Fin's "Dinner for a Cause" Raises a Record $18,000+ for 5CHC Programs and Services
Thanks to great support from the community, in just one four-hour period on November 27 Fin’s Seafood Restaurant in Grover Beach raised more than $18,000 for children, youth and families impacted by homelessness in south SLO County. We'd like to acknowledge our sponsors as well as all those who helped set a record for "Giving Tuesday" donations to 5Cities Homeless Coalition this year:
Bruce Van Vort & Fin's Seafood Restaurant
Central Coast Refreshments
Controller on Call
Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Employees of Fin's
Friends of Oceano Dunes
Keller Williams
Kenneth Harrison
Kiwanis of Greater Pismo Beach
Nancy Puder & Associates
New Life Community Church
Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church
Peter Keith
Pismo Beach Optix
Pismo Beach Veterinary Clinic
SLOCO Data
We would also like to give a special thanks to, Sysco for donating tri tip, Jeff Faber and Opolo Vineyards, Jay Turner, Sunny Country 102.5 FM, Terry Lawless and Sound Investment!
In addition a huge thank you to Erik Jones, Dronesey for his spectacular drone footage, and Noble Productions & Marketing and Valerie Mercado for doing an outstanding job at advertising and promoting this important cause.
One hundred percent of the proceeds from Fin’s annual “Dinner for a Cause,” held on Giving Tuesday each year, was donated to 5Cities Homeless Coalition to meet critical needs of those in southern SLO County who are homeless or facing homelessness, particularly unaccompanied youth (students without a parent or guardian) and families with children.
5CHC thanked the chefs and servers at Fin's who donated their time and tips to support this year's Dinner for a Cause.
Keller Williams Central Coast brought their "Giving Tuesday" donation to Fin's, joining many other generous 5CHC donors.
5CHC gratefully acknowledges the outstanding generosity of Bruce Van Vort and the crew at Fin's, musicians Terry Lawless and Sound Investment, as well as the diners and donors who made this year's "Dinner for a Cause" one for the "Giving Tuesday" record books.