Chicanos Por La Causa will receive $10,000 for educational programs
PHOENIX (Aug. 1, 2024)— Peter Piper Pizza’s newly launched Slice of Knowledge Foundation has awarded its first grant of $10,000 to Chicanos Por La Causa, highlighting Peter Piper Pizza’s ongoing commitment to children’s education in Arizona.
The $10,000 donation will assist underprivileged youth, with the foundation allocating $7,500 for STEM/STEAM enrichment, tutoring books, and computers in Phoenix. It will also provide $2,500 to high school students in Tucson for the purchase of science lab kits for 250 students.
“Chicanos Por La Causa’s work aligns seamlessly with our Slice of Knowledge Foundation’s mission to empower youth through educational initiatives,” said Peter Piper Pizza Brand Marketing Manager Rochelle Romero. “Thanks to our guests’ generous contributions, we’re able to continue making a significant impact on children’s education within our communities through our new foundation.”
Peter Piper Pizza raised the funds in April during a campaign in partnership with ICEE. The restaurants offered guests the opportunity to donate $2 to the Slice of Knowledge Foundation in return for five coupons each good for one free 12-ounce ICEE.
Chicanos Por La Causa is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering the Latino community. With a strong presence in Arizona and throughout the Southwest, the organization focuses on providing educational services such as tutoring, afterschool programs and college readiness workshops. Additionally, CPLC operates charter schools and early childhood education centers that provide quality educational opportunities for children in underserved communities.
“This generous donation from Peter Piper Pizza’s Slice of Knowledge Foundation will significantly impact hundreds of students in Phoenix and Tucson,” said Chicanos Por La Causa Executive Vice President of Integrated Health, Social Services and Education Andres L. Contreras. “Many essential resources are required for kids to succeed in school, and this funding allows us to enhance our efforts, ensuring children have the necessities they need for their education.”
The foundation’s fundraising efforts will continue with another campaign in 2025. Peter Piper Pizza donates over $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals and nonprofits, giving over $700,000 to local organizations so far this year.
About Peter Piper, LLC
Peter Piper, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CEC Entertainment, LLC, was founded in Glendale, Arizona, in 1973. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and “pizza made fresh, families made happy” culture across its more than 120 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering made-from-scratch pizza dough every day and providing the highest quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. With the latest technology and games, ever-popular weekday all-you-can-eat lunch buffets, and beer for adults, Peter Piper Pizza appeals to parents and kids alike. Peter Piper Pizza supports children’s education through fundraising events and gives more than $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals and nonprofits that focus on children’s education and development. Peter Piper Pizza was recently named the most-loved consumer brand in Arizona, according to a study conducted by OnDeck in 2023. For more information, visit peterpiperpizza.com.
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