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I’m Swimming 5 Miles for the American Cancer Society

DO NOT LET TIM SELL HIS DRUMS!!!!! Ok. I will stop yelling. Our good friends Lori and Tim O'Hara had a flood at the property and it caused at least 10K in damage. Unfortunately, their insurance deductible is $5000. The unforgiving insurance company will not allow them to split that payment. So, let's help out these two amazing people that have given so much of themselves and show them the world doesn't always have to suck. Anything you can do to help is so very appreciated. Even sharing this on Social Media will help. The sooner we can hit the goal, the sooner they can sleep comfortably. Thank you for reading and considering helping.

Helping With an Insurance Deductible After Flood

Hi De Ho Comics has been a fixture of Santa Monica for 43 years, making us the oldest comic book store in Los Angeles Country. Our other location, Geoffrey's Comics in Gardena is the second oldest. So to say that we have a passion for the medium is a bit of an understatement. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068460897274_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068460897274_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Geoff Patterson, owner: I love comic books. I really really love them. I truly believe that world would be a better place if everyone read more Superman—it changes you for the better. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068292669820_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068292669820_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> In the midst of this shutdown I read an issue where Superman saves a young woman by hugging her and tells her "You're much stronger than you think you are". As the father of a newborn daughter, it broke me. I wept for the lives lost and the lives yet to be lost, saddened by my feelings of helplessness. I kept hearing Superman saying  "You're much stronger than you think you are"  and frankly, as silly as this may sound, I didn’t want to let Superman down. I knew deep inside that we can each make a difference, so I called the Red Cross to volunteer both of our stores as blood drive locations. Details forthcoming. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068705417185_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068705417185_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> And because Superman believes that we’re all stronger than we know, I’ll even be overcoming my crybaby fears and donating for the first time. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591070093432511_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591070093432511_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> If I close my eyes and think of the word "home", the image that comes to mind is the comic book store my dad started 40 years ago in Gardena, literally living in the back room with my mother. Taking over Hi De Ho Comics and adding my father’s name to it felt like the perfect way to honor his memory while respecting the shop’s history and its commitment to Santa Monica’s community that original owners Mark and Bob Hennessey worked so hard to create. I want Hi De Ho Comics to retain the same spirit it had when it opened in 1977. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068769972288_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068769972288_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Much like the Avengers heed the call, my closest friends and allies came and partnered with me to purchase Hi De Ho Comics and do justice to its legacy. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068802639299_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068802639299_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />  My Partners were some of my oldest friends - Eddie deAngelini, and Kristen Parraz.  The way Eddie and Kristen have made the store their own and connected with the community has been nothing short of astounding­—driven by the belief that comics are for everyone. Kristen quickly applied over 20 years of non-profit experience to create an open and inviting environment that embraces women and marginalized groups, highlighting books with diverse characters and creators. Eddie brought his creativity and love for comics to help make the store a safe space for all, spearheading in-store events like Hi De Ho Comics SaMo PRIDE Con that provided LGBTQ+ creators a platform to share their work. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068842895600_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068842895600_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />  With our previous location falling into disrepair, we wanted to give Hi De Ho Comics a new lease on life. As such, we worked hard to make a big move to our present 412 Broadway location, closer to the 3rd Street Promenade. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068872929827_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068872929827_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Kristen Parraz, co-owner: Like many small businesses, the Covid-19 shutdown has impacted us tremendously. Closing our doors at the height of tourist season resulted in the biggest financial hit in our 40+ year history. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068908127052_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068908127052_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> To make matters worse, our store was broken into on May 31st by thieves using the peaceful protest of the day as cover. Our door was literally drilled into until the lock fell off. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068937476781_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068937476781_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Once inside, cases of the Magic: The Gathering product Ikoria (with special Godzilla cards!) were stolen, wiping out what should have lasted us for months in a matter of minutes. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591068990689805_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591068990689805_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Toys and statues were taken throughout the store, our custom glass cases were flipped over and/or had their glass broken out. Fixtures were tossed around and product strewn across the floor. Both of our cash registers were smashed and the computer we rely on to run our POS system was damaged, making it difficult to get in contact with our customers. