Testimonials

"Generous Neighbors like you strengthen the foundations of our community. Thanks to your gift of $215.60 for 8 volunteers contributing their time at an off-site concession event, the Y is better equipped to reach more people in our neighborhood. We see neighbors like you as exceptional Y advocates. Your gifts communicate generosity. They also communicate thoughtfulness, understanding and a sincere appreciation of how the Y can invest the resources you gave into programs dedicated to changing lives. We know you're someone who takes special pride in helping the Y fulfill its promise to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, background or income, can learn, grow and thrive. Thank you for caring about people served by our programs and our mission. The Y couldn't do it without you."

Jaime Gambaccini, Executive Director, Patrick Henry Family YMCA


"I've always loved Papa John's food and now I have another reason to spread the word about Papa John's! It's not often that companies these days offer such personal, friendly, and prompt service, and I must say that I am very impressed!!"

Margaret Williams


"Thank you for your generous gift and support of CCHASM."

Board & Staff - CCHASM


"We love Papa John's Pizza. They provide opportunities for our youth non-profit program to fundraise."

Alicia Williams - Cap City Ballerz


"At the June Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon one of the winning drawings was two large pizzas from your company. As a new member Holly Seon-Wilson, A Toast to Canvas, I was pleasantly surprised to have won this. The pizzas will certainly be appreciated at our next team meeting. Thank you so very much."

Holly Seon-Wilson - A Toast to Canvas


"Thank you for the generous donation for our Vacation Bible School. We had a great week. I look forward to working with you on other projects in the future. Thank you."

Christine Knakal - Springrun Presbyterian Church


"Thank you for your generous donation to the Silent Auction that is part of our Fall Festival at St. Luke's United Methodist Church that will be held on October 25, 2014. It means so much that you were willing to help us in our journey to serve God through our community. May God bless you."

Margaret Anderson - Fall Festival Coordinator


"On behalf of our entire team, we appreciate the partnership and support from Papa John's in making the Virginia529 College Savings 250 and Federated Auto Parts 400 an amazing NASCAR event. Thank you for all you continue to do in making our race weekends successful. We couldn't do it without you!"

Jaque Frame - Richmond International Raceway


"Thank you for Papa John's generous donation of pizza to the Leaders of the New School Back-to-School Special held on Saturday, August 23, 2014. The event was a big success, and made even greater with your contribution, which helped to feed over 200 children and families in the eastern Henrico community."

Myron Davis, CEO - Unity Community Outreach Center


"Thank you for extending the generous discount for our Back to School party. All of the kids were so excited when they saw Papa John's pizza!"

Vanessa Reyes - Big Brothers Big Sisters


"Thank you very much for your generous donation in memory of my beautiful daughter, Katie Anderson. I will miss her forever and always."

Carolyn McKann


"I am writing to thank you for your donations for our Career and Technical Education teacher in-service. The teachers were excited about the wonderful door prizes we had. We had an upbeat back to school event for approximately 200 teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, Technology, Trade and Industrial, Marketing and Business Education. Recognition for your company was listed on the agenda. Thank you again for your kind donation."

Barb Hancock-Henley - CTE Program Manager


"On behalf of the Chesterfield County government, it's employees, and it's United Way Campaign Committee, I am writing to express appreciation for your support of our 2014 United Way Campaign through Papa John's donation to the Donor Appreciation Gift that we will present to each and every one of our employees who chooses to become a United Way donor. Your donation was extremely generous! I believe our employees will appreciate your generosity and be excited about the additional opportunities your donations provides them to buy Papa John's for their families. Thank you for your willingness to recognize the generosity of the county employees who choose to donate to our United Way Campaign, and for your support, through the United Way's efforts, of those in our community who need assistance to meet their basic needs. On behalf of our county, our community, and the beneficiarys of United Way's programs, thank you for your donation."

