarantee any amount or value. Big City Diner Corporate Management shall make all final determinations and will contact those whose request have been approved.
- Any request that is approved will require that one of the authorized requestors pick up any and all donation(s) from Big City Diner and they will be required to provide a valid photo identification. A designated pick up location shall be determined by the Corporate Management of Big City Diner.
- Big City Diner may amend, revise or cancel any of the above, its attachments or programs in part or in whole at any time with or without notice and with or without reason.
- Big City Diner kindly requests no phone calls regarding donations and will not be able to track donations or its status by telephone. Big City Diner will contact those requestors directly if a request has been approved.
All correspondance and requests for donations should be directed to:
Big City Diner Corporate Office
Attention: Community Relations Department
94-800 Ukee Street
Waipahu, Hawaii 96797
