Tucanos Brazilian Grill donates $8,000 to Upstate organizations
June 14, 2016
Proceeds from special charity event awarded to three local organizations by Greenville’s new Brazilian eatery.
On Wednesday, May 25, Tucanos Brazilian Grill, a Brazilian churrasco-style eatery that opened in the popular Magnolia Park shopping center in April, hosted a Charity Night Celebration in honor of three local organizations. Since the contest began on April 14, Make-A-Wish South Carolina, Pendleton Place and YMCA of Greenville have been campaigning and encouraging votes from the Upstate community.
The charity night celebration attracted a sellout crowd for dinner at the restaurant, and by the end of the evening, an outpouring of community support resulted in a total donation of $8,000.
YMCA of Greenville had the greatest support, winning 50 percent – or $4,000 – of the overall donation. Pendleton Place came in second, taking home 30 percent – or $2,400 – of the donation and Make-A-Wish South Carolina won the remaining 20 percent – or $1,600.
The YMCA of Greenville is a non-profit community service organization in Greenville, SC. Established in 1876, the Y serves more than 85,000 people annually through programs that include Afterschool, Resident Camp and Day Camp, Aquatics, Youth and Adult Sports, and Health and Wellness. Programs are offered through four family branches, the Verdae YMCA, Y Camp Greenville, Judson Community Center, the YMCA Program Center- GHS and Hollingsworth Outdoor Center. The Y is also home to Y Teen Services and the SC Youth in Government program.
Pendleton Place is an Upstate South Carolina nonprofit organization offering programs that protect, heal and equip vulnerable children and families hurt by abuse and neglect. The organization strengthens these children while rebuilding families, with the goal of creating a stable home environment and bright future for each child served. Founded in 1975, last year the organization made a positive impact in the lives of over 550 individuals and more than 280 families.
Make-A-Wish South Carolina is an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. For wish kids, just the act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic.
Located at 1025 Woodruff Road, Tucanos’ operating hours are Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday andSaturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Although reservations are not required, they are accepted by calling 864-288-2486. Tucanos also offers catering services for holiday parties, weddings, luncheons and large events and can create a custom menu for any special occasion.
For more information about Tucanos Brazilian Grill, please visit http://www.tucanos.com/greenville or www.facebook.com/TucanosGreenville. To receive special offers, join Club Tucanos at www.tucanos.com/clubtucanos. Members earn one reward point for every dollar spent, as well as a free birthday meal during their birthday month.
About Tucanos Brazilian Grill:
The award-winning Tucanos Brazilian Grill is a community oriented experiential dining destination that combines the traditional Brazilian grilling experience with the fun and flair of the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Founders Steve Oldham and Joseph Heeb opened the first Tucanos in 2000 in Provo, Utah, and have since opened nine more locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Salt Lake City, Utah, Boise, Idaho, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ft. Wayne, IN, Noblesville, IN, Newport News, VA, St. Charles, MO, and now Greenville, South Carolina. For more information visit www.Tucanos.com.