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591069052151646_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591069052151646_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> When the looters got to the back room they found multiple boxes of valuable Golden, Silver, and Bronze age comic books. Everything from 70s Spider-Man to 60s X-Men to 50s Superman. Even the World War II era superhero Bulletman and his dog, Bulletdog! (Yes, that was really the dog's name) Those boxes are gone. Along with the Magic cards, and the toys, and the doorknob, and the statues. But we aren't gone. Our employees were safely at home - they are ok.  We are ok. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591069365778294_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591069365778294_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Our store is a small business trying to survive in an area of Santa Monica priced up for global mega-brands. We have been making our way, but not many small stores can handle the loss of over $40,000 in product anywhere, let alone here. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591069850678474_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591069850678474_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> The money from this go fund me will not only to replace our lost product and paying all of our employees, as we have been waiting for our approved PPP loan to clear for over a month now. We will also put funds towards replacing and refurbishing parts of our building, a state landmark (Popeye the Sailor was literally created in our building! How cool is that?!). Likewise, we will be replacing all of the custom fixtures that were destroyed. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591069618427167_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591069618427167_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> And because what’s happening in the world is much larger than just what has happened to us, we will be donating 10% of all donations to the BINC Comic Book Store Safety Fund, which funds comic book stores hit financially during the current economic downturn. A further 10% of all funds will be donated to the Southern Poverty Law Center which is dedicated to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/48471736_1591069805952901_r.jpeg" alt="48471736_1591069805952901_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Even with everything that has happened within our shop and outside of it, we would never lash out at our brothers in fear and anger. The X-Men taught us that. We still stand with peaceful protesters the world over. You are our brothers and sisters and we cry out for justice with you. ********UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE********************* From everyone at Hi De Ho Comics, thank you for all of your love and support. We are truly living the end of It’s a Wonderful Life, surrounded by friends and allies who have come to our rescue in our time of need. It’s because of you that we have reached our initial fundraising goal. No man is poor who has friends—and boy, do we have amazing friends.  After the initial shock of reaching our goal in five days had set in we began to ask ourselves “What do we do next?” We have a platform and an army of customers, creators, and well-wishers who continue to ask how they can help. Some people are still continuing to donate. So, what should we do with this energy and the additional funds? The answer was always going to be the same: Give back to the community. We’ve decided that every single penny that we collect above the 10% to BINC, the 10% to Southern Poverty Law and the fees on our original request will go toward starting a new program that will seek to elevate the voices of marginalized comic creators throughout Los Angeles County.  If we can reach 10k above our goal and fees - The Los Angeles Comic Book Collective would span both of our locations, from Gardena to Santa Monica, and would seek to accomplish the following: Provide a comfortable, productive space for creators from all walks of life to meet and work on their art. Provide professional level supplies including, but not limited to, blank pages, inks, and markers to creators of all ages, from 2 to 102. Invite professional creators of color and other marginalized groups to participate in virtual and live speeches and Q+As. Share and record educational meetings as an on online library of lessons. Sharing completed portfolios of local artists with our contacts in the comic book publishing industry. And not to be limited to just comic books, the Collective will also help us upgrade our current gaming space to be used as a safe place for everyone to play all the games that we all love. Additionally, funds could also be used to help minority and marginalized game creators bring their vision to life, with our store as a free testing ground for their ideas. If we can raise $5,000 more after that, the Collective would provide a free-to-rent podcast space for members to amplify their voices. This in addition to having podcasters of color provide seminars on how to produce one’s own show. And with $5,000 more and some hard work, we would pursue publishing of an anthology collection made up entirely of minority and under-represented comic book creators. And finally – we have our big swing idea. We want to create a book-mobile for the Los Angeles Comic Collective. If we can raise $30,000 more we will put all of that money into a book mobile that can take free books and games to any and every school in Los Angeles county that will have us. We will bring speakers of color and underrepresented minorities to these schools to talk about their jobs in the arts. We will bring these students the same safe space to create as our stores, but in a way that increases our accessability to everyone in Los Angeles more than opening 10 more locations would. We know that to raise up the voices that we want to help raise – accessibility becomes a major issue. Our book-mobile can bring our message and our art to anyone that needs to hear it. With your help, we can build something that stands the test of time and continually gives back to the community. The Collective would follow in the history of the creative communities at both Geoffrey’s Comics and Hi De Ho Comics—which fostered talents of all races and backgrounds—and counts Danny Miki, Karl Altstaetter, Joe Keatinge, John Singleton, Norm Rapmund, and Sina Grace as their alums. Superheroes were very literally created to give a voice to minorities and the under-represented. We are excited to have you join us in our mission to help continue the legacy of a medium built for ALL of us.

