To all who have felt the true LOVE at SB’s throughout the years, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, laughter, and all the memories so far!
I know this may be shocking, but this is my hail Mary, my SOS, my final grasp to hold on. I’ve poured my heart, soul, and countless cups of coffee into our community filled with love, kindness, and understanding. We have spread LOVE every single day for the past 9 years.
For the past 2 years, behind the smile and the rose-colored glasses has been a daily struggle. From the outside, it may look like we’re thriving, but behind the scenes equipment failures, plumbing and electrical issues, utilities, taxes, and rising food costs, have all piled up. The water crisis, power outages, and unhealthy high temperatures caused unexpected closures, and I can no longer carry this burden alone without your help.
I’ve always taken care of my staff and my community, but now I’m asking for your help to help take care of SB’s.
What your support will do:
Repair failing equipment so we can serve you reliably. (ie: most recently, the hood vent unit)
Replace and upgrade original electric and plumbing permanently. (I can no longer afford to put band-aids on these issues).
Relieve high tax debt due to penalties, fees, hidden fees, and interest.
Keep my amazing staff employed.
SB’s has always been more than a restaurant. It’s been a safe space, a place of comfort, laughter, acceptance, and LOVE. Together, we’ve celebrated good times and comforted each other through hard times. We have built something truly special in Lakeside.
I am embarrassed, humbled, and certainly overwhelmed! I have genuinely loved every interaction I have had with my community and beyond. With your support and donations, I believe that this is the path to persevere and help keep YOUR Love Shack alive!
With all my LOVE,
Sarabeth
Organizer
Sarabeth Hagen
Organizer
Laurel, VA