In Memory ofS.Truett Cathy 1921-2014
Dear Partner,Those who knew my dad remember how deeply he caredabout having a positive impact on those around him, especiallychildren. He liked telling people, “You have to be very carefulabout what you say. But, more importantly, you have to be verycareful about what you do because you never know how orwhen you will influence a person’s life.”He was a Sunday School teacher for more than 50 yearsbecause it gave him regular opportunities to invest deeply inyoung men’s lives. He and my mom also created the WinShapeFoundationSM to provide foster care and leadership skillsfor disadvantaged boys and girls, and to award collegescholarships to high school students—all for the purpose ofequipping young people to make a difference in their homesand communities.Today, the same objectives—building character, promotingacademic excellence and fostering leadership in our youth—are reflected in the work of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. Witha focus on entrepreneurship and fiscal responsibility, andthrough partnerships with community organizations, we striveto be a creative, reliable resource of volunteers, scholarshipsand donations that go a long way toward breaking the cycle ofpoverty that often begins with deficiencies in leadership andeducation.These aspirations were very important to my dad—and I’mhumbled that because of your partnership they continue toplay a central role in how we inspire and equip our youth tobecome all that God destined them to become.. Thank you forcontinuing to go the second mile with us.With Gratitude and Expectancy,Dan CathDan CathyChairman, President and Chief Executive Officerfor Chick-fil-A, Inc.
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TableofContents07 Letter from the Executive Director09 Letter from Advisory Board Chairman11 Who We Are13 Advisory Board19 Our Mission20 2014 Highlights22 True Inspiration Awards33 Equipping Our Children37 Chick-fil-A Inspired Initiatives45 Employees in Service49 Leadership through Philanthropy57 Charitable Partnerships
“Our goal is to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with us. We do not just do business; we become a vital part of the communities in which we exist.” – S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A Founder8
Letter from theExecutive DirectorDear Supporter:On September 8, 2014, beloved Chick-fil-A founder We are proud to honor Truett’s legacy with ourTruett Cathy passed away. His many years of joyful commitment to leadership through philanthropy,service made a significant impact not only on those and we remain vigilant about partnering with peoplewho work for Chick-fil-A, but also for so many others and projects that address youth and education effortswho benefited from his business and personal nationwide.investments through the years. His legacy of investingin youth and education is evidenced by the 23 million As we look to the coming year of programming, I hopein college scholarships that Chick-fil-A, Inc. has you will be inspired to invest your time and talentsfunded for Chick-fil-A® restaurant employees, and the as you serve others, too. Together, we can personifycreation of WinShape to help “shape winners.” the Chick-fil-A Foundation mission – To serve our community by developing, educating and inspiringLikewise, the Chick-fil-A Foundation continues to youth to build a positive legacy and become all theyinvest in America’s youth with the introduction of were created to be.new programs and partnerships that engage corporateemployees, Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators, civic leaders Sincerely,and restaurant guests.For example, the organization joined with Fellowship Rodney Bullardof Christian Athletes (FCA) Power Camps to serve at- Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundationrisk youth at Wheaton College in Chicago for the first Vice President of Community Affairs fortime and sponsored 25 young men who attended Chick-fil-A, Inc.the Responsible Citizenship Youth Scholar Academyin Washington, D.C. The Foundation also teamed upwith A Better Way Ministries to collect more than5,000 books, while corporate employees helped packapproximately 3,000 meals alongside members ofAction Ministries’ Smart Lunch, Smart Kid. 9
“Nearly every moment of every day we have the opportunity to give something to someone else – our time, our love, our resources. I have always found more joy in giving when I did not expect anything in return.” – S. Truett Cathy, Chick-f il-A Founder10
Letter from theAdvisory BoardChairmanTruett Cathy’s life celebrated America’s youth with respect,encouragement and opportunity like no one else I know. Itwas a life well-lived.On behalf of the Chick-fil-A Foundation Advisory Board, Iwish to pass along our sympathies to the family and friendsof Mr. Cathy. He institutionalized a culture of kindness,thoughtfulness and giving – and that legacy will live on in thehearts and minds of bright young leaders who will continuehis work and make positive contributions to our world. He wasa notch above the rest of us, and we all rose higher because ofhim. He made humanity better.I am personally honored to contribute to his legacy ofbenevolence through the Foundation. I appreciate all that Mr.Cathy gave to so many, and I value his remarkable influence.Sincerely,Ted BlumChairman, Chick-fil-A Foundation Advisory BoardGreenberg Traurig LLP 11
