Summerwood

Summerwood Awards $29,500 in Scholarships

Earlier this year, a number of our team members applied for Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarships. Though not all of those who applied were selected, it’s important to us that we recognize the team members who had the courage to put themselves out there — and extend a little bit of financial support of our […]

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SUMMERWOOD SETS RECORDS WITH COMMUNITY GRANTS

Every year, Summerwood Taco Bell restaurants team up with the Taco Bell Foundation to give back to over 500 charitable organizations across the country. 2024 was a record-breaking year, with $28 million raised — over $1 million of which was proudly generated by us here at Summerwood. “This record investment is a testament to the […]

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Summerwood Surprises Angels Outreach with $50k Community Grant

For the third year in a row, we’ve secured a generous community grant from the Taco Bell Foundation for Angels Community Outreach, a New Jersey-based nonprofit committed to helping individuals and families in the community facing financial hardship. This year, the organization received $50,000, which is $10,000 above their requested amount and double what was […]

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Introducing the John A. Nasuti Scholarship!

Summerwood Corporation is pleased to announce the designation of the John A. Nasuti Scholarship! Formerly known as the Second Chance Scholarship, this program was inspired by Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship, which assists students in the pursuit of their passions. Many Summerwood team members have been proud Live Más recipients, however, not everyone can be […]

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Supporting Our Community: Summerwood Team Steps Up in a Time of Need

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Summerwood family for their selfless dedication to helping others once again and for demonstrating the incredible power of teamwork. On January 31, 2025, there was a tragic plane crash on Cottman Ave in Northeast Philadelphia. Many of the employees of our Taco Bell located just down the street […]

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Summerwood Serves Up a Second Chance at Greatness

The second time’s a charm for these scholarship winners! Summerwood created the Second Chance Scholarship as a way to financially support ambitious team members who’ve applied, but ultimately weren’t selected, for Taco Bell Foundation’s Live Más Scholarship. Hope lies in the Second Chance Scholarship. The funds are directly gifted from Summerwood, and winners are selected […]

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Summerwood Gives Back: $25,000 to Angels Community Outreach

“Your support means the world to us and to the families we serve.” – Angels Community Outreach Our company’s mission begins with a focus on “a passion to serve others…” and that continues to be a driving force in how we do business. We recently had the opportunity to make an impact in our community […]

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Celebrating Summerwood 2024 Live Más Winners!

In 2024, the Taco Bell Foundation will award $10 million in Live Más Scholarships, including more than $2 million to Taco Bell restaurant employees, thanks to generous donations from Taco Bell owners. Live Más is a passion-based scholarship program dedicated to students pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or working toward change in their […]

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Second Chances at Summerwood = $17, 500!

At Summerwood, we believe in second chances. That’s why we created the Second Chance Scholarship as a way to financially support ambitious team members who’ve taken a shot at landing one of Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarships, but haven’t won quite yet. We believe it takes courage just to apply! Summerwood’s Second Chance Scholarships Employees […]

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Summerwood & SW Philly Rotary Club Deliver Meals, Thanksgiving Cheer to Seniors

Every year for 27 years, Summerwood and our friends at the Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia – Eastwick have been preparing and delivering hearty comfort food to local seniors just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. After lower numbers during the pandemic, Summerwood and the Rotary Club are thrilled to continue this longstanding tradition with […]