Chelo’s Restaurant Group Raises $11,078 to Support Providence Center Programs
Proceeds raised at Chelo’s annual golf tournament will help support The Providence Center's Child and Family Programs
October 14, 2011 (PROVIDENCE, RI) – Chelo’s Restaurant Group, the largest family-owned restaurant company in Rhode Island, recently announced that it had raised $11,078 to help fund child and family behavioral health services at The Providence Center.
Dale K. Klatzker, Providence Center President/CEO with Gary, Benny and Craig Chelo
“Chelo’s generous donation will help to ensure that The Providence Center is able to continue to meet the needs of children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges,” said Dale Klatzker, president and CEO of The Providence Center. “This gift is a testament to the Chelo family’s commitment to helping Rhode Islanders in need of behavioral health services.”
Funding for The Providence Center was raised at Chelo’s 24th Annual Golf Classic, which was held the Cranston Country Club in mid-September. More than 100 golfers participated in the shotgun style format, which also included a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds from the tournament were donated to The Providence Center and dedicated to providing services for Rhode Island’s children.
“The Chelo family has always been committed to community service and helping those in need. The mission of the Providence Center has touched us all and the Chelo family wishes to extend the proceeds from our 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic to them,” said Craig Chelo in a statement following the event.
Founded in 1955, Chelo’s hometown Bar & Grill, has grown to include nine restaurants located throughout Rhode Island. To this day, Chelo’s uses the same recipe for success that it did in 1955 – food made fresh seven days a week. The restaurant, which also has a banquets and catering division, provides great food and great value for any occasion.
The Providence Center is at the forefront of innovative approaches to behavioral health care designed to meet the changing needs of the more than 10,000 people served each year. Since TPC opened its doors in 1969, it has been a community fixture, providing people from all walks of life with mental health and substance abuse services in their homes, schools and neighborhoods. In addition to comprehensive high quality behavioral health services, TPC gives people the tools they need to succeed. Through 39 programs and wrap around services including food and housing, job training, legal services, primary health care and wellness activities TPC helps people succeed.