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Who We AreEmbodying the goodwill and philanthropy of the Cathyfamily, the Chick-fil-A Foundation was founded to serveas the philanthropic arm of Chick-fil-A, Inc., dedicatedto youth, education and community leadership. TheChick-fil-A Foundation is proud to partner with anumber of local and national organizations throughscholarships, donations and volunteer projects toincrease awareness and address deficiencies in youtheducation. Our partners are an integral part of ourefforts to impact the communities Chick-fil-A servesacross the country.“We do not see the worksof the Chick-fil-AFoundation as charity.We see these works asleadership – leadershipthrough philanthropy.”- Rodney Bullard, Executive Director of the Chick-fil-AFoundation; Vice President of Community Affairs forChick-fil-A, Inc. 13
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Advisory Board The Chick-fil-A Foundation Advisory Board consists of senior executives and industry thought leaders who bring unique perspectives to the Foundation’s leadership and philanthropy efforts. They volunteer their time, talents and resources to support the organization and offer operational insights.Ted Blum, Advisory Board Chairman Culpepper ClarkGreenberg Traurig LLP, Chairman of University of Georgia, Former Dean of Grady CollegeAtlanta Corporate & Securities Practice of Journalism & Mass CommunicationPaul Beckham Michael ColesHope-Beckham Inc., Partner Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Company, FounderKathy BettyEarthlink, Founder Cathy Cox Young Harris College, PresidentBrian BoutteGeneral Electric Digital Energy, General Manager Clark DeanGlobal Channels and Strategic Partners Studley CSG, Senior Managing Director 15
Vince Dooley Bishop Paul S. MortonUniversity of Georgia, Former Head Football Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship, Founder &Coach and Athletic Director Senior Pastor; Recording Artist & AuthorGreg Giornelli Anna PaveyPurpose Built Communities, President International Teams USA, Director of Leadership DevelopmentRawson HavertyHaverty Furniture Companies, Inc., Jim ReeseSenior Vice President Atlanta Mission, President & CEOAl Horford Spurgeon RichardsonAtlanta Hawks, Athlete Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Former CEOPenny McPheeArthur Blank Foundation, PresidentDavid MoodyC.D. Moody Construction Company, Owner
Jerome Russell Danny WuerffelH.J. Russell & Company, President Former NFL Quarterback, Heisman Trophy Winner (1996)Brad Shaw Ambassador Andrew YoungHome Depot, Senior Vice President City of Atlanta, Former MayorJay Smith 17Cox Newspapers, Former PresidentDr. Beverly TatumSpelman College, President
Start With Why
“The crisis of educationwe bear witness to in thisgeneration is our responsibility– the responsibility of ourlocal communities, businesses,non-profits, politicians, andchurches. The young peoplewe are failing are our futureneighbors and workforce. Ourdesire is to support and mobilizethem, with their educators, tolift up their communities.”- Rodney Bullard, Executive Director of theChick-fil-A Foundation; Vice President ofCommunity Affairs for Chick-f il-A, Inc. 19
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Our Mission The Chick-fil-A Foundation’s Mission: To serve our community by developing, educating and inspiring youth to build a positive legacy and become all they were created to be. 21
Chick-fil-AFoundation 2014Highlights22
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Inaugural TrueInspiration AwardsIn 2014, the Chick-fil-A Foundation gaveTrue Inspiration Awards to 25 organizationsthat were nominated by Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators and community foundationsfrom across the nation. These organizationsalign with our mission to support youth,and they are committed to giving back totheir communities. The award winners willbe honored in the fall of 2015 at the TrueInspiration Awards Celebration.Organizations were nominated in thefollowing categories:Innovative Education:Organizations dedicated to improving teaching andlearning through ground-breaking practices andvisionary leadershipEmerging Leader Development:Organizations focused on character development,positive community and cultural involvement, andeffective civic engagementYouth Entrepreneurship:Organizations committed to developing businessknowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy24
Cong rat ulat ionsto the InauguralTrue InspirationAward recipients:Innovative EducationOrganizations improving teaching and learning through ground-breaking practices andvisionary leadershipMonarch School Project Harlem RBISan Diego, CA New York, NYEducates students impacted by Provides inner-city youth withhomelessness and helps them develop opportunities to play, learn and growhope for a future with the necessary skillsand experiences for personal successRaising Expectations City of RefugeAtlanta, GA Atlanta, GAEducates and empowers youth in Dedicated to communitychallenging circumstances, providing them development efforts that lead to thewith an opportunity to build leadership stability and sustainability of familiesskills and develop self-confidence in the local community 25
