Restaurant Partnership Opportunity

Aliveness Project supports people living with and at the greatest risk of HIV through transformative resources and direct services. Everything we do shares a single mission that we haven’t strayed from in 40 years: to empower healthy, self-directed lives.

Last year, Aliveness provided over 5,000 people with comprehensive person centered services.

Dining Out For Life

Dining Out For Life is an annual fundraising event involving the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors, and partnering restaurants. The concept is simple: restaurants donate a generous percent of their sales to Aliveness Project, and in turn, Aliveness Project works to fill participating restaurants with patrons.

In 2024, our generous sponsors, 180 participating restaurants, and 60 ambassadors helped to raise over $207,000 to feed our neighbors in need! By becoming a Dining Out For Life Restaurant Partner, you can enhance your positive corporate image and increase your brand awareness through our robust promotional campaign.

Why Become a Restaurant Partner?

Dining Out For Life is a highly successful annual event promoting local dining establishments while supporting Aliveness Project. On event day, thousands of people dine out for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner at participating restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and wineries. These businesses then donate a portion of the day’s sales to Aliveness Project.

During the event, Volunteer Ambassadors share Aliveness Project’s mission while offering patrons a chance to make personal donations and win fabulous raffle prizes. Patrons who donate $25 or more earn a 20% Off Tuesday card, valid at participating restaurants every Tuesday throughout April 2025 - April 2026.

Our restaurant partners are essential to the success of Dining Out For Life.

As a Restaurant Partner, you have an opportunity to:

  • Increase your sales
  • Attract new and loyal customers
  • Gain media exposure
  • Demonstrate your commitment to community
  • Support a great cause

Restaurant Partners agree to donate a minimum of 25% of sales on Thursday, April 24, 2025. You also have an option of whether or not to include alcohol or take-out in your total sales.

To sign up as a Restaurant Partner for Dining Out For Life, please complete the restaurant agreement. Aliveness provides all the materials and training you need to make Dining Out For Life successful for your restaurant!

If you have any questions contact our events team at doflmn@aliveness.org or 612-822-7946.