The Signature Room At The 95th® Helps Support Chicagoland Non-Profits All Year Long

Nov. 28, 2012 - PRLog -- CHICAGO, IL. – The year-long Charity of the Month program at The Signature Room® was developed when Chicagoans Rick Roman and Nick Pyknis took ownership of The Signature Room at the 95th® and the Signature Lounge at the 96th® in 1993. Each year since then, 12 non-profits have been selected through an application process, and assigned a specific month of that year where they receive 10 percent of sales generated from the Signature Monthly Dinner Menu served in the main dining room. Since the program’s inception, over 200 Chicagoland non-profits have benefited and over $1 million dollars has been raised and donated.  

“The Signature Room is a locally-owned and operated Chicago business that relies on its community and we feel privileged to give back to the organizations that support this area, providing enhancements and services to much-needed causes,” said Rick Roman, chairman and CEO of Infusion Management Group.

Each year, charities can apply for consideration to be part of the program between June and August. Information is available on the website. For 2013, the Charity of the Month recipients will be:

January: Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago

The Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago inspires urban girls to engage in rigorous college preparatory learning in a small school focused on math, science, and technology that nurtures their self confidence and challenges them to achieve their goals. For more information visit http://www.ywlcs.org/

February: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Since it was founded in 1949, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has dedicated over $814 million to research with astounding results.  The survival rate for certain blood cancers has doubled, even tripled. The non-profit’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.  However, there is still a need for more research.  The support provided will fund life-saving research and programs for patients, such as financial aid and support groups. For more information visit http://www.lls.org/

March: Friends of the Japanese Garden

The Friends of the Japanese Garden (FOTJG) is a not-for-profit organization established to support the development of the Osaka Japanese Garden, which is located on the Wooded Island in Jackson Park, Chicago. In 2013, the FOTJG and Chicago Park District are working in partnership to plant cherry trees in and around the garden to celebrate the garden's 120th anniversary. For more information visit http://www.friendsofthejapanesegarden.org/

April: Chicago Children's Advocacy Center

Chicago’s Children’s Advocacy Center’s mission is to unite public, private, and community partners to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of abused children with the goal to eliminate the suffering of these abused children in Chicago. For more information visit http://www.chicagocac.org/

May: The H Foundation

The H Foundation is a group of friends committed to raise money for basic science cancer research.  The foundation’s website says, “We believe that cancer cannot take away the spirit of those who have struggled through the illness.  We have vowed to honor that spirit…inspired in the fight against cancer.  Cancer is personal to us...and until there is a cure.” The H Foundation will go on honoring the belief that, "Together, we can make a difference." For more information visit http://www.GoombayBash.com

June: Careers Through Culinary Arts Program

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) works with public schools across the nation to prepare high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry.  A national non-profit, C-CAP provides teacher training, scholarships, cooking competitions, job shadows, training and internships, college and career advising, and product and equipment donations. For more information visit http://www.ccapinc.org

July: EdgeAlliance Homeless Veterans' Housing

Veterans represent 25% of the homeless population in the United States, yet less than 10 percent of the U.S. population has served in the military. EdgeAlliance is committed to helping our brave service men and women overcome homelessness and transition toward greater independence. For more information visit http://www.edgealliance.org

August: The Children's Place Association

The Children's Place Association mission is to improve the present and secure the future for children, youth, and families confronted by HIV/AIDS or other life-changing health conditions.  Since 1991 we have helped more than 2,000 Chicago-area children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS and complex health needs, with services including residential care with 24 hour nursing, specialized early childhood education, mental health, foster care/adoption, summer camp, supportive housing, and more.  Children's Place International brings vital assistance to HIV/AIDS-affected children and families in other parts of the world. For more information visit http://www.childrens-place.org

September: The Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Awareness Organization (OCSA)

OCSA was founded with the mission of educating women, their friends and families about the silent symptoms of ovarian cancer.  This Chicago-based nonprofit is especially significant as it was co-founded by The Signature Room’s owner Rick Roman with his wife, Susan M. Roman, and their friend Vallie Szymanski in 2010.  Susan’s diagnosis inspired the direction of this outreach organization, and while she lost her own battle with the disease in March 2012, the nonprofit maintains a tireless commitment to raising awareness about the symptoms and the need for early treatment of this number-one gynecologic cancer killer of women. For more information visit http://www.ovariancancersymptomawareness.org/

October: Gift of Adoption Fund

Gift of Adoption fills the void that separates child from family by providing adoption assistance grants to qualified parents-giving children who need families a permanent home and a chance to thrive. For more information visit http://www.giftofadoption.org

November: Kids Fight Cancer

Kids Fight Cancer is a not-for-profit that provides support to pediatric and adolescent cancer patients at Chicago-area hospitals. For more information visit http://www.kidsfightcancer.org/

December: Special Olympics

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and community. For more information visit http://www.specialolympics.org

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About the Signature Room at the 95th®
The Signature Room® and Signature Lounge® are privately owned Chicago favorites, with over 8,000 square-feet of dining and entertainment space atop one of the city’s most recognized buildings. Unparalleled views of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan and the city’s world-renowned architectural gems are rivaled by the sophisticated, contemporary American cuisine that pleases over 800,000 guests each year. An award-winning wine list accompanies a delicious variety of menus ranging from light lunch options to timeless dinner classics, and from gourmet bar fare to specialty brunches. To toast any occasion, The Signature Lounge provides a stunning setting. For more information, visit www.signatureroom.com.