H.E.L.P., initiated by the owners and franchisees of Figaro’s Italian Pizza, aims to make a significant, enduring impact on communities by supporting educational programs. This initiative was created in response to severe budget cuts in educational funding due to the worldwide recession, with the goal of preventing the decline of educational quality and maintaining the nation's competitiveness. Known as ‘Helping Education with Love and Pizza’, H.E.L.P. focuses on supporting U.S. based non-profit tax-exempt schools and entities through grants and fundraisers.
The H.E.L.P. Grants program is designed to support learning initiatives within local communities by providing resources to U.S.-based non-profit tax-exempt schools and other entities. The program backs educational programs that ensure children receive a high-quality education, aiming to prevent them from falling behind their international peers. H.E.L.P. Grants are directed towards mitigating the impacts of educational funding cuts by reinforcing the infrastructure that supports effective teaching and learning outcomes.