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.
2021 Year in Review
$179,736.86
COVID-19 Employee Relief funds distributed.
450
Vaccine appointments secured through our vaccine appointment program.
$165,525
Raised for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 650 team members participated, making us the #1 team in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago and Connecticut.
$33,584
Raised for Autism Awareness Acceptance & Inclusion. 4 restaurants completed Kulture City Sensory Inclusion Training Certification.
335
Team members participated in 4 expert-led virtual events focused on mental health & wellness.
$4,846
Raised for local LGBTQ youth organizations helping provide crisis& drop-in services for LGBTQ+ homeless youth.
£27,170
Raised to support Action Against Hunger, providing water, hygiene, and health programs to malnourished children in the UK.
67,200
Nutritious meals donated to individuals suffering from food insecurity, local homeless shelters, and pediatric cancer children’s hospitals in New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Connecticut, and the United Kingdom.
6,180+
Dedicated employee volunteer hours to help make all of this possible.
2020 Year in Review
The TAO Cares COVID-19 Employee Relief Fund launched on March 30th, 2020 in the beginning of the pandemic. Since then, we have provided:
2,392
Employee relief fund grants awarded.
892
Employees benefitted from weekly grocery distributions.
1,350
Thanksgiving and holiday meal kits provided to employees.
276
Backpacks with school supplies given to children of our employees.
150,000
Diapers and baby wipes provided to employees with young children.
2019 Year in Review
4,584+
Hours volunteered to support children’s hospitals, youth homeless shelters, animal welfare organizations, and local communities.
12,360+
Meals donated to homeless shelters, food rescue organizations, and tasting table events.
$101,637
Raised for programs to support students living with autism and associated career opportunities.
$237,029
Raised for cancer research through the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
$74,582
Raised to support the Covenant House homeless youth shelter and specifically its mother-child program.
$134,350
In-kind donations to help support 501c3 charities in our local communities and organizations our employees’ support.
136
Charity events and fundraisers held in our venues throughout New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
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.