Local Restaurants Unite to Support Clarke County School District’s Gifted Savings Initiative
The Clarke County School District (CCSD) has teamed up with Athens-based eateries to bolster funding for its innovative Gifted Savings program. This initiative, which provides graduating seniors with $1,000 investment portfolios alongside financial education, has set a precedent as the first of its kind in the nation to be implemented district-wide.
To further this cause, several local establishments are participating in “Dining for Dividends Day” on Thursday, April 30th. On this day, a portion of their sales will be donated to the Gifted Savings program. Notable participants include The Globe, Preacher Green’s, and Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe.
For those who cannot attend these dining events but still wish to contribute, donations can be made online via the CCSD Gifted Saving fund through the Athens Area Community Foundation.
- Molly’s Coffee Company (8830 Macon Hwy.) – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Marti’s at Midday (1280 Prince Ave.) – All day – Check website for hours
- The Globe (199 North Lumpkin St.) – All day – Check website for hours
- Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe (227 Prince Ave.) – All day – Check website for hours
- 5 & 10 (1073 South Milledge Ave.) – Dinner – Check website for hours
- Chick-Fil-A Beechwood (196 Alps Rd.) – 5-8 p.m. Orders must be placed via the mobile app. Use code “Savings” at checkout.
- Seabear (297 Prince Ave. Suite 10) – Dinner – Check website for hours
- Preacher Green’s (1995 Barnett Shoals Rd.) – All day – Check website for hours
