As we conclude a successful first year of the Gifted Savings financial literacy education program at all three CCSD high schools, we are pleased to partner with several local restaurants on a community percentage day on Thursday, April 30, that will help our efforts to support this groundbreaking initiative for years to come.
Gifted Savings provides every graduating senior with a $1,000 investment portfolio that they can take full control of once they turn 18 and successfully complete all of their online learning modules in the program. CCSD became the first school district nationally to implement the program districtwide with the Class of 2026 as the inaugural graduating class and is now raising money to continue funding the initiative in future years.
On April 30, during Dining for Dividends, a portion of sales at the following participating locations in Athens-Clarke County will go toward benefitting Gifted Savings in CCSD! When you visit these locations, make sure to mention you’re there to support the Gifted Savings program!
• Molly's Coffee Company (8830 Macon Hwy.) – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Marti's at Midday (1280 Prince Ave.) – All day – Click on website link for hours
• The Globe (199 North Lumpkin St.) – All day – Click on website link for hours
• Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe (227 Prince Ave.) – All day – Click on website link for hours
• 5 & 10 (1073 South Milledge Ave.) – Dinner – Click on website link for hours
• Chick-Fil-A Beechwood (196 Alps Rd.) – 5-8 p.m. Must order through mobile app. Select "Supporting Community Event for CCSD Gifted Savings." Enter code "Savings" at check out.
• Seabear (297 Prince Ave. Suite 10) – Dinner – Click on website link for hours.
If you are a local restaurant owner and would like to participate in Dining for Dividends, please email Dr. Cyndee Perdue Moore, CCSD Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at moorecy@clarke.k12.ga.us by Tuesday, April 28.
If you are unable to participate or visit one of these locations on April 30 but would still like to support this program, you can donate to the CCSD Gifted Savings fund through the Athens Area Community Foundation at this link.