Tao Cares
Tao Group Hospitality Cares is the philanthropic and charitable arm of Tao Group Hospitality.
Mission Statement
Tao Group Hospitality Cares is committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, supporting causes that matter most to our team members and our diverse global guest base. We partner with a wide range of organizations, with a focused commitment on autism awareness and inclusion, youth homelessness, cancer research, and food insecurity. By leveraging our portfolio of world-class venues across global markets, Tao Group Hospitality Cares creates opportunities for team members to give back through meaningful partnerships and exclusive volunteer experiences.
Our 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in New York City
2025 Year in Review
$142,479
Raised for cancer research for the American Cancer Society, including +625 team members walking for Making Strides for Breast Cancer USA
501 Certifications
From front-of-house team members in sensory inclusion training
$23,295
Raised for Covenant House for annual Sleepout with 8 team members
200 Women
Received back-to-work kits as they re-entered the workforce during Women Empowerment Month
79 Children
Received holiday gifts from 48 Tao Group venues or departments through our internal Adopt-A-Family Program
$92,429
Donated to local charities, schools and organizations enhancing our communities in 2025
$55,800
Granted to team members through our Team Member Relief Fund to help 124 team members
$58,311.30
Raised from sale fundraising for Autism Acceptance Month
1,300+ Narcan Kits
Distributed to team members across all markets
3,969 Connections
During virtual Mental Health Awareness Campaign
4100+ Meals
Donated for holiday giving and 50 team members helping to pack towards holiday meals
40+
Fundraisers and charity events held in our venues throughout NYC, Chicago, Las Vegas and Los Angeles
$15,000
Donated via holiday meals and in/house initiatives
900+ Charitable Guests
Brought to our venues with new ‘Party for a Purpose’ initiative
Signature Programs
World Autism Awareness
For the seventh consecutive year, Tao Group Hospitality Cares will participate in World Autism Awareness Month including sensory inclusion training for all employees and expanding the work-study programs for students with autism within Tao Group Hospitality venues. This is made possible through donations to charities like Eden II Programs, Autism Speaks and Kulture City.
Sensory Inclusion
In partnership with Kulture City, Tao Group Hospitality will become one of the first global hospitality groups to have sensory inclusive restaurants. Staff members at each venue have completed a training program regarding how to welcome and host guests with sensory needs. Additionally, each venue will have sensory inclusion packs (including headphones, a weighted blanket, visual feeling thermometer, fidget spinner, stress ball, and a KC VIP Lanyard) for families to borrow while they are dining in the venues.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Tao Group Hospitality Cares supports Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating 10% of proceeds from select food and beverage specials throughout the month of October to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, Tao Group Hospitality employees participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, and are the leading team with over 500 walkers each year.
Youth Development
Tao Group Hospitality partners with Food Education Fund in New York and SECTA in Las Vegas to offer high school students culinary summer internship programs designed to set them up for long-term career success. In addition, we collaborate with PS226 in New York to provide five students with autism each year the opportunity to participate in a work-study program across three of our kitchens, helping build skills and confidence in a supportive environment.
Homeless Youth Support
Tao Group Hospitality Cares supports development for homeless youth through a partnership with the Covenant House in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and through the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth in Las Vegas. In an act of solidarity and support for the Covenant House, every year Tao Group Hospitality team members sleep outside so homeless youth don’t have to, raising funds for simple everyday needs in the shelter such as healthcare, meals, and career readiness training.
Volunteer Opportunities
In addition to supporting company-wide programs, Tao Group Hospitality team members give back throughout the year by packing and serving meals, mentoring youth, volunteering at charitable galas, assembling necessity bags for women, and collecting gifts for children in need during the holiday season.
Partner Organizations
Tao Group Hospitality Cares strives to make a positive impact on the communities and individuals Tao Group Hospitality serves, supporting causes that are most meaningful to its employees in addition to their diverse group of guests. They work with numerous organizations, specifically supporting causes related to youth development, health and wellness, and cancer research. Learn more about our community partners and how you can get involved with their efforts today.
Connect With Us
Do you want to help participate or partner with Tao Group Hospitality Cares? Please feel free to follow us on Instagram to learn more about upcoming fundraising and volunteer opportunities.
