UPDATE ON PLAQUE!
I will be compiling a list of ALL the donors ( no matter how big or small the donation) and will be creating a plaque with your name on it and hanging it in our restaurant in 2021 to show everyone who helped us make it thru this trying time. I'm hoping to get a whole bunch more names on there.So far we've had 39 generous donors and hope to get atleast 100 or more donors.
I am Chef Ilona from Ilona's Table,
We have done all we can do to get funding, we have borrowed money from lenders, family and friends. We are paying them back the best way we can but we need help....This is truly our last resort. Behind on rent, utilities and vendors.I didn't want to come here but just don't know what else to do. I have cried many nights because of the undercapitilization of this restaurant. (My fault!) Evidently passion isn't enough!! Of course I know that , but I also thought that it would ramp up a bit faster, what was I thinking in the middle of the pandemic!I'm just not ready to give up because I know we have great food and a great atmosphere and people that count on us for their jobs. We have a clean environment & love what we do.I am still waiting on grants which may or may not come. I am now literally on my knees praying for a miracle to happen.....I've never been more humbled than now and when my forever (22) daughter Priscilla went to heaven 8 years ago...it's been tough.... but I wanted to build something for my boys , their wives and grandkids....started with Caprigios Pizza which holds their own ( trust me they have helped carry us a few times but that cannot continue or it will not survive.)
I am now asking for help from the community for Ilona's Table......would you please find it in your hearts to help us make it thru this tough time.
I would forever be grateful and will continue to give honor to God in helping us get thru this thru you....We love what we do and will continue to do so....I pray you see my heart.....Thank you from the bottom of mine!!
I pray anyone that helps us may they reap 1000 fold return and be forever blessed...All of the funding will go towards getting caught up on rent, pay upcoming utilities and pay our different vendors up to date and to keep our staff employed.
We will continue to give as we are blessed...Please know every bit helps. Thank you again!!Its not easy to come here and do this... this is very emotional however, I am gonna get it together and serve the people and continue to stand on God!!!Please share, share,share!!Please check for updates and go to my FB for more info on giving to us.
I pray anyone that helps us may they reap 1000 fold return and be forever blessed...All of the funding will go towards getting caught up on rent, pay upcoming utilities and pay our different vendors up to date and to keep our staff employed.
We will continue to give as we are blessed...Please know every bit helps. Thank you again!!Its not easy to come here and do this... this is very emotional however, I am gonna get it together and serve the people and continue to stand on God!!!Please share, share,share!!Please check for updates and go to my FB for more info on giving to us.
Chef Ilona
PS:I wanted to do a video but everytime I tried I got too emotional and all you would see is me crying and probably not understanding a word....
PS:I wanted to do a video but everytime I tried I got too emotional and all you would see is me crying and probably not understanding a word....
Organizer
Ilona Rivera
Organizer
Clarksville, TN

