State of Confusion and STIR Announce November Charity Month with Partner Isabella Santos Foundation
Sister Restaurants State of Confusion and STIR will be donating a portion of their food and drink proceeds to local Charlotte charity for the month of November
Charlotte, NC - October 26, 2024 – Popular Charlotte Sister Restaurants, State of Confusion and STIR, are proud to announce their November Charity Month benefiting the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) for the second year in a row. Throughout November, both restaurants will donate a portion of all food and drink proceeds to ISF, a Charlotte-based 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to improving treatment options and care for rare pediatric cancers like neuroblastoma, which took the life of Isabella Santos at just seven years old. ISF funds groundbreaking research and clinical trials that focus on underfunded and often overlooked cancers, helping children receive the care they need to survive and thrive.
The donation efforts will include a portion of sales from food and beverages, as well as optional patron donations throughout the month. Brent Reid, General Manager at State of Confusion, and Sean McLain, General Manager at STIR, continue to lead the charge in their respective locations as part of their ongoing Charity Partners program. “Supporting our community has always been integral to our mission,” said Reid. “Giving back is another way we extend our love for hospitality beyond the restaurant walls,” added McLain.
During November, patrons are invited to enjoy their favorite cocktails and dishes at State of Confusion and STIR while also contributing to this important cause. Both restaurants will feature QR codes on every table, allowing guests to make additional donations to the Isabella Santos Foundation with ease. To further boost fundraising, both locations will host a special Black Friday Brunch on November 29, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with proceeds supporting ISF.
State of Confusion is located at 3500 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, NC 28217, and STIR can be found at 1422 South Tryon Street Suite 130, Charlotte, NC 28203.
About State of Confusion
State of Confusion is an authentic, lively and eclectic concept from the same team behind STIR, SquareOne Holdings. Featuring dishes from Latin America, New Orleans and the low-country region of the United States, State of Confusion serves up a fusion of made-from-scratch food like ceviche, wood-fired meats, sandwiches, and seafood boils. State of Confusion offers a robust bar menu featuring fresh agua frescas, ice-cold beer and cocktails like mojitos, margaritas and hurricanes on draft. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and brunch, with takeout available. Multiple indoor and outdoor hangout areas offer guests and groups a variety of options for dining in and special events. Connect with State of Confusion on Instagram and Facebook.
About STIR
STIR is the perfect restaurant for a casual lunch, elevated night out, or to sip on a cocktail with a dozen of our fresh oysters. STIR boasts an extensive lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menu. Believing that great food starts with fresh ingredients, STIR’s kitchen prepares everything from scratch. Their signature cold bar is stocked with fresh rotating oysters and seasonal seafood. Known for elevated craft cocktails & artisanal ice, STIR freezes and carves 300-pound blocks of ice into custom sizes while also blending their own cordials and syrups in-house. Cocktails are either barrel aged to impart richer & smoother oak flavors or placed on draft for crispness & carbonation. This attention to detail allows STIR to offer an experience like no other.
STIR is not only focused on partnering with local charitable organizations but is also heavily focused on giving back to their team members. SquareUp, the charitable organization created by STIR’s hospitality ownership company, assists employees who require financial support during times of economic hardship through the HOPE (Helping Our People in Emergencies) Fund. Donations range between $500 and $1,000 to help employees facing natural disasters, illness, injury or other emergencies.
Connect with STIR on Instagram and Facebook.
About the Isabella Santos Foundation
Established in 2007, The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is dedicated to eradicating pediatric cancer's devastating impact while honoring the legacy of Isabella Santos, a courageous neuroblastoma fighter. Through the TORCH initiative, ISF provides funding for clinical trials, basic science and translational research, and survivorship support at medical institutions across North and South Carolina, igniting transformational outcomes for rare pediatric cancer heroes.
For nearly two decades, ISF has raised over $14 million to expand research and treatment and support affected families. Partnering with Atrium Health and Levine Children’s Hospital, ISF funded clinical trials, developmental therapeutics and a top-tier MIBG therapy suite—one of 20 nationwide. In 2020, the Isabella Santos Rare & Solid Tumor Program launched with Levine Cancer Institute, aspiring to be a global hub for children with solid tumors and rare cancers.
Originating from one girl's mission, and carried forward by her loving mom, her family and the support of the Charlotte community, ISF's impact thrives and its ability to transform lives will endure for generations. Join our commitment to bring hope, healing and progress to young pediatric cancer heroes and their families.