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HAB911

(8,811 posts)
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 10:35 AM Sep 2018

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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Red Hen: Labor Day Update (Original Post) HAB911 Sep 2018 OP
Classy people! redstatebluegirl Sep 2018 #1
Great to hear they're doing well. CatMor Sep 2018 #2
Good news empedocles Sep 2018 #3
The avalanche of BS from the other side tends to drown out the good news sometimes... Wounded Bear Sep 2018 #4
This is encouraging as it shows there are more decent people in the country than trump's deplorables brush Sep 2018 #5
Wonderful news. Scarsdale Sep 2018 #6
K & R SunSeeker Sep 2018 #7
I'm so glad to hear this catrose Sep 2018 #8
wow, thanks! HAB911 Sep 2018 #9
Thank you! lucca18 Sep 2018 #10
My Heart is warm onethatcares Sep 2018 #11
Sarah Huckabee Sanders must be fuming that they're still open and thriving. Power 2 the People Sep 2018 #12
Yep. Bet she lives under the delusion that she is universally treestar Sep 2018 #15
I'm guessing the orange anus is the one that is really fuming Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #16
-- a gift card you will never use. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #13
Why mess with things, the Red Hen has already payed it forward Brother Buzz Sep 2018 #18
Actually............... HAB911 Sep 2018 #19
Hey, ya done good. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #20
Glad to hear they are OK blue-wave Sep 2018 #14
Good news! mountain grammy Sep 2018 #17

Wounded Bear

(58,436 posts)
4. The avalanche of BS from the other side tends to drown out the good news sometimes...
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 10:39 AM
Sep 2018

Thanks for the update!

Good to see the Red Hen is doing well.

brush

(53,467 posts)
5. This is encouraging as it shows there are more decent people in the country than trump's deplorables
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 10:50 AM
Sep 2018

It bodes well for November.

GOTV!

HAB911

(8,811 posts)
9. wow, thanks!
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 11:54 AM
Sep 2018

Think I'll get one. Anyone that sees it and has half a brain would know it's meaning without being confrontational. I live in a the stand your ground state so shy from confrontations

Power 2 the People

(2,437 posts)
12. Sarah Huckabee Sanders must be fuming that they're still open and thriving.
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 12:17 PM
Sep 2018

She probably told her family "watch this,I'll put them out of business" as she tweeted about the incident. Boy did that backfire.

Brother Buzz

(36,212 posts)
16. I'm guessing the orange anus is the one that is really fuming
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 12:58 PM
Sep 2018

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The Red Hen Restaurant should focus more on cleaning its filthy canopies, doors and windows (badly needs a paint job) rather than refusing to serve a fine person like Sarah Huckabee Sanders. I always had a rule, if a restaurant is dirty on the outside, it is dirty on the inside!


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3Hotdogs

(12,207 posts)
13. -- a gift card you will never use.
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 12:29 PM
Sep 2018

You probably figured this out for yourself but maybe donate it to a local shelter or volunteer rescue squad.

HAB911

(8,811 posts)
19. Actually...............
Tue Sep 4, 2018, 07:46 AM
Sep 2018

I instructed the owners to KEEP the money and not send me the card, the money was meant for the owners and employees. Otherwise your idea is a good one!

blue-wave

(4,313 posts)
14. Glad to hear they are OK
Mon Sep 3, 2018, 12:35 PM
Sep 2018

And after the terrible threats they are still able to stand strong and help the community! Wonderful people. I will visit if ever in the area.

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