Throughout May, IHOP Restaurants Will Team Up With Children of Fallen
Patriots Foundation to Help Secure College Scholarships for Children Who
Have Lost a Parent in the Line of Duty
GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 1, 2019--
Today, IHOP® restaurants kicks off a national partnership with Children
of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP) as part of the brand’s broader
commitment to helping families in need. In honor of Military
Appreciation Month, IHOP is activating a charitable giving campaign
throughout the month of May to raise $1 million to fund college
scholarships and educational counseling for military children who have
lost a parent in the line of duty.
Guests can support CFP and military families in their community by
visiting any IHOP restaurant May 1 through May 31, 2019 and making an
on-check donation or purchasing a $5 wall sticker at participating
locations, with all proceeds going directly to CFP. Guests purchasing a
wall sticker to show their support will also receive a $5 off coupon
good for a future purchase of $10 or more*. Later this month, IHOP will
announce additional news and events tied to its month-long National
Military Appreciation campaign and $1 million fundraising goal.
“Taking care of kids and families is at the heart of what we do every
day at IHOP and has been a part of our brand philosophy since we first
opened our doors in 1958,” said Darren Rebelez, President, IHOP. “It’s
an honor to partner with Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and help
make a meaningful and lasting impact on communities across the U.S.
Fallen Patriots’ scholarship program directly addresses the gap in
educational funding for military families and is a chance to honor the
servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our
country.”
According to CFP, since 1983, more than 20,000 children have been
impacted by the loss of a parent killed in the line of duty, leaving the
families of fallen servicemen and women with a financial strain and
questions about their future. Of the military families who have lost a
loved one, 60 percent report having trouble making ends meet,
particularly as 63 percent of surviving spouses make less than $50,000
per year. CFP works to ensure that every Gold Star family receives all
necessary college funding and educational counseling.
“IHOP and Fallen Patriots share the belief that children are our future
and that together, we can set tomorrow’s leaders up for success,”
continued Rebelez. “As a veteran myself, I’m incredibly proud of our
franchisees and what we’re doing as a brand to help raise $1 million on
behalf of Gold Star families, many of whom are family members, friends,
neighbors and guests.”
“When you think about IHOP, you think about family and community,” said
David Kim, co-founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
“On behalf of the families we serve, I would like to thank everyone at
IHOP for their tremendous support. Not only is their financial aid much
needed, but just as importantly this initiative tells families who lost
a loved one serving our nation that their fellow Americans will never
forget their sacrifice. We can’t thank the IHOP community enough.”
Guests can visit IHOP.com
to find their nearest IHOP restaurant and learn more about the IHOP and
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation partnership.
*Participation and sale of wall stickers to benefit the Children of
Fallen Patriots Foundation vary by restaurant location. $5 off a $10
purchase coupon from the purchase of wall sticker is valid only at
participating locations. Coupon cannot be used on same day as purchase.
Dine-in only.Guests should check expiration date and any
restrictions printed on coupon. Check with your local IHOP restaurant
for details.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For over 60 years, IHOP has been a leader, innovator and expert in all
things breakfast, any time of day. The chain offers 65 different
signature, fresh, made-to-order breakfast options, a wide selection of
popular lunch and dinner items as well as meals under 600 calories. IHOP
restaurants offer guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with
warm and friendly service. As of December 31, 2018, there are 1,831 IHOP
restaurants around the world, including restaurants in all 50 states and
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam as well as Canada,
Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Lebanon, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,
the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Thailand and India. IHOP
restaurants are franchised by affiliates of Glendale, Calif.-based Dine
Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN).
About Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation honors the sacrifices of our
fallen military heroes by ensuring the success of their children through
college education. Since 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided
approximately over $29 million in total assistance, including college
scholarships and educational counseling to over 1,400 military children
who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Nearly 20,000 children from
across America will need future assistance.
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Source: IHOP
Sami Newman
DeVries Global
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