$81,000 Raised!! Charleston, SC Hospitality Relief Fund for COVID-19 impacts to Hospitality Workers!

$18,207.24 Matching Funds Remaining.
$81,000 Raised!!! Update – We have reached the limit of the funds for the moment. We are working to replenish the fund. Thank you for your patience while we do. Current signup is 2,298 from people needing assistance. We could only provide for 1,540. We need support from the community to replenish the fund. The number of signups is a true indicator of the real impact of COVID-19.
Donate2it is waving all platform fees to help Hospitality and Hourly workers who are impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Many restaurants and bars are closed due to governmental rules. Hourly workers depend on wages and tips to make ends meet, even to eat. Sometimes tips are the only source of income. Please give all you can. Thank you for your generosity.
Up to $50,000 match to help Hospitality and Hourly workers who are now out of work and who cannot afford to pay for their own meals. All hospitality workers are impacted by the restaurant and bar shutdowns. Closed restaurants mean Service and Hospitality workers will not make wages or tips which they depend on to make ends meet. We need to help all we can. WE NEED TO RAISE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!
Hospitality Workers Comments
I was born and raised f&b. I miss working I miss my guests, my coworkers. It’s scary to not be making money and even scarier to possibly lose someone you love to this. I am fortunate that so far everyone I know and love is still healthy.
I think this is a difficult time for us all. As long as everyone is doing their part I know we can get through this and come back to work stronger than ever! I know I miss work so much because of this and I really appreciate what y’all are doing for all of us in need. Thank you 🙂
Like many people, I have been battling with the unemployment insurance claims office for almost 4 weeks. I have still received no benefits and am struggling to get groceries and other essential items that I currently need. All help is so greatly appreciated!!
I have tried my best to look at Covid 19 as an opportunity. Instead of focusing on not working and not making any money, I’ve focused more on the weight of “time constraints” OFF my shoulders. So much to be done. Healthy habits, productivity, positivity. It has been working so far….
Just want to get back to normal and everyone to stay healthy.
This virus is going to take a long time to clear up. I don’ t see myself working back at that restaurant for several months. Probably not till the fall. It is just so bad for all the hospitality workers.
You guys rock! Thanks for helping!
So thanks to all of the organizations helping bartenders like me out. It’s crazy our industry seemed to be the strongest, everyone will always eat and drink! But now…. wow.
Can’t wait to go back to work!! This is a mess!
I would just like to say thank you for the help! I truly appreciate it and anything helps right now. So hope all is well and thank you! Stay safe!
COVID-19 has put me out of work. I work the seasonal dock bar so I was out of work January, February and then this fiasco happened.
Coronavirus put the whole world on its knees
Covid-19 sucks, obviously. I’d like to pass this gift card along to a buddy who isn’t that great at saving.
This would be extremely helpful to me and my my family. My husband and I have been furloughed since March 15th and really need funds for groceries because were saving money to pay rent. Thank you so much, stay healthy & safe!
It’s a devastating thing that the entire world is going through. Thank you all for your support!
Not only did I lose my job, I do not have health insurance and was just diagnosed with asthma in January. Between the doctor bills and the medicine (which costs 300 a month), I have to choose between my health and paying my bills.
John Quigley
April 2, 2020 @ 5:39 pm
You are doing great work. Stay safe.
Susan Pearlstine
April 2, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Our family’s success is in a large part due to the amazing food and beverage partnerships built over the years. I want them to know that we who live here really really care.
James Kelly
April 3, 2020 @ 9:22 am
Sending best thoughts for everyone impacted by CV!!
Jeff Raper
April 3, 2020 @ 11:37 am
Charleston has always been so warm and welcoming. Some of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had!
Constance Merting
April 3, 2020 @ 7:57 pm
Just a little thank you for everything you do.
Jean Hutchinson
April 4, 2020 @ 1:26 pm
Memories of my bartending days. I lived off my tips. Happy to help in a small way.
Laura Durkalski
April 4, 2020 @ 4:51 pm
Love the entire #chseats crew … here’s to better days ahead …can’t wait to dine out again xx
Kristen myford
April 5, 2020 @ 9:46 pm
I am a former food and bev worker who is fortunate to be working as a nurse now. Cannot wait to support my favorite local spots when this crisis is over!!
Anonymous
April 6, 2020 @ 9:52 am
sharing the love…please use this to increase the challenge/ matching funds to $40K.
Anonymous
April 6, 2020 @ 9:58 am
Sharing the love….please use this to increase the matching funds level to $40K.
Anonymous
April 6, 2020 @ 2:28 pm
We all have to be here for each other.
Anonymous
April 6, 2020 @ 4:35 pm
My heart goes out to those impacted by this event, and it is my desire to help support the vital members of our community. No one should have to worry about where their next meal comes from, especially when serving in the food and beverage industry is their life.
Kevin Rickens
April 7, 2020 @ 10:56 am
As a member of the hospitality industry here in Charleston I feel for the community. The greatest bunch of people one could hope to work with. Bless every single member of this great big family.
Anonymous
April 7, 2020 @ 11:39 am
As the saying goes, “We are all in this together”. We all need to do whatever we can to help those in need. We need to pull together and come out of this stronger than before. This is the time to make the world a better place. Please help all those who help us every day.
Carol Jackson
April 7, 2020 @ 11:44 am
Your work and creativity is very important to the Charleston we all know and love. Be well; keep looking up and out. We are working to bring this crisis to an end. You have our support and prayers.
