Thank you to all of the participating businesses, here is the tally as of March 27th 8:30 a.m.:
- 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 Pr
oduce
- Wing Dome
- Beer Junction
- Capers
- Red Cup Espresso
- West Seattle Farmers Market
- City Mouse Studio
- Many Moons Trading Co.
- Tacos Guaymas West Seattle
- Meryl Schenker Photography
Original Message:
A group of 19 West Seattle businesses have organized a community fundraising effort to benefit victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. A portion of proceeds from sales on Sunday, March 27th will be donated to Peace Winds Japan and Knk International. 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
Dave Montoure, co-owner of the West 5 restaurant, came up with the concept. Montoure, who lived in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan for several years felt that he had to do something to support the Japanese communities that had become his extended family. The idea began with West 5 and quickly spread to other West Seattle restaurants and bars. Energized by the opportunity to help reduce suffering in Japan, other West Seattle retail businesses jumped on board. Business include (and more are being added):
- 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
- Meryl Schenker Photography
West Seattle businesses who would like to participate are warmly welcomed and are encouraged to contact Dave Montoure directly. 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.
