Red Hen: Labor Day Update
I purchased a Red Hen gift card I will never use and now receive email from them.
Dear Friend of the Hen,
It's been a long, strange couple of months. What was meant as a quiet, private act of conscience has turned into something much larger. As a result, we've been challenged in ways we never expected -- personally or as a business. We have also met wonderful people, had many hard but worthwhile conversations, and learned a lot about our country, our fellow Americans, and what it takes to live our convictions. We have been especially gratified by your expressions of support, and wish we had time to respond personally to each one.
We've received hundreds of donations to benefit our local women's shelter, our area food pantry, first responders -- fire, rescue, police -- veterans, our resurgent chapter of the NAACP, and those who suffer from inadequate shelter. It warms our hearts.
We're happy to report that we have arranged to pass along those donations in the forms that meet each group's needs and requirements. Some of them are receiving gift certificates to use as they like. Others requested that we arrange for fundraising events at the restaurant. Our terrific police and fire department -- who kept us safe and informed through some scary moments -- has declined any direct donation to officers for doing their duties, but we are working with local foundations to support their hard work.
Finally, despite the keenest wishes of some haters out there, the restaurant is doing very well. The dining room is filled to capacity most nights with local friends and travelers from all over the country, many of whom end up talking with each other between tables. It's a great, intimate atmosphere, full of positive feeling, warm light, and the scent of delicious food. Those evenings make it all worthwhile.
If you are in our area, please come for a visit. We'd love to meet you.
All my best,
Stephanie
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Thanks for the update!
Good to see the Red Hen is doing well.
reading this.
YAY, YAY, YAY
