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On Thursday, June 22nd, our Gold Coast team was out sampling pizzas at 360 CHICAGO for a fundraiser for My Block My Hood My City (M3).

My Block My Hood My City is an incredible organization that provides youth with new experiences, exposing them to possibilities beyond their own communities.  The mission of M3 is to help teenagers overcome the poverty and isolation they face, boosting educational attainment and opening them to opportunities that make a difference in their lives.  All proceeds of the event benefited My Block My Hood My City.  

There were many different activities throughout the event such as board games, a magician, a DJ, late night movies, and of course … deep dish!

On Thursday, June 15th, our Bucktown/Wicker Park location sampled pizza at the Chicago Distilling Company.

The event was a “School’s Out” end of the year fundraiser, Reading in Motion, presented by the Auxiliary Board.  Reading in Motion is a non-profit that focuses on bringing K-1st grade students in Chicago the foundational reading skills they need to start on a path for lifetime learning.

In addition to the fundraiser, guests received a tour of the distillery and enjoyed deep dish!

By the end of the night, over $3,000 was raised!

On Thursday, June 1st, our Bucktown/Wicker Park location participated in Piccolo Elementary School’s Mad Science Night.

This end of the year Family Engagement Event brought together students, families, teachers, and staff for an amusing and enriching experience with science.  Students tried some of their first slices of deep dish, and then enjoyed conducting an array of science experiments!

If Lou Malnati’s pizza is consumed pre-Piccolo Elementary School’s Mad Science Night, then it will be a catalyst for science fun.  Our hypothesis was supported throughout the event!

On May 9th, our Lawndale pizzeria provided pizza for “Beers for Better Housing” at Lagunitas Brewing Company.

This event was a fundraiser for North Side Housing & Supportive Services, which strives to end homelessness by providing housing and comprehensive supportive services. Their programs serve over 700 men and women experiencing homelessness each year.

At “Beers for Better Housing” proceeds from all beer purchases went directly to North Side Housing & Supportive Services. Nothing goes together better than pizza and beer, right?! Attendees enjoyed slices of our famous deep dish with their beverages.

At the end of the evening, the thirsty attendees helped to raise over $12,000.

We were proud to be a part of this successful fundraising event for North Side Housing & Supportive Services!

Lou Malnati’s Old Irving/Six Corners participated in our second City Year event of 2017 at Carl Schurz High School on April 27th.

At this math-focused family engagement night, students had to correctly solve a math problem in order to earn a slice of deep dish pizza. They were working hard to get their deep dish, that’s for sure!

The gym was decorated for the event, and entertainment included a soccer “speedshot” game, put on by the Chicago Fire.

We’ll be back next year…have your calculators ready, Schurz!

Our West Loop restaurant participated in Lane Tech College Prep High School’s Green and Gold Gala on Friday, April 21^st.

This fancy event had over 30 food and drink vendors, all of which was donated to the event!  The Green and Gold Gala, Lane Tech’s largest community fundraising event, strives to raise funds to sustain the programs run by the school.  There was a silent and live auction, and together they totaled nearly $100,000!

We’ll be back next year; stay golden Lane Tech!