At Loren’s Alcohol-Free Beverages, we understand the importance of giving back to the community and supporting causes that align with our core values. We appreciate your interest in requesting a donation from our business. To streamline the process and ensure transparency, we have established the following guidelines:

1. Eligibility Criteria:

  1. We primarily consider donation requests from non-profit organizations, public schools, and community groups.
  2. The organization or cause should be located in Central Indiana.
  3. We prioritize organizations and initiatives focusing on public education, literacy, visual arts, and mental health.

2. Donation Requests:

  1. All donation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected], including the following information:
    1. Name and description of the organization
    2. Contact information (name, phone number, email address, mailing address)
    3. Purpose of the donation request
    4. Amount or type of donation requested – be as specific as possible
    5. Intended use of the donation
  2. Donation requests should be submitted at least 30 days before the event or initiative to allow for proper evaluation and processing.

3. Evaluation and Selection Process:

  1. We carefully review each donation request received. We evaluate requests based on our eligibility criteria and focus areas.
  2. Due to the volume of requests we receive, we may be unable to fulfill every donation request, even if they meet our guidelines.
  3. Priority will be given to representatives of organizations who consistently shop at Loren’s Alcohol-Free Beverages.
  4. We may request additional information or arrange a meeting with the organization to understand its work and impact better.

4. Ineligible Requests:

  1. If the donation request is for a specific fundraising event, alcohol consumption should not be the central activity of the event. Ex: wine or beer tasting event
  2. We do not donate to fundraising events co-sponsored by Big Alcohol brands or distribution companies representing Big Alcohol brands.
  3. Donations to individuals or personal fundraisers are generally not considered.
  4. Sponsorships for events or programs primarily benefiting commercial entities or for-profit activities are not within the scope of our donation program.

5. Communication and Notification:

  1. We will respond to donation requests within a reasonable timeframe.