THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Washington, District of Columbia, 20036-4983 United States

Mission Statement

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is a purpose driven organization dedicated to changing lives and uplifting communities. We empower people from all backgrounds with the training and education they need to secure a better future. We do this through the limitless opportunities offered by the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.

About This Cause

As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF's mission of service to the public is dedicated to changing lives and uplifting communities. There are more than 1 million restaurants in the U.S., home to more than 15 million workers. Early estimates indicate that our industry is the largest sector impacted by the spread of COVID-19, with 5 to 7 million restaurant workers expected to lose their jobs. In the face of this global pandemic, the NRAEF believes that our duty – to support and empower our industry’s workforce – is more important than ever. NRAEF programs include: Restaurant Employee Relief Fund – helping restaurant industry workers experiencing hardship in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak through $500 grants for groceries, rent, utilities, student loans, medical bills, etc.; ProStart® – a high-school career and technical education program; Restaurant Ready – partnering with community based organizations to provide opportunity youth and previously incarcerated individuals with skills training and job opportunities; Military – helping military servicemen and women transition their skills to restaurant and foodservice careers; Scholarships – financial assistance for students pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees; and, the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship project – a partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association providing a hospitality apprenticeship program for the industry. For more information on the NRAEF, visit ChooseRestaurants.org. For more information on the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, visit RERF.us.

THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
2055 L Street Nw Suite 702
Washington, District of Columbia 20036-4983
United States
Phone (202) 331-5900
Twitter @NRAEF
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