Tara McGee - Chesterfield County Government - Donor Appreciation Gift Committe Chairman


"As far as boxtops go, since we primarily promote our free community events, I don't have much data on success rates. However, I can say with confidence that for the level of resources and time spent, there is no better way to reach our target audience than landing in the hands of nearly 2000 who live and work nearby. We have been appreciative of being able to promote a variety of free family friendly events through the boxtops and partnership with you guys."

Marcy Durrer - Recreation Program Director - Hanover County Parks & Recreation


"The Cheer Challenge All-Star (CCA) Booster Club would like to thank you for making a donation to our County Battle raffle basket table. We had over 15 baskets for people to win during this event and we were able to raise over $500! This basket raffle was a huge success thanks to your generosity and support."

Mark Pinney - Cheer Challenge All-Star Booster President


"I cannot thank you enough for facilitating such an awesome fundraiser! You have made this experience so memorable for so many students, teachers and the entire CTES family! I know how much time and energy you and your crew from Papa John's put into tonight's fundraiser. It was amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better night."

Suzanne Wetzel - Colonial Trail Elementary - PTA Fundraiser Chair


"The Southern Knights Cruisers would like to thank you for your generous support of our 15th annual Southern Knights Cruisers Veterans Car & Bike Show on October 4, 2014. With your participation and contributions, we were able to raise over $24,000, which was $7,000 more than last year. The donations willl be divided between the Virginia Wounded Warriors Program, the Fisher House and McGuire Veterans Hospital, which all helps our country's veterans and their families."

Ricky Williams - President, Southern Knights Cruisers


"Thank you for being a part of our Second Annual Sophie House Collaborate to Eradicate Breast Cancer 5K! We had wonderful participation from our community and partners again this year! Please accept our sncerest appreciation for your sponsorship! The event would not have been possible without and was greatly enhanced by your involvement!"

Kimberly Braine-Tillem - Founder/Executive Director - The Sophie House


"I just wanted to thank you and your team at Papa John's for your huge contribution to our Christmas Mother program this year, 2014. Your donation to our auction contributed a lot to it's success. Also, we were able to use some of your generous coupons to feed our work crews at our Christmas distribution center earlier this month. And, all the coupons were a huge hit with our clients and volunteers at the center. Everyone was just so excited to get "free Papa John's" coupons when they came to select gifts for their children for Christmas this year. Believe me, they brought bright lights into their eyes and frequently said..."We love Papa John's Pizza!". Thanks to each and all of you for helping make Christmas that much more merry for the folks in the community. We wish you and your team a very Merry Christmas and a new year filled with happiness and peace."

Anne Kalemjian & The Christmas Committee - Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother


"Thank you for your recent contribution to the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother fundraising auction held on November 8th at the Cultural Center of India. It was through the generosity of folks like you that we were able to have such a successful event. Additionally, everyone enjoyed the venue, the good food, and had a lot of fun bidding on some very exciting silent and live auction items. And successful we were! Through the support of our community we were able to raise more than $46,000. This year's auction was a roaring success! This amount will enable the Christmas Mother to achieve our mission of providing toys, clothing, and food for many needy children in our own area. These gifts will make the eyes of children shine brightly at Christmas this year. We are especially appreciative of your generosity during these difficult economic times. Thank you for sharing your blessings with those less fortunate in our own neighborhoods."

Diane Stark - 2014 Christmas Mother - Christmas Mother Chesterfield/Colonial Heights


"Thank you for the donation of fundraiser cards for our recent Golf Tournament for Missions! Though we had a rainy day to contend with, we were able to raise $3400 to help with our mission's projects and had a great time of fellowship. Thank you again and may God bless you in the coming year."

