Molson Coors recently marked the return of its Tap Into Change Program—in which proceeds of sales from Molson Coors products at select locations are donated to local LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations—by hosting a kickoff event at the Lake View nightspot Roscoe’s Tavern.
Tap Into Change runs through Aug. 31 at 14 participating locations, including SOFO
Tap, North End, Sidetrack, Big Chicks, Progress Bar, Charlie’s Chicago, DS Tequila, Meeting House, Cell Block, Splash, The Call, Jack Hammer, 2Bear Tavern Uptown and Roscoe’s Tavern.
This year, the company will donate $50,000 from proceeds of sales on Molson Coors products sold this summer to 13 local LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS organizations, including Legal Council for Health Justice, Howard Brown Health, Affinity Community Services & Legacy Project, Brave Space Alliance, Open Door Rehabilitation Center, Vital Bridges (Heartland Health Alliance), About Face Theatre, About Face Theatre, Center on Addison, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Chicagoland Exotic Animal Rescue—CLEAR, Leather Archives & Museum, TPAN (Test Positive Awareness Network) and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago.
The program, which first launched in Chicago 11 years ago, has now raised more than $700,000 for LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS nonprofits nationwide.