Vermont Family Network (VFN) partnered with restaurants around the state to raise money for children with special needs. The Fundraiser took place February 1-14 and a portion of sales for specials identified by each participating restaurant were donated directly to Vermont Family Network to help support the work that the organization does with Children and families with special needs across the state. During the two-week period, the 10 restaurants raised $2,428.00 to support the state-wide non-profit organization.
Area restaurants present a check to Vermont Family Network in the amount of $2,428.00 for proceeds raised during the organization’s Valentine’s Fundraiser in February. In the photo from left: Katelynn Audette, Trade Duke’s; Bob Conlon, Leunig’s Bistro; Sarah Hammitt, Trader Duke’s; Jeff Morton, Vermont Family Network; Jeff Bushey, The Windjammer Hospitality Group. Photo courtesy of Vermont Family Network.
The following restaurants participated in the event:
The Windjammer
Leunig’s Bistro
The Blue Paddle Bistro
Sneakers Bistro & Café
Gringo Jack’s – Manchester
Zachary’s
Folino’s Pizzeria
The Spot
Trader Duke’s
Vermont Pie Company
“We are very grateful to all the restaurants that supported Vermont Family Network by participating in this fundraising event,” said Jeff Morton, Director of Development & Marketing at Vermont Family Network. “The money raised will go a long way in helping to meet the needs of children and families across the state.”
This year’s restaurant that raised the most money was Leunig’s Bistro on Church Street in Burlington. The restaurant raised $676 to support Vermont Family Network.
“We are proud to support such a great non-profit organization,” said Bob Conlon, Owner of Leunig’s Bistro. “Vermont Family Network does a tremendous job supporting kids and their families and it’s a pleasure for Leunig’s to participate in this fundraiser each year.”
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. For more information, visit www.VermontFamilyNetwork.org or call 1-800-800-4005.
Source: Vermont Family Network, March 28, 2014