Brenda Green - Middle District Baptist Association Administrator


"The Pink Ribbons of Hope Event held at Meadowbrook Country Club on August 25, 2015 was a huge success. Through generous donations like yours coupled with the various game day activities, we were able to raise just over $11,500 for Massey Cancer Center. Truly awesome! All funds raised were sent to Massey Cancer Center and will be used for continuing research and the development of solutions for the treatment and ultimate elimination of breast cancer. We are humbled by the generosity displayed, and truly appreciate the part you played in helping us to achieve all that we did. Your willingness to support this worthy cause is meaningful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for support Meadowbrook’s Pink Ribbons of Hope event!"

Susan Gallienne - Meadowbrook's Pink Ribbons of Hope


"Thank you for your generous donation of several auction items to The Steward School 2016 Gala Auction. The Gala was attended by hundreds of parents, faculty, alumni, and guests and raised over $70,000 for the school. Our trip to the "Wild West" was a huge success because of donors like you"

Clay Caperton Reynolds and Ann Slyh - The Steward School


"Thank you for your generous donation of pizza for a year and a catered meal for 10 to the silent auction at our A Night at the Theatre event to benefit Housing Families First. Guests donned their Oscar-worthy best and made their way down the red carpet for a celebration of the Golden Age of Hollywood. The winter fundraiser, presented by the NACE-Richmond and Richmond Magazine, raised $40,000 to help families move out of homelessness and into safe, affordable permanent housing."

Beth Vann-Turnbull - Housing Families First


"Thank you for another great year at Robinson's Theater's 3 on 3 basketball tournament. The Papa John's sponsorship is great to have on board with pizzas, prizes, swag, and your presence. We look forward to a year of growth through our arts, fitness, and nutrition programs and events for Church Hill because of sponsors like you!"

Betsy Hart - Robinson Theater


This year’s Relay for Life event at Pocahontas Middle School was exceptional and most of that was because of our last minute partnership. You and your company are incredible. I have always loved your product and I did purposely look to push our Relay efforts towards your company based on the product and reputation, alone. What we got in return was far greater than we could have imagined. The Lauderdale location was phenomenal. Their professionalism, on a busy Saturday was truly commendable. The turned out more pizzas than we had originally asked for and when we called for a “third order” at 8:00pm, without blinking, your team made it happen. The “Dollars for Dough” pizza coupon code idea is simply brilliant. I was surely impressed by how quickly you made that happen. Again, far above every expectations. Our thoughts are that we will look to expand our relationship into many of our school ventures. Partnering with Papa John’s will be a Pocahontas Middle School staple. You are an amazing company run by truly exceptional people. Thank you!

Mr. Jimmy Milcarek - Pocahonotas Middle School


Thank you for your donation of Pizza for a Year certificate and prize pack to the Children's Museum of Richmond's Twilight Carniball Destination: Havana! fundraising gala. The event was wildly successful thanks to the generous support from the community. the museum welcomed over 400 guests to this evening of Cuban music, food and fun! Thanks to your help, $159,000 was raised to benefit the Scholarship Fund, which allows us to provide exceptional programs for children in our community who cannot afford to pay admission. Your help advanced the museum's mission of creating innovative learning experiences for all children and those who support them that inspire the next generation of creative probelm solvers. We look forard to future partnership opportunities and hope you will consider a donation for Carniball 2017.

Mary Beth Yates, Development manager - Children's Museum of Richmond


On behalf of all the children and adults whith whom we partner with, I would like to thank you for your dedication to our mission at Easter Seals UCP. By supporting the 15th annual "Crystal" Eggstravaganza the funding will allow us to continue expansion of our services to now include early intervention, services for autism and respite services. At Easter Seals UCP we serve without limits those of all ages with all levels of disabilities every day. Thank you for your kind gift valued at $200 for the Eggstravanganza. Your contribution ensures that all children and adults living with disabilities throughout Virginia will continue to receive the wonderful support and experiences that Easter Seals UCP provides every day. Your donations are making a huge impact! People like you help make Virginia a more welcoming community for children and adults with disabilities. For that, we cannot thank you enough and together we can achieve better days.

Melba Gibbs, Director of Development - Easter Seals UCP