Emerging Leader DevelopmentOrganizations focusing on character development, positive community involvement, andeffective civic engagement Manchester Craftsmen’s Posse Foundation Guild New York, NY Pittsburgh, PA Identifies and awards public high school Educates and inspires urban youth through students with extraordinary academic and the arts leadership potential with four-year full tuition scholarships and the opportunity to learn in supportive multicultural teams – “Posses” Kid’s Across America Urban Ventures Branson, MO Minneapolis, MN Builds leaders by encouraging, equipping Dedicated to breaking the cycle of and empowering urban youth and their generational poverty in south Minneapolis mentors through camping and education one person, one family at a time26
Youth EntrepreneurshipOrganizations focusing on developing business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, andfinancial literacyBusiness United in Investing, Network for TeachingLending & Development Entrepreneurship (NFTE)Menlo Park, CA Chicago, ILUses entrepreneurship principles to Provides entrepreneurship and educationalexcite and propel disengaged, low-income training to youth from low-incomestudents to be college and career ready communitiesYESCarolina Junior Achievement of GeorgiaCharleston, SC Atlanta, GADedicated to teaching youth the principlesof entrepreneurship and free enterprise Works with local businesses, organizations and schools to deliver experiential programs on the topics of financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship 27
Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator Choice AwardsOperator-nominated organizations awarded regionally, based on their work in InnovativeEducation, Developing Emerging Leaders and Youth EntrepreneurshipAtlantic Region YMCA of Greater Elijah House Charlotte Academy Charlotte, NC Richmond, VA Committed to helping people and Provides accessible education that communities learn, grow and thrive by cultivates the hearts, minds and bodies nurturing the potential of every child of the city’s children and teen Nominated by: Howe Rice, Chick-fil-A Nominated by: Tami Porter, Chick-fil-A at Virginia Center & Center of the at East Woodlawn Road UniverseMidwest Region Future Founders Promise Christian Foundation Academy Chicago, IL Town & Country, MO Inspires youth to explore and practice Integrates academics and high nurture entrepreneurship, connecting students in a small classroom setting for with mentors from various professions students diagnosed with Autism, Down and providing engaging project-based Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other learning experiences pervasive developmental delays Nominated by: Peter Glanvill, Chick- Nominated by: Dave Bruce, Chick-fil-A fil-A at Chicago Ridge at Des Peres & West CountyNortheast Urban Impact Annapolis AreaRegion Foundation Christian School28 Pittsburgh, PA Annapolis, MD Invests in the lives of at-risk youth Offers a college preparatory academic – one family, one block at a time to curriculum with competitive athletic develop mature, responsible citizens and fine arts programs for boys and girls in middle and high school Nominated by: Pittsburgh Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator Group Nominated by: Michael Edmonds, Chick-fil-A at Edgewater & West Annapolis Mall
Southeast Urban Youth Assistance LeagueRegion Impact of AtlantaSouthwestRegion West Palm, FL Chamblee, GA Equips and empowers inner-city youth Dedicated to serving children and and their parents with educational adults in need through philanthropic enrichment, job-readiness training and programs, crafting leaders dedicated to collaborations with community partners the core values of commitment, ethics, leadership, accountability and respect Nominated by: West Palm Chick-fil-A Owner/ Operator Group Nominated by: Grant Wells, Chick-fil-A at Jett Ferry Road Chicks for Children 4RKids Foundation Enid, OK Conway, AR Promotes community awareness of Dedicated to eliminating the devastating special needs individuals and provides consequences of local and global poverty vocational, educational, and social/ characterized by illiteracy, hopelessness recreational opportunities for special and social isolation needs children and adults Nominated by: Alan Kizer, Chick-fil-A at Nominated by: Connie Sturgeon-Hart, Conway Commons & West Conway Chick-fil-A at EnidWest Region Boys & Girls Club Junior Achievement of Tustin of Arizona Tustin, CA Phoenix, AZ Inspires and empowers all young people, Works with local businesses and especially those in need, to realize their organizations to deliver experiential full potential as healthy, productive, programs on the topics of financial caring, and responsible citizens literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship Nominated by: Peter Brakke, Chick-fil-A at The District Nominated by: Matthew Richardson, Chick-fil-A at Arcadia 29
