Restaurants in Port Angeles, Sequim and Forks will donated a portion of their proceeds Thursday to the United Way of Clallam County.
“During your breakfast, lunch or dinner on Thursday, you can help your community by eating at your favorite restaurant or stopping in for coffee or dessert,” said Dan McKeen, United Way fundraising campaign chairman.
This year, there is an added competition “brewing” with espresso stands encouraging customers to round up for United Way, organized by Sean Galloway from A Brewed Awakening.
Also Thursday, volunteers will call on businesses in Port Angeles and Sequim to request donations to United Way.
United Way has raised $127,000 toward its $1 million goal.
Funds will be distributed throughout 2011 to 25 nonprofit agencies as will as to United Way Community Solutions and other nonprofit organizations as requested by donors.
“After three years of a down economy, we all know someone who is struggling. By giving to United Way, we can support local community members during these tough times,” said Kathy Charlton, who is chairing the Port Angeles campaign.
Port Angeles raised $190,159 last year; the 2010 campaign has reported $61,000 to date.
Businesses in play
The following restaurants and espresso stands are participating.
• Port Angeles: Airport Cafe, All About Pizza, Baskin Robbins, Bella Italia, Bushwhacker, Cafe Garden, Chestnut Cottage, Fiesta Jalisco, First Street Haven, Joshua’s, Michael’s Seafood & Steakhouse, Sergio’s Hacienda, Toga’s Soup House.
Also, A Brewed Awakening, Bada Bean, Black Bird Coffee House, Higher Grounds Espresso (east and west locations), Itty Bitty Buzz, Just Rewards Espresso and Roundup Alatte.
• Sequim: Alderwood Bistro, Arby’s, Sergio’s Family Restaurant and The Oak Table.
Also, Adagio Bean & Leaf, The Buzz, Coneheads, Cracked Bean, Hardy’s Market, Hurricane Coffee, Latte 101, The Lodge Espresso and Red Dog.
• Forks: Forks Coffee Shop, Golden Gate, Home Slice Take-N-Bake, JT’s Sweet Stuffs, Pacific Pizza, Plaza Jalisco, Smokehouse, South North Gardens, Subway 76, Sully’s Drive In, The In Place, Taqueria Santa Ana, The Lodge, Three Rivers and the Hungry Bear Cafe in Beaver.
Also, Forks Outfitters, Gathering Grounds, Mocha Motion and Shot in the Dark
Any other restaurant or espresso stand owners or managers who want to be added to this list can do so by phoning 360-457-3011.
