THRIVE Cafe in Seattle Needs Help

[Penni]

I have recently learned that thieves broke into Seattle's THRIVE Cafe (gluten-free, vegetarian, organic, raw food mecca) sometime during the night and stole all of their computers, much of their inventory and equipment from the Vitality Shop, and equipment that was for the 4th of July Sale for customers and fans of Thrive. They even stole the last dollar from the tip jar. And they stole personal items and other property. This is a huge setback in time, effort, and it is a devastating financial disaster. The insurance company alone will charge $2,500.00 for the deductible. 

I have had the opportunity to spend some time with THRIVE's owner Monika Kinsman and I can tell you she is a true delight and one of the key players in the Pacific Northwest's health and vitality movement. I found THRIVE to be a beautiful place that cares about everyone who walks through its door, does everything humanly possible to educate and feeds the healthiest food on the planet to as many people as they can. They give away free meals on Thanksgiving to close to 200 people. Monika and the staff at THRIVE have high integrity and character and I am hoping that many of us here at RFR can help to make a difference.

I'd like to see us help get THRIVE back on it's feet during this time of crisis. This robbery has been a double whammy after a recent flood that closed their doors for close to a month.

If you feel so led, please consider making a donation of any size to THRIVE. Even $5.00 from everyone who reads this would make such an impact and difference. 

The link to donate is: http://thrivecafe.chipin.com/fundraiser-for-thrive-cafe-seattle

And Thrive's physical information is:
Thrive
1026 N.E. 65th Street # A-102
Seattle, WA 98115
206-525-0300

Thank you ♥

Penni

[Susan : )]

Another wonderful opportunity to give of ourselves!! : )

[Piemancer]

Oh, poor Monika! Penni, I would never have known without RFR! Thank you for getting the word out!

[Rhonda Herbst]

I love that you posted about this...Monika is such a lovely person and Thrive has been such an important part of getting the message out about healthy eating. Thanks Penni!! xo

[Kathleen Ruhl]

I am so very sorry to hear of this news. Saying prayers. Thanks for the info.

[jill anderson]

Wow so sorry to here about ur devestation.I dont understand why,its ust sad Blessings and prayers sent ur way,and I wish I could send more,I hope it helps:)Jill

[nancy perretti]

So sorry to hear about the robbery! When I get paid next week i will donate what i can.

[Maria]

I live not too far from Seattle and have been to Thrive.  I'm going to donate and have posted a link to this on my facebook. 

[pamella]

I have never been to Thrive but am willing to donate what I can. I know every  little bit helps.

 

[Maureen Griffin]

I know how it feels to have your Cafe robbed and we lost relatively little. It's important that we support in whatever way we can people who are doing the hard yards to help restore the community's health - and I know from experience running a Cafe is definitely doing the hard yards. Something like this can be truly demoralising. I'm happy to help.