Tao Cares
Tao Group Hospitality Cares is the philanthropic and charitable arm of Tao Group Hospitality.
Mission Statement
Tao Group Hospitality Cares strives to make a positive impact on the communities Tao Group Hospitality serves, supporting causes that are most meaningful to both its team members and diverse group of guests. We work with numerous organizations, paying special attention to causes related to team member health and wellness, youth development, cancer research, and food insecurity. By leveraging our portfolio of brand name venues in our markets worldwide, Tao Group Hospitality Cares enables team members to give back through exclusive volunteer opportunities.
2024 Year in Review
$92,152
Donated to local charities, schools and organizations enhancing our communities in 2024
460 Certifications
From front-of-house team members in sensory inclusion training
$114,252
Raised for Covenant House for annual Sleepout with 8 team members
1500+ Meals
Donated for holiday giving and 50 team members helping to pack towards holiday meals
64 Children
Received holiday gifts from 39 Tao Group venues or departments through our internal Adopt-A-Family Program
$26,150
Granted to team members through our Team Member Relief Fund
$49,668.50
Raised from sale fundraising for Autism Acceptance Month
$94,398.40
Raised for cancer research for the American Cancer Society, including 604 team members walking for Making Strides For Breast Cancer USA
1,300+ Narcan Kits
Distributed to team members across all markets
24,623 Connections
During virtual Mental Health Awareness Campaign
250 Women
Received back-to-work kits as they re-entered the workforce during Women Empowerment Month
$50,000
Donated via holiday meals and in-house initiatives
47+ Charity Events
Held in our venues throughout NYC, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles
500+ Hours of Volunteering
From team members supporting our Awareness Month initiatives in addition to 60+ D&I resources shared
Signature Programs
World Autism Awareness
For the fifth consecutive year, Tao Group Hospitality Cares will participate in World Autism Awareness Month including sensory inclusion training for all employees and expanding the work-study programs for students with autism within Tao Group Hospitality venues. This is made possible through donations to charities like Eden II Programs, Autism Speaks and Kulture City.
Sensory Inclusion
In partnership with Kulture City, Tao Group Hospitality will become one of the first global hospitality groups to have sensory inclusive restaurants. Staff members at each venue have completed a training program regarding how to welcome and host guests with sensory needs. Additionally, each venue will have sensory inclusion packs (including headphones, a weighted blanket, visual feeling thermometer, fidget spinner, stress ball, and a KC VIP Lanyard) for families to borrow while they are dining in the venues.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Tao Group Hospitality Cares supports Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating 10% of proceeds from select food and beverage specials throughout the month of October to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, Tao Group Hospitality employees participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and are the leading team with over 1,000 walkers each year.
Homeless Youth Support
Tao Group Hospitality Cares supports development for homeless youth through a partnership with the Covenant House in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and through the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth in Las Vegas. In an act of solidarity and support for the Covenant House, every year Tao Group Hospitality employees sleep outside so homeless youth don’t have to, raising funds for simple everyday needs in the shelter such as healthcare, meals, and career readiness training.
Mindfulness
In an effort to promote mindfulness, Tao Group Hospitality Cares has curated a mindfulness menu that includes several mental wellness resources.
Volunteer Opportunities
In addition to supporting the above company-wide programs, Tao Group Hospitality employees volunteer serving food, mentoring youth, and promoting animal adoption and wellness throughout the year.
Partner Organizations
Tao Group Hospitality Cares strives to make a positive impact on the communities and individuals Tao Group Hospitality serves, supporting causes that are most meaningful to its employees in addition to their diverse group of guests. They work with numerous organizations, specifically supporting causes related to youth development, health and wellness, and cancer research. Learn more about our community partners and how you can get involved with their efforts today.
Connect With Us
Do you want to help participate or partner with Tao Group Hospitality Cares? Please feel free to follow us on Instagram to learn more about upcoming fundraising and volunteer opportunities.