True Inspiration Awards Honoree The True Inspiration Awards Honoree is bestowed each year upon an organization or individual that embodies the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Truett Cathy. As an enterprising eight-year-old in Atlanta, Truett bought six-packs of Coca-Cola for 25 cents and sold the individual glass bottles for a nickel to help support his family. In his lifetime, Truett would become a remarkable leader who offered more than a uniquely delicious chicken sandwich, but also an extraordinary and generous way of doing business. The recipient of the inaugural True Inspiration Awards Honoree is the Keith Boyd Foundation. Ten-year-old Keith Boyd is an entrepreneur, a small business owner, a big dreamer – with nonverbal cerebral palsy, which means he cannot use his arms, legs or mouth. Keith, with help from all of the Tulsa-area Chick-fil-A® restaurants and a mentoring organization called Thrive15, hopes to raise awareness and resources for his tuition-free alma mater. The Little Lighthouse is a Christian school serving children from infant to six years old with physical and mental challenges. The Chick-fil-A Foundation is proud to partner with the Keith Boyd Foundation to support the worthy aspirations of this inspiring young entrepreneur. The award will help achieve Keith’s goal of serving and educating children with special needs.30
“I knew I had to meet Keith whenI heard his story. I was so inspiredwhen he shared his business planwith me. Many people dream big,but to take action is very admirable.”– Arthur Greeno, Owner/Operator ofChick-fil-A at Eastside Market inTulsa, Oklahoma 31
Keith Boyd is an entrepreneur, a smallbusiness owner, a big dreamer.32
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Equipping Our Junior Achievement (JA) is dedicatedChildren to working with local businesses and organizations to deliver experiential programs on the topics of financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. The Chick-fil-A Foundation’s partnership with JA continues to expand nationally as Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators sponsor storefronts at their local Junior Achievement Facilities. Managed locally by JA employees, these facilities make it possible for children to better understand what it means to be valuable members of the workforce and maintain a realistic budget through interactive financial literacy exercises. In s i de JA B i zTown 35
During the 2013-2014 school year, nearly70,000 students benefited from the JAexperience across the country:32,000+ students inAtlanta, Georgia19,100+ students inFort Lauderdale, Florida15,350+ students inFairfax, Virginia3,000+ students inCharlotte, North CarolinaSince opening its doors in September 2013, the In 2014, several groups of employees from Chick-fil-A,Junior Achievement Chick-fil-A Foundation Coca-Cola, UPS and other corporations participatedDiscovery Center in Atlanta, Georgia, has served as in special events at the Discovery Center. This facilitya cornerstone of the Foundation’s engagement with is not only a geographically central part of metrothe metro Atlanta community, giving middle school Atlanta, but has become the heart of the community,students an opportunity for hands-on learning at JA serving as a gathering place for educationalBizTown and JA Finance Park. innovation efforts.This year, the facility hosted summer programs for Looking ahead to 2015, Chick-fil-A, Inc. plans to openthe first time for organizations such as the Black & interactive Chick-fil-A simulations in JA facilitiesCollege Bound, Boys and Girls Club, and YMCA. nationally.36
“No goal is too high ifwe climb with care andconfidence.”– S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A Founder 37
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Chick-f il-A Chick-fil-A led programs are essential toInspired Initiatives executing the Chick-fil-A Foundation’s mission to inspire youth to build a positive legacy and become all they were created to be. 39
For the third year in a row, the Chick-fil-A Foundationand Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) partnered tohost Power Camps.This year, 5 campshosted 1,000 kidsand served 3,100Chick-fil-A® ChickenSandwiches tocampers.These camps took place on the campuses of Morehouse College, The GeorgiaInstitute of Technology, and Wheaton College in Chicago, and inspired studentsto develop new passions for sports they have never played and provide anopportunity for many of them to visit a college campus for the first time.40
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Working in conjunction with FeedingChildren Everywhere, the Chick-fil-AFoundation teamed up with nearly 5,000students in 11 states at Chick-fil-A LeaderAcademy kickoff events. Students providedover 1 million meals to those in need intheir local communities.42
“As a kid, I received thesemeals. Today it has all comefull circle — watching thesekids pack meals for those justlike me in our communitywas incredibly emotional andpowerful.”- Alberto Eyzaguierre, Owner/Operatorof Chick-fil-A at Sawgrass Square inSunrise, Florida.
