Today the fire department released word that they have reason to suspect the case of last Friday’s fire was arson. We can choose bitterness and anger…or we can choose to forgive. We’re going to try every day to forgive. Please join with us in remaining positive in light of this news.
Tonight’s gathering at Romios was beautiful. We packed the conference room with members of Greenwood to remember, and to begin looking to the future. ‘Loan’, the owner of Pho Tic Tac joined us and invited all of us to visit them at their new restaurant at 145th and Aurora.
What’s Next? We don’t exactly know but we think there’s a very good chance the Bean will be back. We’re exploring future location options now.
How Can You Help? Please send an email to help@greenbeancoffee.org if you would like to help in ANY way and we will be in touch as needs arise.
Glimmers of Hope
BOTH of our hand carved Green Bean signs came through the fire virtually unscathed. The one from the front has a small amount of blistered paint and charring but both are remarkably intact! Can’t wait to see them hanging again soon!
The Greenwood Wing Dome is donating a portion of their proceeds on Sunday, Nov 1 to the Greenwood Relief Fund…Go order Mac & Jacks beer ($2 will go towards the Fund) or Firehouse Burgers ($4 towards the fund) and help the businesses affected!
We were able to dig out our carnival games from the Green Bean Basement today and have volunteers scrubbing them down tomorrow in preparation for Harvest Fest on Saturday, 12-3 between the Romios and old McDonalds…this year’s Harvest Fest will be the best ever despite the fire!
Talks have started about creating a mural on the boarded up windows and doorways of the burned businesses as a sign that life and community live on!
Neil Brown, our dear coffee roaster is beginning to sell a special, one of a kind roast called Burnt Bean Blend in honor of the Green Bean. 75% of the proceeds from these sales will go to the Fire Relief Fund. You can find him at www.brownscoffee.com
Several individuals are already planning benefit concerts to raise money for the relief fund
Businesses are putting out tip jars for the fund
