Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has once again been selected to participate in the 12th Annual Columbia Restaurant Community Harvest taking place the entire month of September, 2009.

Columbia Restaurant will donate 5% of all guests checks for lunch and dinner to the non-profit organization designated by the guests.  Please remember Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast when dining at the Columbia.

Since 1998, Columbia Restaurant has donated $923,000 back to the community through Community Harvest.  Last year, over 100 non-profit organizations throughout Florida participated in Community Harvest.

For more information - locations, menus, directions - go to the Columbia Restaurant Website by clicking on their logo.

Macy’s Thanks For Sharing

Thanks for Sharing is an annual promotion where Macy’s highlights their support for Big Brothers Big Sisters as well as other Nonprofit organizations. The promotion kicks off September 1  and lasts through December 31, 2009. A one time enrollment fee of $25.00 is added to your  Macy’s credit card which then earns you 10% customer Rewards on most purchases.  After the promotion ends, you will be sent the rewards you earned in the form of a Macy’s gift card. When you designate Big Brothers Big Sisters, we will receive $10.00 of your enrollment fee. To learn more, click HERE.

Macy's Shop for a Cause

Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $28 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast will be selling special Shopping Passes for $5 each. On Saturday, Oct. 17th, when you shop for a cause, you’ll receive exclusive all-day savings storewide on a wide assortment of merchandise and an extra-special offer for selected departments.  To learn more or to purchase Shopping Passes, contact our Venice office at 488-4009, our Manatee office at 746-7000, or email Stephanie Glaser, Events Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For More information, click HERE.

Give A Day, Get A Night

Give 8 hours of community service and get a complimentary night stay or 50% discount on hotel rooms at all 53 Sage Hotels across the country.  Offer ends December 20, 2009.

Details: Complete 8 hours of volunteer  service to a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization to qualify to receive 50% off the published room rate – or maybe a complimentary night (limited availability).

For reservations:  Contact the hotel of your choice directly—ask about the Give a Day, Get A Night rate OR book online at the individual hotel website by utilizing the individual booking code given on the link:  www.giveadaygetanight.com