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Jersey Mike's Subs is offering a $5,000 Sub Abover Grant to individuals making a difference in their community. The company has a long-time mission of giving and making a difference, and has raised over $50 million for local charities since 2010.
Know someone who’s going above and beyond to make a difference in your community? Nominate them for a $5,000 Sub Abover Grant from Jersey Mike’s Subs to help them make an even bigger impact.
From now through January 6, 2021, go to Be A Sub Above online to nominate an individual who is making a difference. As a reward, Jersey Mike’s will send you a coupon good for $2 off any sub.
“Every day, individuals and organizations are making a big difference in our local communities,” said Rich Hope, Chief Marketing Officer, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc. “Jersey Mike’s is presenting these grants to help community leaders expand their important work at a time when they are challenged more than ever due to the pandemic.”
For the fourth year, the company will award five Sub Abover Grants. Last year’s winners were selected from nearly 7,000 nominations from across the country. The 2021 award-winners will be named in February 2021.
Since Jersey Mike’s Founder and CEO Peter Cancro bought his first sub shop at the age of 17, “Giving…making a difference in someone’s life” has been the company’s long-time mission.
Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised more than $50 million for local charities. Responding to COVID-19, Jersey Mike’s franchise owners across the country donated millions of sub sandwiches to healthcare workers, seniors, children and others. The company also donated more than $2 million to Feeding America, $1 million to Aaron Judge’s ALL RISE Foundation and $1 million to support the USTA Foundation’s mission to bring tennis and education together to change lives.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on November 23, 2020. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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