Burger King Foundation

We're excited to feature another incredible member of our team in our "Meet the Team" series: Britni Garcia, our Fundraising Manager, who has been with us for over 2 years! Britni spearheads our in-restaurant fundraising campaigns that support our community educational programs. Britni's creativity and commitment has been the key to our fundraising success. Britni shares her favorite part of the job is "working directly with Franchisees to raise funds in their restaurants that make a lasting impact. From changing someone’s life through scholarships or alleviating the financial burden of purchasing school supplies for teachers, it is amazing all the good that can be done through just rounding up your check or purchasing a coupon. To be a part of the team that brings so many people together to do good for our communities is really powerful." Fun Fact: Britni's favorite BK menu item is a Whopper with extra pickles and she has gone skydiving and bungee jumping!

Three 2024 BK Scholars had a night to remember at Tuesday's Miami Marlins vs Baltimore Orioles game. High school seniors Asia Hope, Thomas Toole and Angelina Banos were honored with a unique on-field experience while being featured on the big screen with Billy the Marlin! Thank you to the Miami Marlins and loanDepot park team for making this a memorable experience for our students before they're off to start college in the Fall.

We're having these #Breakthroughs our way 🍔👑 #Shoutout to our new friends and partners at the Burger King Foundation for generously donating burgers, fries, and drinks to 100 of our Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart host site Scholars during our 2024 Summer Institute! 🥤 In-kind donations and community support are one of the many ways we are able to provide our Scholars with a truly "breakalicious", unforgettable, and exceptional learning experience. 💡 We thank The Burger King Foundation for their generous contributions and look forward to growing our partnership! 💙 Interested in supporting our Village? DM us to get started! ✉️ #nonprofit #burgerking #students #learn #education

The Burger King Foundation has generously donated school supplies for our Littles in preparation for our back-to-school event on July 27th! A BIG thanks to BBBS Board Member, Ana Gonzalez, CPA, for making this all possible. Gale Nelson Asim Pleas Jerry Calvert #BBBSMiami

We are inspired by the generosity of Atlanta-based GPS Hospitality, who is awarding 31 Metro Atlanta students a $1,000 grant courtesy of the Burger King Foundation! GPS Hospitality, the nation’s third-largest Burger King franchisee, announced it would award $235,000 in scholarships to 235 high school students across several states. Read more about the grant program and how it will support students' futures: https://lnkd.in/eNqDMwYC Atlanta Business Chronicle #garestaurants #gramember #burgerking

Play Ball! What an experience to be recognized by the Miami Marlins and loanDepot park as a BK Scholarship winner at last night’s game. Huge thanks to the Burger King Foundation and Talia Gonzalez, M.Ed. for making this happen, and shoutout to the Marlins for a great win!

At RBI, we’re proud of the positive impact that our brands and franchisees have on the communities and people we serve through their foundations - Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, Burger King Foundation, Popeyes Foundation and the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.     So it was a thrill when we recently brought our foundations together to spark collaborative conversations about how we can collectively make an even greater impact.     Through local programs and initiatives, we’re dedicated to being a vital resource in communities, uplifting those in need, and fostering growth and opportunity.    Learn more about the foundations here:    https://timscamps.com/    https://lnkd.in/gXcW5n9J    https://lnkd.in/efDxsQty    https://lnkd.in/ggvRmCf    https://lnkd.in/eU69uU5v 

The Burger King Foundation recently awarded a record-breaking $4.5 million to more than 4,200 deserving students, bringing education to the lives of college-bound high school seniors and Burger King Team Members and their families! Our Foundation team travelled across North America to share the exciting news with many of the recipients, celebrating the achievement and the work it took for them to get here.     The scholarships – ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 – help empower individuals to achieve higher education and offset the costs of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. The program was established to honor the legacy of Burger King co-founder James W. McLamore, and has succeeded in awarding $60 million in scholarships to more than 51,000 students across North America since 2000.     To learn more about the Foundation’s impact and to donate, click here: https://lnkd.in/gXcW5n9J  

Continuing our “Meet the Team” series, we are excited to introduce Mercedes Garcia, our Sr. Analyst, Finance. With a strong background in finance and data management, Mercedes is responsible for overseeing data integrity, ensuring that it is accurate and reliable. Her attention to detail and analytic skills play a pivotal role in guiding our financial decision-making process. Mercedes thrives on building strong relationships and believes in the power of teamwork to reach goals. Fun Fact: Her favorite BK menu item is the Bacon King with lettuce and tomato and she graduated with a radio broadcasting degree and later realized she is too shy for radio! 

When I was a senior in Upper Moreland Township School District, I received a scholarship from the Burger King Foundation, allowing me to afford my education at La Salle University as a first-generation college student. Here I am now, five years later, telling my story to Burger King leadership, Franchisees, and donors at the 21st Annual Jim McLamore Golf Invitational! I have grown so much professionally as well as personally since high school, and it was a pleasure explaining to everyone the impact of the scholarship. The Burger King Foundation is a public nonprofit that believes one’s potential is limited without education. This is why it is their mission to create brighter futures by empowering individuals and feeding potential through education. It was amazing meeting those who believe in this mission! The support means students like me are able to continue their education and potentially be the first in their family as well. Thank you to everyone on the Burger King Foundation team who made this scholarship and event possible! A special thanks to Talia Gonzalez, M.Ed. for this opportunity and Zachary Hauben for his constant support!