As we prepare for the holiday season, we want to recognize causes near and dear to TACO. We strive to work with community organizations that are devoted to helping others and giving back to those in need.
Jenna's Reel Warriors
Jenna’s Reel Warriors is a nonprofit that provides fishing and boating adventures for Military Combat Veterans and Veterans suffering with PTSD. The nonprofit’s goal is to provide Veterans with an enjoyable, stress-free day on the water. For more information about Jenna’s Reel Warriors, please visit their website jennasreelwarriors.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Wounded Waters
On a mission to help those in need, Kevin and Stephanie Klepac created Wounded Waters as a way to help Wounded Warriors, Combat Veterans and Active Duty Military through the healing process with fishing and outdoor water adventures. Learn more about Wounded Waters by visiting their website woundedwaters.org and following them on Instagram and Facebook.
Dave Fons Memorial Fund
Created in memory of Dave Fons who was tragically killed in an automobile accident, the Fund works to carry on the legacy of Dave's commitment to truck safety through advocacy and education. The Fund's mission is to provide resources and support to survivors and families affected by truck-related accidents, promote greater truck safety through advocacy, professional education, and raising awareness of the risks that trucks may pose on roadways, and promote construction-related education through the Dave Fons Memorial Fund Scholarship. Learn more about the Fund on its Website and Facebook page.
S.H.A.R.E. KMT
TACO is a proud sponsor of S.H.A.R.E. KMT – A North Carolina-based program dedicated to helping special needs children and their families, as well as families facing difficult circumstances. To help raise funds for the volunteer-based nonprofit, S.H.A.R.E. hosts a popular King Mackerel Tournament[KMT] annually in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. To help support S.H.A.R.E., TACO donated $1,000 along with a pair of Grand Slam 280 Outrigger Mounts and Aluminum Tele-Outrigger Poles. Learn more about S.H.A.R.E. by visiting their website sharenc.org and read our blog about S.H.A.R.E. from 2019.
I'M LOGAN IT Foundation
In memory of a loving son and nephew, Logan Kushner, the I'M LOGAN IT Foundation was created to help young people establish a healthier self esteem through acts of kindness and mentorship. The I'M LOGAN IT Foundation also provides support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and college scholarships to deserving students. The Foundation also hosts fundraising events to support local charities that were near and dear to Logan Kushner. Learn more about I'M LOGAN IT by visiting its website imloganit.com.
Read more about all the causes near and dear to TACO on our Community page.
All TACO facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. We'll reopen on Monday, Nov. 30.
We hope, no matter where you celebrate and with whom, that you and your loved ones are safe, healthy and happy. From all of us at TACO, Happy Thanksgiving!
