While many know He’s Not Here for its iconic blue cups, the bar is gaining another, more philanthropic, reputation.
On Halloween, the popular Chapel Hill bar held a benefit night in memory of David Shannon, the UNC freshman found dead on Oct. 27.
The event brought in $3,017 for the David Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund, surpassing the bar’s $3,000 goal.
“It perfectly met our expectations,” said Fleming Fuller, general manager at He’s Not. “What would you expect from Tar Heels?”
The Shannon benefit is just one of many philanthropic events that He’s Not has hosted this semester.
Fuller said the bar has helped raise close to $20,000 for these causes this semester.
These initiatives include Relay for Life, the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation, Teach for America and Camp Kesem.
Sarah Ikalowych, a UNC student and He’s Not employee, said the bar is a sought-after place for benefit nights.
“It’s a win-win all around,” she said. “Why not do business and raise money for a good cause?”