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Delaware North Sportservice Seeking Nonprofit Groups for Fundraising at Comerica Park

Delaware North program gives community organizations opportunity to raise funds by operating concessions during Tigers home games


delawarenorthsportservice-7150131DETROIT (Dec.16, 2014) – Delaware North Sportservice, the exclusive food, beverage and retail services provider for the Detroit Tigers, is seeking charitable organizations/nonprofit groups to participate in its fundraising program in preparation for the 2015 season at Comerica Park.

Delaware North’s recruiting effort is focused on attracting civic organizations, high-school boosters, churches and other nonprofit groups to operate concessions at the stadium – an opportunity that helps to raise funds for the respective organizations. Organizations seeking additional information should call (313) 471-2677.
 
“This program is an effective and attractive way for organizations to raise money without having to risk investing funds up front,” said Robert Thormeier, Delaware North’s general manager at Comerica Park.
 
Delaware North Sportservice – which in 2015 will celebrate 85 years in partnership with the Tigers – has a long tradition of working with its team partners to assist charitable and other non-profit groups in raising money for their organizations and communities. The fundraising program began more than 20 years ago and donates between $10 million and $15 million each year for nonprofit groups at venues across the country.
 
Note:  All volunteers must be 18 years or older and you must have proper credentials to satisfy the fundraising requirements.
 
About Delaware North Sportservice
 
Delaware North Sportservice is one of the nation’s leading food, beverage and retail management companies. Delaware North provides concessions, gourmet catering and fine dining operations at more than 50 professional sporting venues, entertainment complexes and convention centers across the United States and Canada. Delaware North is the provider of choice for an impressive client roster, including the World Series, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball’s All-Star games, Stanley Cup Championships and the Olympic Games. For more than 90 years, Delaware North has demonstrated that it knows what it takes to effectively develop, operate and manage multi-faceted kitchens, restaurants, suites, fine dining and retail facilities in order to meet the changing demands of today’s fans. From introducing new healthy, organic food selections and creative cuisine for twists on the traditional fare, Delaware North continues to innovate and enhance the fan experience. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

About Delaware North

Delaware North is one of the largest and most admired privately-held hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service with subsidiary and affiliate operations in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming and specialty retail industries. Its portfolio includes high-profile venues ranging from sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national parks, restaurants, airports, and some of the top regional casinos in the country. The company also owns a selection of award-winning destination resorts, as well as a series of premium restaurants and catering services that are leaders in the industry. Delaware North has annual revenue exceeding $3 billion with 60,000 employee associates serving half a billion guests in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. "Delaware North" is a reference to Delaware North Companies Incorporated and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including location-specific operating entities.