GIVING BACK
THE JOSEPH A. CEKOLA MEMORIAL FUND
Joseph A. Cekola’s (Big Joe’s) eldest son Nick is developmentally disabled, and was his closest confidant and friend. Big Joe valued the family unit, and worked tirelessly to keep his family intact, despite doctors’ recommendations to institutionalize Nick.
This unwavering support of family and others’ circumstances (especially those in similar family situations) lead to the Cekola children establishing a fund at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation in their father’s name. The Joseph A. Cekola Memorial Fund offers support to families of the developmentally disabled, and is just one way that the people behind Imperial work to support our communities.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
We love supporting events and nonprofits within our service areas. If your event takes place outside the state of Michigan, or those served by your nonprofit or event are largely from outside of the state, it may be cause for your application to be refused.
We prefer to support nonprofits whose missions support families (of all kinds), the family unit, or otherwise supports those that require assistance for their families. We also have a special focus on children, and anyone with social, emotional, mental, and especially physical limitations/handicaps.
Though we prefer to give to nonprofits that support these causes that are dear to us, we do give to others as well. Please give Imperial Beverage one month notice, if possible, to formulate our contribution.
100 Bottles of Beer
100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is a one of a kind community enrichment donation program – an extension of Imperial Beverage’s commitment to helping those who are helping others. These brewtiful boxes contain a variety of craft beers from the Imperial Beverage portfolio, ranging from hometown heroes to national and international all-stars. Dive in and you will find something worth sharing with any craft beer lover in your life.
