Noble Rot is hosting a special fundraiser from November 1st through 30th to benefit the UndocuFund.
The wildfires that besieged multiple communities in Northern California in early October collectively burned over 210,000 acres of land within a week. Over this period, the fires killed at least 42 people, destroyed an estimated 8,400 structures and forced 90,000 people to evacuate from their homes, making it the worst fire disaster in California history. Weeks later, as the fires approach full containment, the long road to recovery and rebuilding begins.
To do our part, in the month of November, Noble Rot will donate $1 per glass for every Napa/Sonoma/Mendocino wine we sell, $2 per flight of Napa/Sonoma/Mendocino, $10 for every bottle of Napa/Sonoma/Mendocino wines we sell for in-house consumption, AND donate the corkage fee ($25) for anyone bringing in a bottle of Napa/Sonoma/Mendocino wine to benefit UndocuFund for Fire Relief. This is a disaster relief fund spearheaded by a coalition of local immigration non-profits to directly assist undocumented victims of the Northern California fires.
One hundred percent of funds will go to victim support.
UndocuFund will provide direct assistance to undocumented victims of the Northern California fires. Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), a national nonprofit headquartered in Sebastopol, will serve as the fiscal agent for the fund. GCIR and other partners will cover the fund’s administrative costs.
In order to provide direct support to undocumented children, families, and communities affected by the fires in Sonoma County, the UndocuFund will be overseen by a local community advisory committee, including impacted undocumented immigrants, who will review assistance requests and make funding decisions. The Undocufund will provide assistance to pay for such basics as rent and groceries, among other needs. Learn more here.
Verde Cocina Hosting Thanksgiving Benefit for Oregon Food Bank
Eat, drink & help Verde Cocina make a collective contribution to Oregon Food Bank in the fight to eliminate hunger.
PORTLAND, Or. (November 1, 2017) Verde Cocina, the PNW inspired café, catering, & events company owned and operated by husband and wife duo, Noé and Anna Garnica, will be hosting a special Thanksgiving Dinner fundraiser. The three course, family-style meal will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. November 23rd, 2017, Thanksgiving Day, at their Sylvan Highlands location. 100% of net event proceeds will benefit Oregon Food Bank.
“Oregon Food Bank is a local nonprofit we’re incredibly happy to support,” said Anna Garnica. “Their belief that ‘everyone deserves healthy and fresh food’ is one we align with completely. We’re just grateful to be in a position to contribute to those efforts.”
Verde Cocina’s farmers market inspired Thanksgiving meal will be naturally gluten-free, and will accommodate omnivore, Paleo, Vegetarian, and Vegan diets. Event tickets include a glass of wine or a festive mocktail, delicious seasonal starters, sides, choice of turkey, salmon or stuffed delicata squash entrée, and a choice of dessert.
Advanced Tickets: $40 per person. $12 for children 7 to 12. Free for children 6 and under. Day of tickets at the door: $45 per person. $15 for children 7 to 12. Free for children 6 and under.
Verde Cocina at Sylvan Highlands, 3⁄4 mile up from the Oregon Zoo, is located at 5515 SW Canyon Ct, Portland, OR 97221, Tel: (503) 297-5568.
Purchase Tickets HERE
Established in 2009, Verde Cocina offers their signature gluten-free menus at four Portland, OR based cafés using fresh ingredients in hearty dishes that consider everyone from the carnivore and Paleo minded to ardent vegans. Menu items feature locally procured cheeses, eggs from pasture-raised
chickens, locally raised beef and pork, produce sourced directly from regional farmers, ancient grains, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.
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Thanks so much for helping spread the word about our benefit. We really appreciate it!