Chick-fil-A Restaurant Grand Openings Donate Books In August 2014, the Chick-fil-A Foundation began partnering with A Better Way Ministries to provide Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators with a “book house,” used to collect children’s books during Grand Opening events. Chick-fil-A donated over 5,000 books to organizations chosen by their local Owner/Operator. The Salvation Army & CBS Atlanta Partnering with The Salvation Army and CBS Atlanta, the Chick-fil-A Foundation committed to sponsoring Angel Trees in six Simon malls. This partnership provided sponsorships for more than 10,000 children, making their Christmas one to remember. Responsible Citizenship Youth Scholar Academy The Chick-fil-A Foundation sponsored 25 young men who attended the Institute for Responsible Citizenship Youth Scholar Academy in Washington, D.C., to participate in a summer enrichment and college prep program that prepares high-potential students to be college- and career- ready. Chick-fil-A Foundation Morehouse College Homework Hotline The Chick-fil-A Foundation partnered with National Public Radio (NPR) to enhance awareness for its Homework Hotline, which provides free homework assistance to children throughout the country.44
“Our goal is to give back tothe community and provideour guests with opportunitiesto get involved. We werefortunate enough to collectmore than 250 children’sbooks in support of the Chick-fil-A Foundation’s bookcollection initiative. I’m a bigadvocate for the Foundationand support the great workthey do in the community.”- Mike Lawson, Owner/Operator ofChick-fil-A at Westborough inWestborough, Massachusetts 45
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Employees inService1,000+ Volunteers4300, Hours Providing meaningful and ongoing opportunities for corporate employees to serve others is a basic tenet of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. The new Chick-fil-A Foundation volunteer website portal makes it easy for Chick-fil-A corporate employees and Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators to sign up and get involved in various community service initiatives throughout the year. In 2014, 1,000+ people volunteered more than 4,300 hours through partnerships with the following organizations: Action Ministries American Red Cross Atlanta Community Food Bank Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys & Girls Club City of Refuge Covenant House Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hands on Atlanta The Salvation Army & CBS Atlanta 47
“As someone with a family member affected by homelessness, my time at the Covenant House was especially impactful. I am so glad we are committed to volunteering with this organization on an annual basis.” – Eren Page, Field Operations Management Consultant3,000 MealsSmart Lunch, Smart KidThe Chick-fil-A Foundation partnered with ActionMinistries’ Smart Lunch, Smart Kid feeding programover the summer to provide lunches to children whowould not have otherwise had a meal. Between June 1and August 1, Chick-fil-A corporate employees packed3,000 meals.Hands on Atlanta DayThe Chick-fil-A Foundation sponsored a volunteer United States President’s Volunteer Service Awardexperience on Hands on Atlanta Day at the MartinLuther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Volunteers Chick-fil-A, Inc. was presented with the Unitedassisted with campus beautification. States President’s Volunteer Service Award due to the volunteer efforts coordinated by the Chick-fil-AWorld Kindness Day Foundation.On World Kindness Day, Chick-fil-A corporate Departmental Volunteeringemployees partnered with City of Refuge, a non-profit organization offering a range of services to The Chick-fil-A Foundation hosts department servicehelp those in need. Volunteers helped with campus days throughout the year.beautification.48
In April 2014, Chick-fil-A corporate employees fromthe Field Operations and Payroll Services departmentsvolunteered with Covenant House, an organizationthat provides shelter to homeless, abandoned,trafficked and exploited youth.In June 2014, Chick-fil-A corporate employees fromthe Financial Services department volunteered atthe Atlanta Community Food Bank, sorting donatedgoods and packing food boxes. 49
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