EAC Network Partners with Chipotle to Raise Funds for the Needy

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - Nov. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- EAC Network and Chipotle Mexican Grill partnered to raise $891 through a Long Island wide fundraiser on Friday, November 18^th.

Chipotle hosted the all-day event in which hungry customers who either presented the event flyer or mentioned the fundraiser had 50% of their food purchase donated back to EAC Network. Each of Chipotles Long Island restaurants, as well as several Queens locations, participated.

"EAC Network is thrilled that so many people participated in our Chipotle fundraising event," said Lance W. Elder, President & CEO. "We're grateful to Chipotle for their generosity and to the members of our community who got involved to help make a difference."

Participants in the fundraiser showed their support on social media and sent EAC Network photos with the hashtag #ChippinginwithChipotle.

The funds donated back from Chipotle will benefit the human service programs most in need that care for severely at-risk populations.

About EAC Network

EAC Network (http://www.eac-network.org) is a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 71,000 individuals across Long Island and NYC. EAC Network's mission is to respond to human needs with programs and services that protect children, promote healthy families and communities, help seniors, and empower individuals to take control of their lives. The organization has grown tremendously since its inception in 1969 and now offers over 70 diverse programs that address many of society's core problems. People's lives are being destroyed by addiction, families continue to struggle to overcome poverty, abuse, and neglect, and seniors face isolation and abandonment. EAC Network aims to build a better community one individual at a time.