Help HiDeHo recover & Club for Marginilized Geeks

I started 1-2-3-4 Go! back in 2008 in a 160sq foot shop with my record collection, some second hand fixtures and a lot of help from my friend Kim. 2008 was a very difficult year to start a new business but with the support of our community the shop persevered to eventually expand into the first vinyl focused store with a strictly  all ages venue in it in Oakland and starting in 2015 a second location in San Francisco. None of that was done with help from a bank (because they wouldn't lend to us) or large financial backing. It was all thanks to you and in no small part a patchwork of high interest credit cards. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47544214_1587570596920633_r.jpeg" alt="47544214_1587570596920633_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> It has been my absolute pleasure to be behind the neighborhood record shop here on 40th. I've spent most of my adult life working in shops just like this one and to realize the dream of owning my own has been a singular highlight of my life. I've made sure to pay a living wage because I believe in it. I care about my employees and I wish I could give them all what they truly deserve because without them this ship doesn't move at all. Not that I wasn't aware before but working alone in the shop with the doors closed for a month has made it overwhelmingly obvious. This shop just doesn't exist without the people working in it or the community supporting it. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47544214_1587570653953857_r.jpeg" alt="47544214_1587570653953857_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> I am awaiting news from the SBA about the EIDL and as yet we have no guarantee of what we'll get if anything at all. This has put the immediate future of the shop in a certain amount of jeopardy. I've been able to gather what I can through mail order to keep us afloat while we wait. However the EIDL, if we get it, is going to be a loan that saddles the business with even more debt in what is sure to be a down economy going forward. The losses we are incurring now aren't being forgiven. They're simply being added to the load. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to survive this but I want to do it in a way that doesn't cause it to collapse a year or two down the road. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47544214_1587570635128098_r.jpeg" alt="47544214_1587570635128098_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> It's with great difficulty I come here today to ask for help from our community who is at the same time suffering along with us. I'm asking for $75k to keep us going during what is certain to be a rocky rest of the year as our community and country rebound. We need help to restock the shops once we are open again, make some improvements, retain our current staff and ideally hire additional help as we were already working with a skeletal crew. Whether we meet the goal  or not I want to thank all of you for the last 12 years of support. None of this would have been possible with out you. I'm hoping for at least 12 more. Stay safe and thank you for everything.

1-2-3-4 Go! needs help to survive & thrive.