Culinary Institute of Charleston Hospitality and Culinary Student Association
April 7, 2020 @ 1:45 pm
The Hospitality and Culinary Student Association at the Culinary Institute of Charleston is so excited to be able to contribute and give back to our community! Thank you for matching our donation! Our industry in strong and will come back even stronger!
Anonymous
April 7, 2020 @ 6:11 pm
Just hoping these funds reduce the stress and anxiety for the receiving individuals!
Frank Forsberg
April 7, 2020 @ 7:16 pm
Looking forward to having an ice cold Budweiser with you soon
Anonymous
April 8, 2020 @ 10:11 am
I truly feel bad when people are out of work. I know because I am. So I don’t have much but hope this helps
Destiny Bendell
April 8, 2020 @ 11:02 am
I wish I could give more, but many of us are in the same boat! I pray that we can get back to our “normal” again sooner rather than later. Thank you to the hospitality industry and the many other industries dealing with this! God bless us all.
Louise Deely
April 9, 2020 @ 6:31 am
Thank you for making our visits to your restaurants enjoyable. Praying that we will all be back to work soon.
Anonymous
April 9, 2020 @ 7:23 am
We will get through this together.
Anonymous
April 9, 2020 @ 7:54 am
I love going to local restaurants on weekends with my husband and appreciate all the hard work put in by the staff at these places. They had my respect for a job well done before the crisis but have it doubly so now
Kevin Bruch
April 9, 2020 @ 8:25 am
Not much but now is the time for us to come together and help each other! Thanks for making Charleston a welcoming and hospitable place.
Derin Gemignani
April 9, 2020 @ 10:53 am
Stay positive. We’re in this together
Melissa Griffith
April 9, 2020 @ 10:54 am
Charleston Hospitality is the heart and soul of this city!
Colleen Degeorge
April 9, 2020 @ 11:16 am
I appreciate how hard ya’ll work, and how COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED this period of unemployment has been! My daughter is also in the industry & furloughed up in NYC. Hang in there, and I look forward to the time when we will all share laughter again in the many fine establishments in Charleston!! Thank you for your part in that!!
Tucker Heffron
April 9, 2020 @ 3:20 pm
Charleston Born and raised, and I love this community.
Nina Magnesson
April 9, 2020 @ 4:03 pm
This donation is made on behalf of BoomTownROI.com Charleston real estate tech company.
Jen Hayes
April 10, 2020 @ 9:04 am
Thankful that we are able to support each other in times of need. Praying for our country!
Leila Miles
April 10, 2020 @ 12:44 pm
Thomas & Hutton appreciates your hard work~
Brittany Slattery
April 10, 2020 @ 5:11 pm
My best friend is in the food industry, a bar manager in fact, and has been affected by this pandemic. She’s a new mother as well and her husband’s work as slowed. So because this hits so close to home, I sincerely appreciate this generosity. Thank you! <3
Anonymous
April 10, 2020 @ 5:57 pm
We care.
sue echavarria
April 10, 2020 @ 8:56 pm
We love our service industry and appreciate all that you do.
Anonymous
April 11, 2020 @ 7:38 pm
I work in the tourism industry and want to help my fellow tourism and hospitality peers in this difficult time. We are all in this together and will come out stronger than ever.
Anonymous
April 11, 2020 @ 7:48 pm
I work in food and bev and received a gift card, but I do not need it anymore and wanted to give it back.
Joan Cain
April 13, 2020 @ 6:10 pm
Nancy and I want to support local Chatleston hospitality workers during this time of need.
Anonymous
April 15, 2020 @ 7:50 pm
Praying for all those hurting so much for various reasons, due to Covid-19. Very thankful to those who are matching all the donations! Together we can be a blessing to others!
Anonymous
April 16, 2020 @ 10:22 am
Thank you for all the hospitality industry has done!! I hope everyone stays safe!
April 17, 2020 @ 2:08 pm
Our family is pleased to do our part to assist the community in this time of great stress. We are all in this together, and encourage you to support these folks in need. Georgia and John Darby Family
Joyce Becwar
April 18, 2020 @ 9:55 am
The hospitality industry is what makes Charleston what it is. We’re happy to do our part to keep this community going.
Anonymous
April 18, 2020 @ 1:11 pm
God Bless all who have been affected by the scourge of COVID-19, especially our kind friends who work in the hospitality industry in Charleston! May God keep you safe and well in this uncertain time. May we all be strong and remember that this too shall pass!
Eugene LaGreca
April 22, 2020 @ 12:53 pm
Stay strong Charleston! <3 Leah, EJ & Nalu LaGreca
Jennifer McMickle
April 23, 2020 @ 10:14 am
We want to support our community during this devastating pandemic and want to send our thoughts to all those affected.
John Craver
April 30, 2020 @ 2:29 pm
Supporting all of those people that make Charleston Charleston
Murray Baroody
May 1, 2020 @ 3:08 pm
Stay strong!
James & Susan McKenna
May 5, 2020 @ 3:53 pm
We need to support the many, fine restaurant workers during this time of crisis.
The Culinary Institute of Charleston - Hospitaltiy and Culinary Student Association
May 11, 2020 @ 10:42 am
Community is everything! We are Charleston strong!
The Dewberry Charleston
May 15, 2020 @ 10:50 am
Donation on behalf of The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, SC.
The Dewberry Hotel
June 29, 2020 @ 12:55 pm
Donation on behalf of The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, SC.
Charleston Strong!
The Dewberry Hotel
June 29, 2020 @ 4:40 pm
Donation on behalf of The Dewberry Hotel in Charleston, SC. Charleston Strong!