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Thank you for checking out our fundraiser! I am the son of the owners and am hoping this will help them out even just a little bit. My mom started this restaurant with her dad (my grandpa) after doing daycare for nearly 20 years. It was always her dream and goal to own a small town restaurant and provide a great experience to everyone that comes in. Since the opening of Our Table my family has not only worked together to make it what it is but we have also gotten to know many of the "regulars" who come in to visit, eat, drink coffee, and even just talk.
My Mother has poured everything she has into creating a great atmosphere and providing a welcoming feeling at Our Table. She has visited customers in the hospital, hired local business and customers to work at the restaurant and in her own home, hosted local churches and other various groups for numerous meetings and events. She even hired her husband (my dad) to work by her side so that they could share in her dream together. In July of 2020 we found out that my parents were going to be having a daughter making me a brother 25 years older than my sister later this month (January).
As we all know 2020 threw us all some other unexpected obstacles....
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and being located in Otsego Michigan, Our Table has been shut down for 6+ months. They tried providing carry-out service but being in a small town they just weren't making enough money to cover operating costs. As a result they have been completely shut down during the government mandated shut-downs. As a result the business and all of its employees are struggling to make ends meet. Yes, unemployment helps but it does not cover everyone's bills. I am hoping that we can gather together as a community to help those that are wonderful people and due to no fault of their own have fallen on unimaginable times that nobody should have to suffer through.
Please, if you have a couple dollars to spare no matter how big or small please consider donating to a local "Ma and Pa" business that loves its community and is eager to get back open and continuing the relationships they have built.
My Mother has poured everything she has into creating a great atmosphere and providing a welcoming feeling at Our Table. She has visited customers in the hospital, hired local business and customers to work at the restaurant and in her own home, hosted local churches and other various groups for numerous meetings and events. She even hired her husband (my dad) to work by her side so that they could share in her dream together. In July of 2020 we found out that my parents were going to be having a daughter making me a brother 25 years older than my sister later this month (January).
As we all know 2020 threw us all some other unexpected obstacles....
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and being located in Otsego Michigan, Our Table has been shut down for 6+ months. They tried providing carry-out service but being in a small town they just weren't making enough money to cover operating costs. As a result they have been completely shut down during the government mandated shut-downs. As a result the business and all of its employees are struggling to make ends meet. Yes, unemployment helps but it does not cover everyone's bills. I am hoping that we can gather together as a community to help those that are wonderful people and due to no fault of their own have fallen on unimaginable times that nobody should have to suffer through.
Please, if you have a couple dollars to spare no matter how big or small please consider donating to a local "Ma and Pa" business that loves its community and is eager to get back open and continuing the relationships they have built.
Organizer and beneficiary
Tyler Harper
Organizer
Portage, MI
Deah Harper
Beneficiary