UPDATE 4: West Seattle Businesses hosted Fundraising Day; Early reports look good
UPDATE 4: West Seattle Businesses hosted Fundraising Day; Early reports look good
Tracy Dart works on folding origami cranes at West 5 as a symbol of good wishes. According to Monica Monroe who is from Japan, the crane symbolizes good luck and folding one thousand of them will help your wishes come true.
The idea was that of West 5 owner Dave Montoure and Emi McKittrick of Harbor Properties.
Patrick Robinson
Tue, 03/22/2011
Early reports are that it's been a good turnout for the effort to benefit the victims of the disasters in Japan.
Event organizer Dave Montoure, owner of West 5 shared this morning, "Following up with all businesses today, should have an idea of what WS businesses raised by end of day, but won't have an idea what my corporate donations will look like as many of them are on 7 or 15 day invoice cycles.
By all accounts, looks like it was a huge success."
The list of businesses participating in a community fundraising effort to benefit victims of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters grew to 27 since it was first announced. A portion of proceeds from sales will be donated to Peace Winds Japan and Knk International.
The West Seattle Herald will post an update on the outcome of the event when that information becomes available but an anonymous donor has pledged to match all funds raised.
The two beneficiaries were selected to address three specific focus areas:
• first response to the disaster providing support to address immediate needs of food, medical attention and shelter;
• assisting individuals (with a focus on children) to cope with the lingering effects of post-disaster trauma;
• future disaster preparedness in rebuilding
- West 5
- Feedback Lounge
- Shadowland
- Easy Street Records & Café
- The Mission
- Porterhouse
- Beveridge Place Pub
- Skylark Café & Pub
- Bin 41
- The Bridge
- Mashiko
- Spring Hill
- Cherry Consignment
- Coffee to a Tea with Sugar
- Fresh Bistro
- Meander’s Kitchen
- Jak’s Grill
- West Seattle Produce
- Wing Dome
- Beer Junction
- Capers
- Red Cup Espresso
- West Seattle Farmers Market
- City Mouse Studio
- Many Moons Trading Co.
- Tacos Guaymas West Seattle
Community members who would like to donate and support the relief effort can find an updated list of participants and details for the day on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/westseattleforjapan
About Peace Winds Japan
Peace Winds Japan (PWJ) (www.peace-winds.org/en) is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization), dedicated to the support of people in distress, threatened by conflict, poverty, or other turmoil. With its headquarters in Japan, PWJ has been active in various parts of the world. Now, with the advent of the earthquake and tsunami, PWJ is focusing efforts in Japan.
About KnK International
KnK International (http://knk-network.org)is devoted to supporting disadvantaged youth in Asia and encouraging international friendships. In the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, KnK is focused on the support of people and children in the devastated area of Japan.
