Empowering the LGBTQ and HIV communities since 1989.
ANNUAL EVENT
Join Us! April 29, 2021
Dining Out For Life Reimagined
Dining Out For Life (DOFL) is an annual fundraising event involving the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors, diners, and restaurants.
Historically, we receive a minimum of 25% of a diner’s bill in support of our programs and services at LGBT Life Center. DOFL 2021 will be dedicated to supporting our restaurant industry and we’ll be promoting past participating restaurants at no cost to you – waiving all donations for any restaurant that has participated in Dining Out For Life since we began 18 years ago.
Click here for a list of 2021 participating restaurants >>
Newly Participating Restaurants
Additionally, in an effort to support restaurants new to the Coastal Virginia food scene, restaurants that have never participated may join our DOFL family for a $250 flat fee.
Looking to Volunteer?
We are looking for volunteers who can help with the outreach and logistics leading up to the event. This could be in-person, virtual, or both, depending on your preference.
Please click here to read more about our volunteer opportunities >>
Donate to our mission
Click here to donate to LGBT Life Center in support of ending HIV in our community!
Participating is as easy as...
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Make plans to dine out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or any meal in-between.
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Invite everyone you know to do the same! Reservations are highly encouraged.
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Spread the word via email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram—everywhere!
Make your meals matter
Hey restauranteurs!
Join other participating restaurants as they open their doors and donate a portion of their sales to the cause.
We’re committed to promoting and marketing this event throughout the region. A wide variety of print collateral (table tents, check inserts, posters, and cocktail napkins) will be distributed to your restaurant and throughout Coastal Virginia. In addition, we’ll share a social media kit to give you ideas on how to promote the event to your customers. Plus, you’ll gain exposure via our website, a comprehensive media campaign (print, radio, and TV), and promotional emails to our 7,000+ subscribers.
Scroll down to the form below to sign up your restaurant.
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