Evergreens launches citrus-centric fundraising
campaign to raise $10,000 for
Make-A-Wish with lemonade stands and custom menu items
SEATTLE, June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Evergreens, a
Pacific Northwest favorite for fresh salads, bowls and wraps, is
partnering with Make-A-Wish® Alaska & Washington and Make-A-Wish® Oregon to raise awareness and funds to
help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. From
June 27 to Sept. 16, Seattle and Portland-area customers will help Evergreens
make life a little sweeter for children and 'turn lemons into
lemonade' through lemon-forward menu items, store-front lemonade
stands and in-store lemon grab prizes, all with the goal of raising
$10,000. For more information, visit
https://evergreens.com/makeawish.
"Remember the fun of raising money with lemonade stands as a
kid? We're taking the same idea and giving it right back to the
families who need it most by partnering with Make-A-Wish," says
Ian Courtnage, CEO of Evergreens.
"We're hoping to bring the local community together this summer
and, ultimately, provide life-changing wishes for children. To do
that, we, of course, wanted to bring an Evergreens twist, so get
ready to see citrus take over our locations, all with a charitable
tie."
Throughout the summer, Evergreens is offering the following to
support its fundraising goal:
- New lineup of limited-edition, lemon-inspired menu
items: In-store visitors and online customers, can order the
following menu items, with $1 from
each entrée sold going directly back to Make-A-Wish:
- Citrus Got Real: Romaine + mixed greens, grilled
chicken, charred broccoli, roasted yellow tomatoes, green onion,
jalapeno, feta cheese, cashews, spicy lemon tahini
- Straight Outta Sorrento: Wrap, quinoa, arugula, salami,
garbanzo beans, grape tomatoes, pickled onions, pepperoncini,
mozzarella pearls, balsamic glaze, lemon basil vini
- All the Peels: Jasmine rice, charred broccoli, grilled
steak, red bell pepper, carrots, green onion, crispy onions,
Sriracha, lemon ginger sauce
- Side items: Lemonade and lemon cookie
- Pop Up Lemonade Stands: Visit storefront lemonade stands
staffed by Make-A-Wish alumni at the following Evergreens
locations. Additional locations are joining the lineup throughout
the summer for visitors to enjoy fresh-squeezed lemonade with a
meal. All proceeds go directly toward the $10,000 fundraising goal.
- 6th and Lenora (2070 6th Ave Seattle, WA 98121) from July 13-14
- Factoria (3560 Factoria Blvd. SE, Suite C, Bellevue, WA 98006) from Aug. 16-17
- University Village (4609 Village, Terrace Dr NE, Seattle, WA 98105) from Aug. 24-25
- In-Store Lemon Grabs: Select Evergreens locations are
hosting surprise "Lemon Grab" baskets filled with openable lemon
pouches with exciting prizes like Evergreens swag, discounts, gift
cards and donation matches. One lucky guest will also grab the
grand prize, Evergreens For a Year – gifting two free entrees per
week for a whole year delivered through the Evergreens loyalty
program.
"Make-A-Wish is the business of creating life-changing wishes
for children with critical illnesses," said Jeannette Tarcha, VP of Communications and
Marketing of Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington. "We're only able to provide these
moments of respite, hope, and joy because of the incredible support
of our community, including local partners like Evergreens. We are
so grateful to Evergreens for their commitment to wishes and for
helping to turn lemons into lemonade for our local wish kids and
their families."
"We are so appreciative of every single effort to grant
life-changing wishes to local children with critical illnesses,"
said Laila Cook, CEO of Make-A-Wish
Oregon. "This partnership with Evergreens means even more because
they are caring for our community one healthy meal at a time. In
addition to my personal forever love of a great salad, I am
specifically a huge fan of Evergreens as a company. Win-win
partnerships are the absolute best."
For more information on the fundraising effort, how to support
and where to visit lemonade stands, visit
https://evergreens.com/makeawish and follow along on
Instagram and TikTok.
About Evergreens
Evergreens is the ultimate
Pacific Northwest destination for fresh and flavorful salads, wraps
and warm bowls. With 16+ locations across Washington and Oregon, the fast-casual restaurant chain
offers signature creations and build-your-own options made to order
in minutes. Founded in 2013, Evergreens is known for its
all-natural cuisine focused on 40+ seasonal and
thoughtfully-sourced ingredients served with a kick of PNW
personality. At the root of it all, Evergreens aims to make
healthier eating fit into its customer's lifestyles – all taste
buds welcome. For more information, locations and ordering,
visit www.evergreens.com or follow Evergreens on
Instagram and TikTok.
About Make-A-Wish® Alaska
& Washington
Since its inception in 1986,
Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington has created life-changing
wishes for nearly 8,700 children with critical illnesses. In the
fight against a critical illness, a wish serves as a catalyst for
renewed strength and encouragement for every child and family on
their journey. A wish helps kids look past their limitations,
families overcome anxiety and entire communities experience joy.
Most importantly, wishes can improve a child's quality of life. We
believe a single wish transforms lives. Learn more
at wish.org/akwa.
About Make-A-Wish® Oregon
Make-A-Wish creates
life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are
on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a
wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research
shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and
emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Since
1983, Make-A-Wish Oregon has granted wishes of more than 5,000
children living in Oregon, and
Clark County, Washington. For more
information visit: www.oregon.wish.org.
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