Howie supports buildOn movement
Published 2:32 pm Monday, August 4, 2014
Chef John Howie of Redmond presents specialty cocktails at each John Howie Restaurant benefiting the buildOn movement. For each cocktail purchased in August, $1 will be donated to buildOn and contribute to the construction of a school in Nepal. The mission of buildOn is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through service and education.
“BuildOn is a great organization helping to improve the lives of children all over the world,” Howie said. “We are thrilled to be able to help buildOn in the construction of a new school in Nepal.”
The money raised through John Howie Restaurants will help fund a trip to Nepal organized by buildOn in March 2015. The donation will contribute to construction materials for a school the organization will be building with the help of Spencer Smith (Steven D. Smith Builders) and his wife, Yasmin. After the group leaves Nepal, buildOn will work with local non-governmental organizations and villagers to complete the school. The group also ensures that the school is staffed with teachers, has necessary curriculum, and monitors the school going forward.
“We can’t think of a better partner than John Howie Restaurants, due to their dedication to philanthropy,” said Yasmin and Spencer Smith. “We are thankful for the generous support.”
