Help Stephen & Steph Keep The Fort Open

Help Save The Fort – A Beloved Local Davenport, WA Restaurant in Crisis

The Fort isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a second chance, a family legacy, and a piece of our community’s heart. But right now, it’s in danger of closing.

The Problem:

The Fort has been running on spring-fed water. The law has changed and it is no longer acceptable for a business to run off of spring water. In order to bring everything up to current code, They have to put in a new well. They have been given a deadline to have their new well put in by July 20. To stay open, they urgently need to:

• Dig their own private well

• Build a road for access

Every penny raised will go into this business and without it, the doors could close.

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A Story Worth Saving:

Owner Stephen turned his life around when he bought The Fort—a place once owned by his grandfather, Bob. It became more than a restaurant. It became a symbol of second chances, hard work, and community.

Stephen and his wife Steph have poured their hearts into The Fort. Now, we’re asking the community to pour theirs right back.

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We’re Not Just Watching—We’re Working:

Cline’s Heating & Air has already donated HVAC equipment and services to The Fort to support this effort. Now, we’re hosting a community fundraiser on June 28—but we’re also counting on the wider community to help us reach the full goal.

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How You Can Help:

Whether you can give $5 or $5,000, every dollar brings us closer to keeping The Fort open.

• Make a donation right here on GoFundMe

*Please note, this is not a tax-deductible donation. Your contribution is going directly to help The Fort stay in business by adding a well and access road. All donations will support these efforts and will be put into this project and if there is anything left over, it will go toward improving The Fort. Thank you for supporting a local iconic business.

• Share this campaign with your friends, family, and community

• Donate skilled labor for the project, help at the event, or items for auction

• Join us at the fundraiser on June 28, 2025 at The Fort for food, music, and a good cause!

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Let’s come together and keep this local legacy alive.

Let’s Save The Fort.