Area restaurants support children with special needs through fundraising effort

Valentine’s Fundraiser to Benefit Vermont Family Network
Vermont Family Network (VFN) is partnering with several area restaurants to raise money for children with special needs. A portion of the proceeds from the fundraiser which takes place February 1 through February 14 will be donated directly to Vermont Family Network. Throughout the 14 day fundraiser, the following restaurants will be donating proceeds from specified dessert sales to the non-profit organization.
□ The Windjammer: Donating $2 for each piece of Carrot Cake sold
□ Leunig's: Donating 10% of any dessert item sold
□ Shanty on the Shore: Donating $2 of each piece of Shanty's Key Lime Pie sold
□ The Dutch Mill: Donating $2 of each piece of Strawberry Shortcake or Bread Pudding sold
‘We are very grateful to the restaurants who are supporting Vermont Family Network by participating in this great fundraising event,’ said Jeff Morton, Director of Development & Communications at Vermont Family Network. ‘The money we raise in this fundraiser will go a long way in helping to meet the needs of children across the state.’
Vermont Family Network is a state-wide non-profit organization that promotes better health, education, and well-being for all children and families, with a focus on children and young adults with special needs.
"The Windjammer is proud to support Vermont Family Network's important work with children in our state," said Dan Phelan, General Manager of The Windjammer. "We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to give back to other great causes in the community and are impressed with the work that this organization is doing."