Foodies + New Friends: Reno | Benefit for Veterans Care Charity at Calafuria – Reno, NV

More Than a Meetup ??

Different cities. Different local restaurant. New people per gathering. One featured cause in each state. $10 of each sales goes towards the featured cause.

For Nevada gatherings, we're supporting Veterans Care Charity, a nationwide force of compassion led by the indomitable Bob Martin a gruff, Vietnam-era veteran with a heart as fierce as his service.

A sack of socks. A hygiene kit. A teddy bear clutched by a child in a disaster relief center. These aren’t just items—they’re dignity restored, hope delivered, humanity affirmed. Veterans Care Charity doesn’t just distribute supplies; they distribute second chances.

This dinner series is for those who wish to network on a more intimate scale rather than a crowd of 100.

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HOW DOES THIS WORK?

When you sign up, we will send a welcoming message and questionnaire regarding your age group, hobbies, interests, and other fun facts. If you don't receive a message within 5 minutes of signing up, please message us!

These outings are intended to help people make friends. These are not dating gatherings. ????? ?????

Our pages are set to $USD ??

The pin ?? on the map is the likely restaurant we'd choose after the final lineup, may it may change depending on the registrants' dietaty preferences. These gatherings are not directly related to the restaurants we select, but are simply based on reservations via Opentable or Resy.

Check out our feature in Eventbrite's 2025 TRNDS report about embracing the micro-event trend.

Email us at ermantourageimpact@gmail.com for info prior to signing up if you'd like, for partnerships, or to add your business to our venue roster!

Interested in supporting in other ways? Hop off Eventbrite to become a monthly member on our official site, Foodies + New Friends. Sign up there for portion of monthly memberships are donated to local food banks. Everytime you join a table, we support a family by putting dinner on theirs!

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Coverage ??
Cincinnati Magazine interview

Good Morning Washington interview

Here’s our feature on Fox 11 Los Angeles!

Check out our feature in Nashville news station Fox 17

Lewiston, Maine News

*Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. A paid ticket simply makes you more committed to actually showing up, supports our team's endeavors, and contributes to the featured cause.

*If you sign up the day of, there's a risk of already reaching our maximum attendees for the night or not having enough signups to keep a reservation. Simply email addvengers@addventuresco.com for info prior to signing up if you'd like.

Our vision is simple: we take the no gimmicks approach to networking. No need for yet another app to take up space on your phone - just four walls and a roof and good food for people to connect :) We coordinate with you directly, human-to-human. ??

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Check out our other endeavor TheComeunityProject.com and see how we use our platform to help families in need. Campaigns include family medical emergencies, bucket lists, and more.

Testimonials??

"It was so great! I will share pictures of food and if you need anywhere to share the experience! You did it better than AI! All of us were from different parts of the world, somehow having similar interests even though the age was different. Super cozy and friendly and amazing. We had one birthday (Persephone) so we gave her a cake!Thanks for hosting and looking forward to more events!" -Korina from Munich

"Hey, just wanted to give an update months later. I ended up forming a long term friend from this event and am very grateful. Thank you for helping set it up!" - Daritza from Austin

“It was a great event, Erman - thanks -- great group, friendly environment, and a really good way to be introduced to people.... “ - Ron from NYC, dinner with creatives edition

“The organizers did a great job coordinating this event. It was a great selection of people, good vibes all around, and such a fun time. Perfect if you’re looking to connect and make new friends!” -Eden from Los Angeles

“I went in not knowing what to expect, but this ended up being such a great experience. The group was fun and easy to connect with, and the overall vibe felt very natural, not forced or awkward at all. We had great conversations, lots of laughs, and I genuinely enjoyed meeting everyone. We’ve even stayed in touch and plan to meet up again, which says a lot. Would absolutely do this again.” -Claudia from Miami

“I’m glad to say that the events that Erman and his team have put together have surpassed my expectations! I’m also satisfied with how well they have been curated towards my interests and schedule. The uniqueness of these experiences have been much more enjoyable than I could’ve imagined!” -Michael D. from Virginia Beach

More about Veterans Care Charity

Through strong partnerships with respected organizations like The Salvation Army, we have distributed over 700,000 pairs of socks, thousands of hygiene kits, blankets, and essential disaster relief items — ensuring support reaches those who need it most.

Our mission remains firmly centered on housing initiatives, community health, and the empowerment of veterans, their families, and individuals facing hardship nationwide. We believe no hero — and no person in need — should ever face homelessness, hunger, or neglect.