{"id":9044,"date":"2019-05-13T09:51:31","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T13:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=9044"},"modified":"2019-05-28T16:44:11","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T20:44:11","slug":"partner-spotlight-tristan-lee-jersey-mikes-subs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/partner-spotlight-tristan-lee-jersey-mikes-subs\/","title":{"rendered":"Partner Spotlight: Tristan Lee, Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Each month, dedicated volunteers or community partners will be recognized for the time and talents dedicated to Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tristan Lee, owner of three local Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs locations, said he was drawn to the company because of the connection to the community.<\/p>\n<p>Each Jersey Mike\u2019s location chooses a local charity to work with and help fundraise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Jersey Mike\u2019s culture is all about giving back,\u201d said Lee. \u201cAnd what better way to give back to our community than to reach out to our schools. Schools are the heart of any community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lee\u2019s stores each have individual partnerships with neighboring schools. He also has sponsored Adopt A+ Grants through the Virginia Beach Education Foundation (VBEF).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach year we have helped VBEF fundraise with our $2 sub coupons,\u201d he explained. \u201cEach coupon used donated $1 to the Virginia Beach Education Foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe VBEF week is one of my favorite events we do, because we see so many new faces and are able to reach a wide network,\u201d said Lee. \u201cWorking with our school division and with our neighboring schools, I feel like I\u2019m giving back to our future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During Teacher Appreciation Week, Lee and his Jersey Mike\u2019s locations gave back by offering more than 10,000 VBCPS teachers and full-time staff a free sandwich.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChildren are our future. Schools are important. Teachers work hard,\u201d said Lee. \u201cIf I can provide a teacher with something for lunch, it\u2019s the least I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Tristen-JerseyMikes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9043 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Tristen-JerseyMikes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"alt=&quot;&quot;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Tristen-JerseyMikes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Tristen-JerseyMikes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Tristen-JerseyMikes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Tristen-JerseyMikes-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Become a volunteer or community partner today and make a difference in student\u2019s lives. For more information on volunteering visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vbschools.com\/community\/volunteers_partners\/partners_in_education\">vbschools.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each month, dedicated volunteers or community partners will be recognized for the time and talents dedicated to Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). 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