Restaurant partners with Soroptimist Lincoln to support Girls' Empowerment Program

Lincoln restaurant partners with Soroptimist Lincoln to support Girls' Empowerment Program In a powerful display of community support and commitment to youth empowerment, Saladworks of Lincoln partnered with Soroptimist International of Lincoln in December and January to support the Dream It! Be It! Program. From Oct. 16 through Feb. 28, Saladworks customers were invited to "round up" their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the extra change donated directly to support Dream It! Be It!, a signature Soroptimist program focused on helping girls grow in confidence, explore career possibilities and create achievable goals. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the Round Up campaign raised more than $750 for the Dream It! Be It! Program. Saladworks, located at 820 Sterling Parkway, Ste. 70, is known for its fresh, customizable salads, wraps and grain bowls that offer healthy, on-the-go meal options for busy families and professionals. Unni Jensen, owner and operator, was excited to collaborate with a local nonprofit whose mission aligns with their commitment to health, growth and community wellness. Soroptimist International of Lincoln is a volunteer service organization made up of business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through access to education and mentorship. SIL's Dream It! Be It! program focuses on girls ages 14-18 who face obstacles to success by providing them with the tools they need to build self-confidence, set goals and explore career paths. "Saladworks made it easy for customers to make a small contribution with a big impact," said Stacy Rea Thomas, president of Soroptimist International of Lincoln. "Each rounded-up purchase helped fund materials needed for workshops, resources and mentoring activities that give girls in our community the support they need to envision and achieve their dreams."