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EAT. PLAY. LOVE.

Dining with Purpose: A Unique Restaurant Partnership Opportunity 

EAT. PLAY. LOVE. is a special initiative designed to unite our community through delightful dining experiences. For a limited time, enjoy exclusive promotions at participating restaurants while supporting the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.  

We are seeking 2025 Restaurant Partners

Local restaurants across the region are invited to participate and design limited-time promotions that will attract new customers, create loyalty with existing customers, and advance the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago.  Fill out our participation form and to learn more about our program.

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Why Participate?

  • Increased Visibility and Sales

    Drive traffic to your restaurant's by tapping into the YMCA's community of over 1 million members, customers, supporters, and followers. We'll spotlight your business through targeted promotions that increase visitors and boost revenue.

  • Positive Brand Association

    Companies that display cause marketing programs are 129% more successful in building reputation and goodwill with customers. (Source: 2000 Study of CSR by CONE)

  • Exclusive Promotions

    Attract new customers with special offers and menu items crafted for the YMCA community. These limited-time promotions will draw diners eager to support both your business and the YMCA’s mission.

  • Community Impact

    Your participation helps fund essential programs and services that directly benefit the individuals and communities you serve, know, and work with, making a tangible impact within your local area.

How it Works


1. Craft Your Offer: Develop a unique promotion or special menu item available for a limited time. Example: 2% of sales for month will benefit the YMCA or Order one of the monthly specials and 100% of the purchase of that item will benefit the YMCA 

2. Promote Together: Utilize a provided toolkit to promote the partnership onsite and through digital communications. YMCA will support marketing efforts through social media campaigns to reach the Y’s 50,000+ followers, email newsletters that reach more than 100,000 people, and a website that sees more than 1 million visitors annually, to ensure maximum visibility and engagement. 

3. Support the YMCA: Proceeds from the promotion are considered a tax-deductible donation from your business and will benefit the YMCA of Metro Chicago, helping us continue our essential work in your community. 

Next Steps

  • Join Us: Fill out our form to learn more and sign up as a partner.  
  • Collaborate: Work closely with our team to develop and promote your exclusive offer. 
  • Make an Impact: Together, we can create a stronger and more connected community.

Example: Cadence Kitchen in Downers Grove will donate 2% of all sales to the YMCA throughout March 2025. The YMCA will promote this engagement across all channels and to all constituents, with a special focus on members and donors of the Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove. 

Photography by Regan Baroni

For more information about EAT. PLAY. LOVE. Partner? Click HERE or contact Shannon Babcock at [email protected]. 

Why Partner with the YMCA? 

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is the leader in accessible, inclusive programming for more than 300,000 individuals each year, strengthening community by connecting all people to their purpose, potential, and each other — and works through 14 community hubs, 5 overnight camps, and 100 extension sites throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest.