Bi-Lo Raises $2,380 to Benefit Eliada

Funds raised through charity golf tournament will benefit children in need.

This year, Bi-Lo distributed more than $5.6 million raised through the tournament to non-profit organizations throughout the Southeast in communities where they operate supermarkets. Fifteen charities in the Asheville area were the recipient of more than $67,000 in grants.

“A passionate commitment to our community is one of core values at Bi-Lo,” said Bi-Lo president and CEO Brian Hotarek. “Our responsibility and dedication don’t end at the edge of a Bi-Lo parking lot. At Bi-Lo, we don’t give because it looks good. We give because it is good.”

On a local level, the Patton Avenue Bi-Lo has been a steadfast friend of Eliada for many years. Bi-Lo staff members have organized casual dress days, where individuals pay to dress in blue jeans while working, and donated the proceeds to Eliada. They have sponsored special events, held car washes, organized bake sales, and donated food for holiday meals.

According to Eliada CEO Mark Upright, “All of the students, families, and staff members at Eliada are extremely grateful to Bi-Lo. It is strong community connections like this one that have sustained Eliada for more than a century.”

About Bi-Lo
Bi-Lo, headquarted in Mauldin, SC, operates 222 supermarkets in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Tennessee, employing approximately 17,000 people. The company has a strong commitment to community involvement through philanthropy, supporting charitable organizations assisting children, hunger relief, and education.

About Eliada
Eliada is a 103 year old non-profit agency serving North Carolina’s children and families. Founded in 1903 by Dr. Lucius Compton as a home for women and children, Eliada’s full service continuum includes NAEYC accredited Child Development Services (Pre School, After School, Summer Camp, More at Four); Residential and Day Treatment for children and adolescents; In Home services; Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care; and Therapeutic Recreation services. The agency enters its second century with pride, committed to the fulfillment of its mission statement: Helping Children Succeed.