Charleston Gaillard Center Announces Results of Fundraising Match with Tito's Handmade Vodka

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Charleston Gaillard Center Raises $10,420 in Fundraising Match with Tito’s Handmade Vodka

October 1​, 2020 – Charleston, SC – On September 30, the ​Charleston Gaillard Center premiered a special Lowcountry Listens performance with C ​ harlton Singleton and Contemporary Flow​ sponsored by ​Tito’s Handmade Vodka a ​ nd ​Republic National Distributing Company​. ​Tito’s matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 donations made through the Gaillard Center’s website and Facebook.​ The Gaillard Center is thrilled to announce it raised $5,420 in donations from patrons. With Tito’s generous donation, the Gaillard Center raised a total of $10,420 to continue providing the Lowcountry with unforgettable experiences.

Catherine Brack, Director of Development, stated, “We are so pleased that this partnership with Tito's Handmade Vodka encouraged the Charleston community to support the work of our incredible team at the Gaillard. Charlton Singleton's finale performance of Lowcountry Listens was the perfect vehicle for this match challenge, and we could not be happier with the results."

The Charlton Singleton and Contemporary Flow performance is still available for viewers to enjoy for free on the Gaillard Center’s YouTube channel here: h ​ ttps://youtu.be/xR2Jlib3s-U​.

Tune in on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm for a compilation of the last five Lowcountry Listens performances on gaillardcenter.org, Facebook, or YouTube.

ABOUT LOVE, TITO’S T​he Love, Tito’s evolution started in Austin, Texas. Tito was new to the vodka business, still struggling to make ends meet while rewriting the Texas codebook to building the first legal distillery in the state of Texas. One day he got a phone call from a local nonprofit asking if he would donate a couple cases of vodka for a fundraising event. Tito agreed, and showed up with several cases and the thought that this would be a great opportunity for folks to taste his new vodka. “If you like it, tell 20 of your closest friends,” he said… and they did. They liked the vodka and​ they told their friends - not just about the vodka, but also about how Tito would donate it to

support charity events, just like he’d done for them. The phone started to ring more often, and Tito’s fell into the “charity event” business.

As the company grew, Tito empowered each and every member of the team, regardless of their role, to support the causes they were passionate about in their local communities. As Tito’s Handmade Vodka continued to gain momentum across the country, involvement in philanthropy grew in tandem. The more people who joined the Tito’s family, the more hearts and hands were out in the world spreading love and goodness, with Tito’s behind them all the way.

Every time a member of the Tito’s Team reached out to extend a hand, to make a difference, to say “Thank you for inviting us to help the cause,” they signed off with “Love, Tito’s.” This salutation became a mantra, which turned into a movement. Love, Tito’s is now a force, a group of individuals giving back to causes, efforts and organizations that move them. Through Love, Tito’s, the team has supported thousands of causes – lending a hand to rebuild communities after devastation, spreading joy to those who need a little more, and protecting the environment we all share.

The goal of Love, Tito’s is simple: to turn spirits into love and goodness. Make the world a better place—in whatever way moves you; find your passion, and get involved. With the help of our nonprofit friends and family, Love, Tito’s can continue to give back in more impactful ways, and keep spreading the love more and more.

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ABOUT THE CHARLESTON GAILLARD CENTER: The Charleston Gaillard Center is a 501c3 nonprofit performing arts organization in Charleston, South Carolina, committed to enriching lives through unforgettable experiences. Throughout the year, we provide exceptional programming and vibrant educational opportunities for the community.

Please consider a contribution as we continue to find innovative ways to connect, inspire and entertain. ​Donate to support the arts in your community.​ ​You can learn more about our educational resources and programming at gaillardcenter.org.

Coming up at the Charleston Gaillard Center:

Final Lowcountry Listens Compilation on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm.

Five-Year Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 18 at 7pm.

Stop Light Observations on Friday, November 20 at 8pm. ###