Even During Hard Times, CLIA Members Donate to Scholarships for Hospitality Students
Despite the hardships of the pandemic, CLIA Dollars for Scholars Donors contribute to the education of our hoteliers of the future. We asked some of them why they donated. Their answers will warm your heart:
“Throughout our country’s history, educational scholarships have proven to benefit society by providing deserving recipients an opportunity to enrich their lives, they would probably never have otherwise. Such scholarships are especially important to minority communities, often resulting in men and women returning to their roots as future leaders. As a Black woman in business, I am particularly grateful for their existence.”
“My hope is that this scholarship motivates and inspires young people to pursue careers in hospitality. The hotel industry is a phenomenal place to learn the value of hard work and service to others.”
"Hospitality is a great industry, you can have a career and go as far as you want. We need to help the next generation of Associates, Ambassadors and Leaders. You will not find a better group of people in any other industry. We help our Communities in times of need. The time is now to give back and help our industry with scholarships."
"Brighton has been very fortunate and successful for the last 25 years, and I always believe it is important to support the future of our industry. That is why I love to sponsor our young adults, which makes not only them but our industry become successful."
Contact: Chris Middleton cmiddleton@clia.org, 925.478.0929
