In support of this effort, AIF has reduced its administrative fee to just 2 percent of donated funds, significantly
lower than induIstry standards. AIF’s tax ID number is 13-4159765.
Checks made payable to the “American India Foundation” can also be sent to Chartres Lodging, 50 California St.,
Suite 3300, San Francisco, CA, 94111. Please write “NRG Mumbai Relief Fund” on the memo line, and include
donor’s mailing address and email for delivery of a donation receipt. All donations are tax deductible as
permitted by law.
The Need. Hundreds were killed and injured during the recent terrorist attacks at nine sites throughout
Mumbai. Since the terrorists intentionally targeted hotels and tourist locations, those of us in the hospitality
industry want to reach out to our counterparts in India that are the most in need of relief, including hotel,
police, fire and security employees and their families. |
The Event. Signature Chartres Lodging hotels in each city will host a happy hour fundraiser between 6 p.m.
and 9 p.m., featuring authentic Indian food, a raffle of prizes donated by local merchants and industry partners,
and a presentation by dignitaries and members of the local Indian community.
The Response. Already, a number of our friends in the industry have stepped up to join us in the relief
effort, including Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Kimpton Hotels, Taj Hotels and Highgate Hotels.
Special thanks also goes to the many local businesses, dignitaries, entertainers, airlines and even India‐based
businesses who have donated to the happy hours and raffles, including Cornell University alumni, Tamarind,
Diwan, Darbar, Harry Denton, Kingfisher, Quebb, Trinity Investments, Café Spice, Kuwait Airways, Continental
Airlines, Air India, Jet Airways and Qatar Air.
Our Partner. American India Foundation (www.aifoundation.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit American
development organization committed to accelerating social and economic change in India. One of the largest
secular, nonpartisan U.S. organizations supporting India, AIF has invested in more than 100 Indian nongovernmental
organizations since its inception in 2001.
The Cities.
NEW YORK
Lex Lounge and Sushi Bar
Radisson Lexington (formerly a Taj Hotel)
511 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 755‐4400
www.radisson.com/newyorkny_lexington
SAN FRANCISCO
Harry Denton’s Starlight Room
Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 392‐7755
www.sirfrancisdrake.com
CHICAGO
M Avenue Restaurant and Lounge
Allerton Hotel Chicago
701 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611‐2501
(866) 553-5040
www.theallertonhotel.com
The Allerton’s sister hotels in Chicago, the Doubletree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile and
Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile, also will be donating their happy hour proceeds on January 29 in
support of the cause.
For more info. Please contact Michael Palmeri at Chartres Lodging at
michael.palmeri@chartreslodging.com For media information, contact XPR at (949) 748‐7000 or
bochsner@xpublicrelations.com |
