Fund-raising Efforts Lessen Burden Of Winter Energy Costs For Thousands Of Wisconsin Residents

Culver's Raises Nearly $150,000 During "Week of Warmth" Through Partnerships With Energy Assistance Programs

PRAIRIE DU SAC, WIS (Wednesday, November 22, 2006) - Culver's restaurants throughout the state of
Wisconsin combined forces with energy assistance programs to raise nearly $150,000 during
Culver's inaugural Week of Warmth November 13 - 19.
Culver's 112 individually owned and operated restaurants raised the money through
offering each guest an opportunity to participate in a "Give a Buck, Get a Buck" certificate
program where their donation of one dollar went directly to a local energy assistance charity, and
the guest was also given a dollar-off certificate on their next Culver's Value Basket or dinner.
All money raised during the weeklong event will directly benefit families in the
community/county where it was raised. In addition, guests were able to give personal donations
in canisters available at each location.
"It is only November and there are already thousands of families falling behind in their
home-energy bills," said Timothy Bruer, honorary coordinator of the Keep Wisconsin Warm
Fund. "With the harshest months still to come, many families could face a difficult decision
between food, medication, heating and housing. The money raised during Culver's generous
weeklong effort will make a difference in the lives of thousands of children, adults and seniors
throughout Wisconsin."
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Culver's efforts raised more than $70,000 and along with the state of Wisconsin's 1-to-1
matching program for individual and nonutility company donations, will make a total of nearly
$150,000 available to those who need it throughout the state.
"At this time of year there are many people who fret over how they are going to pay for all
the gifts they want to purchase for their loved ones over the holiday season, while thousands of
families in Wisconsin face a far more serious situation of meeting the basic necessities of life,"
said Lea Culver, co-founder of Culver's. "Through the generosity of our guests and franchisees,
we hope this money not only helps those in need, but also reminds everyone that the season of
giving is not only about material gifts, but assisting your neighbor any way possible." Culver's
also donated $10,000 to the fund-raising effort.
To learn more about the Keep Wisconsin Warm Fund and how individuals and
companies can donate, please visit www.kwwf.org.
Culver's restaurants are independently owned and operated in more than 330 locations.
With the opening of Culver's first restaurant in Arizona, Arkansas and Tennessee, guests will be
able to enjoy their favorites in 19 states across the nation. The owner/operator concept has been a
cornerstone of growth for Culver's since the first location opened in Sauk City, Wisconsin, on
July 18, 1984. Culver's invests deeply in partnerships and programs, including its VIP
scholarship program, Culver's Cares™ charitable program and countless other franchise-driven
local efforts. Culver's is the recipient of numerous industry and community awards, including
the 2006 IFMA Silver Plate Award, 2005 Nation's Restaurant News' Golden Chain Award and
Wisconsin's Ernst & Young® Entrepreneur of the Year® Award. For more information on
Culver's locations, promotional programs, menu selections and other areas of interest, visit
www.culvers.com.

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