Mark your calendar! On Thursday, April 28th, 2011 Portlanders mark their third year of supporting neighbors, friends and family living with HIV/AIDS in the Portland area through the annual Dining Out For Life program.
"Dining Out For Life is an easy way to make a meaningful contribution without spending more than a meal."
Ted Allen (host of Chopped) and Pam Grier (Actress/Advocate)
On that day, when you eat at any of the 25 participating Portland restaurants sprinkled aroundt town, a number of whom are committed to providing fresh, seasonal and locally-produced foods, 20% to 30% of your bill will be donated to two local advocacy groups: Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's HIV Day Center and the Partnership Project.
EMO's HIV Day Center is a drop-in site providing people living with HIV/AIDs basic necessities, access to communication services and professional services essential for maintaining good health. (503) 460-3822 - Email - Web - Facebook - EMO
Since 1995, Partnership Project, a community collaborative, has been providing HIV advocacy and services to those living with HIV/AIDS, their families and those at risk through case managment, support groups, and comprehensive risk counseling serives. (503) 230-1202 - Email - Web - Facebook
Not in Portland, OR? That's okay! Simply find out if your city is particpating at Dining Out For Life International.
Oh one last thing: submit the location where you'll be dining out and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card from the Dining Out For Life International Association.
So ... wherever you live, be sure to check the list of participating restaurants to see if your favorites are supporters this year. Enter to win. Then go out, have fun, and make your meals out count! And if you miss it DOFL this year, there's always next year and the next and the next ...
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