Culvers, Living Lands and Waters fundraiser breaks records
Culver’s restaurants around the Midwest are partnering with Living Lands and Waters in celebration of Earth Day for the fourth consecutive year. On April 22, 10 percent of net sales from over 80 participating Culver’s locations will be donated to Living Lands and Waters.
The initiative has grown significantly since its beginning. Starting with 13 restaurants participating in 2021, support skyrocketed to 25 on 2022 and 33 by 2023. Additionally, the Culver’s Foundation has contributed to the raising of funds for Living Lands and Waters. Culver Franchising has also added to the marketing effort and promoting the fundraiser each year.
“I could not be more excited about the growth of this very special event. The Independent Culver’s owners and Culver Franchising have always sought out ways to give back to their respective communities. In this partnership with Living Lands and Waters we have the unique opportunity to also have a global impact while raising awareness of this outstanding organization,” says Mike Martel, a Culver’s Owner and Operator.
2023 check presentation (photo courtesy of Living Lands and Waters)
Living Lands and Waters is an environmental organization founded by Chad Pregracke in 1998. It’s mission is to aid the protection, preservation and restoration of the natural environment of the nation’s major rivers and their watersheds.
“I want to thank everybody at Culver’s for continuing to help us and our mission of cleaning up America’s rivers in a huge way. We simply couldn’t accomplish all that we do without the support of compassionate individuals and organizations like theirs,” says Pregracke.
Starting with just one boat, Living Lands and Waters has grown into an internationally known organization with a fleet of barges and work boats. Every year thousands of volunteers participate in river cleanups, environmental education workshops, tree plantings and more. For more information about Living Lands and Waters click here.
27 Culver’s will support the effort for the whole day, with 54 more joining from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Some local restaurants participating all day include the Bettendorf, Davenport, Moline, Clinton and Muscatine locations.
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