Thank you to everyone who donated to our GoFundMe campaign! Your generous contributions helped us cover health care for our employees and bridge the costs while our stores were closed. Now that Amoeba San Francisco and Amoeba Berkeley are open again, we are ending the campaign. A Brief History of Amoeba Music  30 years ago, Amoeba Music founders Dave Prinz and Marc Weinstein had a crazy idea. Let’s open up an independent record store, beholden to no corporate interests, that could become a gathering place for the musical community. A record store that would have an affordable mix of new and used product, that could serve as a trading post where people could bring in any unwanted music or movies for cash or trade. So we rented a space on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley that had been shuttered for years. And we spent the summer of 1990 going to flea markets, garage sales and running a tiny classified in the SF Chronicle that netted us some truly amazing collections. And we put that store together. Piece by piece. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587357685510971_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587357685510971_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Many of our friends thought we were crazy too. We were going up against some very formidable stores - Tower Berkeley and Leopold’s Records. Both were over five times as large as us - how could we compete? But we believed. And we begged and borrowed and put up everything we had in the world, all in, to make this work. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587358438494053_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587358438494053_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> The night before we were to open, the Berkeley Inn across the street from us caught fire. We spent that night up on our roof with garden hoses putting out ember after ember wafting over from the fire. We were there that night until 4am, then went home to catch a few hours sleep before our Grand Opening. When we arrived back the next morning, wiped out and bleary-eyed, we saw something we never expected. We saw something that to this day still gives us chills. 
<div>We saw you. We saw our people. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587358152571110_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587358152571110_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> There you were in a line around the block waiting to get in. And our hearts sang. What a truly glorious day that was. The support we felt that first day has never wavered and has enabled us to open two more Amoebas. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587349292919588_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587349292919588_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> SF Amoeba in 1997 and Hollywood Amoeba in 2001. We can never thank you all enough for the love Berkeley, San Francisco, and Los Angeles have given us all these years. And, over time, Amoeba has become more than we ever could have imagined. We have helped millions of people from California and beyond find music that means something to them, and that means everything to us. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587357712900145_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587357712900145_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Our all-star staff came from all corners of the country to make us one of the greatest resources and music communities anywhere: a place where true believers can be themselves and where music is the single most important thing. Amoeba has provided free live music to the community for decades with thousands of in-stores by renowned artists such as Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, Brian Wilson, and even the great Sir Paul McCartney. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587349345256499_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587349345256499_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> And we have helped break up-and-coming artists at the time such as the White Stripes, the Black Keys, Anderson .Paak, Gary Clark Jr. and so many others. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587399948854188_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587399948854188_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Those other stores are all gone now. But we remain. Still providing and protecting the physical manifestation of our musical heritage. We have become an integral part of each of our communities as well as the larger Amoeba community through our commitment to helping. Through your support we have been able to contribute to thousands of charitable causes over the years.  Including raising over $600,000 for Hurricane Katrina rebuilding; and working with the Rainforest Action Network to preserve and protect many millions of acres of Rainforest. It has been a part of our culture from day one that we are committed to giving back and sharing the support we receive. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587357755348371_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587357755348371_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> We have weathered many storms-911, recessions, the Internet, downloading and streaming. But we don’t know that we can weather the COVID-19 storm. All three of our stores have been closed since mid-March and must remain closed indefinitely. With no way to generate income, our savings are running out, with bills and rent coming due, and with a primary commitment to our staff, who we are trying to keep as healthy and financially sound as possible. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587357852288007_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587357852288007_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> We’d like to reassure you that we’re doing everything we can to keep Amoeba going, and to position ourselves to play a vital role in what is for now a very uncertain future. We know how much we’re all going to need Amoeba again, this oasis of music, where we can find each other once more. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587358507488092_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587358507488092_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> We’re exploring every possible means of support, including federal and local grants and loans. But these funds are not guaranteed to come in, and they won’t meet the needs of our short-term future. So, we most humbly ask for your help. We know that this is a very difficult and uncertain time for everyone, and we understand that there are many individuals and organizations in need. If you are in a position to help us, we would be incredibly grateful to receive that support. Any donation to this campaign will contribute to the cash resources we need to deal with the immediate future, to take care of our staff of over 300 Amoebites, and to allow Amoeba to continue operations. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587357994527079_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587357994527079_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Your donations will also greatly help us finance Amoeba’s upcoming move to our new location in Hollywood this fall. And, if you could let others know about this campaign, that would be very much appreciated, as well. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587358083363886_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587358083363886_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Without the physical manifestation of music, we are one electromagnetic storm away from having our culture wiped out. We will not let that happen. We are the keepers of that flame; as are you. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587358787456640_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587358787456640_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Though, we’re dark now, Amoeba is still there, waiting for the day when our doors can be opened again to welcome everyone back inside to celebrate the joy of what moves our souls the most: Music. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587357899437662_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587357899437662_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> Until then, keep the faith. Listen to Louie and Billie (Holiday or Eilish), Miles and Coltrane, Thundercat and Bootsy, Sabbath and Zeppelin, the Stones and the Beatles, Hank and Patsy, Kanye and Cardi, Otis, Prince, Gram, Django, Amy, Tyler, Sun Ra, John Prine... whoever else moves you. <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/47513602_1587399881369361_r.jpeg" alt="47513602_1587399881369361_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> And know we miss you all so much, and long for the day we can all gather again. Thanks, as always, for all your support.   Dave and Marc   P.S. Again, we know these are such hard times for everyone. It is a reversal for us to ask for assistance rather than give it, but these are challenging times, and we truly need your help. We do so with deep respect and gratitude to all of our customers. Thank you.
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Help Amoeba Survive & Continue Health Benefits

