By Published: January 25, 2021
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. The “Feel Good Movement,” organized by Lake Tahoe AleWorX owner Luca Genasci, ended with thousands of dollars being injected into the local economy.
Genasci created the month-long December event that was supported by Overland Meat and Seafood Company owners Brian and Kim Cohen and the city of South Lake Tahoe, which gave $10,000 of the $35,000 that was contributed to local restaurants.
Genasci and Cohen opened $100 tabs at different local restaurants everyday in the month of December. With other community member contributions, the tab would sometimes reach over $1,000.
Gift cards ready for distribution to those in need in the community.