Monday, August 18, 2008

Heroes Drink Wine


It’s exciting to think of attending The Seattle Food and Wine Experience and sampling an unfathomable amount of national and international wines along with gourmet foods right here in Seattle. But it is even more exciting to think of the possibilities this event will provide for a fairly new public charity in the state of Washington.

Heroes for the Homeless provides those living without shelter with basic needs while they endure the long wait to secure safe, affordable housing. In doing so they also help them stay independent and out of the criminal justice system. Heroes for the Homeless is committed to making a difference in the lives of these individuals by offering food, a hot beverage, clothing, hygiene products, outdoor survival supplies, and information on how to get social service assistance.

In the year and a half since Heroes for the Homeless was founded they have distributed more than 8240 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, 5152 cups of hot chocolate, 3582 bananas, 1874 bottles of water, 1560 pairs of socks, 821 hygiene kits and 821 hard boiled eggs. And perhaps equally as important they have shown men, women and children living on the streets of Seattle that someone cares.

If you agree that every human being is valuable then please support this wonderful charity by purchasing a ticket to the Seattle Food and Wine Experience. You can also contact founder Tricia Lapitan at (425) 985-7852 or info@heroesforthehomeless.com to receive information about how to volunteer at the event. For additional ways that you can help this cause check out the “How You Can Help” Section of their website.

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