THE ASK: Please donate to help us deliver hope to the local doctors, nurses, paramedics, police officers, fire fighters on the front lines of the fight against the novel coronavirus here in the East Bay. Funds will be used by <a href="https://www.sunrisebistrocatering.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunrise Bistro &amp; Catering</a> to procure, cook, package and deliver fresh, healthy meals (see meal examples below) to local hospitals, clinics, testing facilities, etc. to feed the many first responders working extended hours treating and healing our neighbors, friends, and family that have been impacted by COVID-19. In this time of urgent need, we are asking for our community's support. Without a significant influx of orders by the end of this week, we will be forced to begin laying off a majority of our team and closing our doors.  Any donation amount will be accepted:                $1 = funds 1/15 of a meal                $15 = funds 1 meal                $150 = funds 10 meals                $1,500 = funds 100 meals We have a list of institutions that we plan to deliver to (e.g. Kaiser Hospitals, John Muir Walnut Creek, Highland Hospital Oakland, Martinez County Hospital, Walnut Creek PD &amp; FD), but also want your suggestions. 100% of donations will be used to fund meals and their deliveries. Please check back as we will be posting video and photo updates of our deliveries. #SmallBusinessRelief THE PURPOSE: COVID-19 has hit our country hard. As the number of individuals requiring hospitalization increase, the crisis will continue to take a greater toll on the essential personnel (e.g. doctors, nurses, paramedics, fire fighters, police officers, etc.).  The first responders on the front lines fighting this novel virus have taken on daunting responsibilities at significant personal risk. As they rise to confront the growing pandemic, our community too shall rise to support these heroes. With your help, we will deliver them healthy, delicious, locally cooked meals… but more importantly, we will provide them with HOPE and assurance that they are appreciated! <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/46402404_1585015449654931_r.jpeg" alt="46402404_1585015449654931_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" /> SUNRISE BISTRO NEEDS YOUR HELP: Sunrise Bistro and Catering has been serving the East Bay from downtown Walnut Creek for almost four decades. We’ve employed thousands over the past 39 years, and currently have 70+ employees (e.g. service workers, cooks, bakers, drivers, etc). We humbly request your help to not only provide meals to our local first responders, but to also help keep our workforce employed. This week is critical for us. Like many restaurants, we are facing a great deal of financial uncertainty. Due to state ordinances for "social distancing" we have closed our restaurant (<a href="https://www.sunrisebistrocatering.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">curbside pickup remains available)</a> and almost all event catering has been cancelled. To be clear, on a macro level we support all efforts to “flatten the curve”, however on a micro level this crisis certainly has the potential to put Sunrise Bistro &amp; Catering out-of-business, and the rest of our 70+ employees out of work as early as next week (3/30 - 4/6). BACKGROUND: Founded in 1981 by Cindy Gershen (Stein), Sunrise Bistro and Catering has been committed to serving fresh, sustainable, homemade foods since day one. At our restaurant / catering kitchen in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, we make almost everything we serve from scratch; from our breads and pastries to our salad dressings. We are leaders in sustainable practices, and source organic foods wherever possible. We believe strongly in the "real food philosophy" and minimize the addition of any processed foods or ingredients. My name is Joe Stein. I am the owner and CEO of Sunrise Bistro &amp; Catering. In June 2014 I purchased the business from my mother, Cindy. I grew up around Sunrise, have worked every job in the organization, and currently operate as General Manager. I'm a Walnut Creek native. I attended Walnut Heights Elementary, Las Lomas High School, and ultimately graduated from Saint Mary's College in Moraga with a Masters in Business Administration. I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corp with two combat tours of duty (Afghanistan 2001-2002 &amp; Iraq 2003). Sunrise is a proud veteran owned business. I have an amazingly supportive wife, Chelsea, and three kids that attend Walnut Creek public schools. My business partner, Ty Pearce, is the Head Chef and also my first cousin! We are truly a multi-generational, family owned small business.  All this being said, in order to keep our doors open, we now need your help. Please consider donating and if you have any questions feel free to email me directly. Thank you again! Joe Stein Owner, Sunrise Bistro &amp; Catering <img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/46402404_1585011349110216_r.jpeg" alt="46402404_1585011349110216_r.jpeg" width="100%" media_type="3" />

Feed first responders & keep Sunrise Bistro open