Donnie's has served the NE Alberta neighborhood for over 5 years. During this time, our little neighborhood bar has become a staple in many peoples lives, customers and staff alike. There is nothing more important to us than our community. It is where some people come to work and others to relax. Its where new friends are made, where people grow as individuals and where everyone can always be themselves.
The State of Oregon has officially closed bars and restaurants for 4 weeks, but its probable that this will last for 8 weeks or even longer. We have 9 employees who will be applying for unemployment and other assistance, but there is no guarantee that all of their bills will get paid. We hope to raise $10,000 to be split evenly amongst the staff to assist them during this time when they are without employment.
The health and safety of our staff and customers is our highest priority. If anything happened to you, to us or to a loved one due to a high five, we'd never forgive ourselves. So after this brief hiatus, we promise to throw the biggest reopening party there ever was. Until then, please consider donating to this GoFundMe.
Thank you for reading and for your generosity. Stay safe out there.
Much love,
Uncle Donnie
aka
Ben, Ted, Taras, Jess, Colleen, Brian, Austin, Vedo, Jacob & Nick