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Whip Salon Holds “Hair Raiser” March 7th In Support of Local Restaurants and the “Friends of Ridgefield Restaurants” Initiative
Whip Salon Ridgefield is pleased to announce it will be holding a “Hair Raiser” fundraising event in support of Friends of Ridgefield Restaurants to help contribute to local restaurants in need. On Sunday, March 7th, 10% of all service appointments in the salon will be donated to the cause.
“Covid has hit the entire small business community very hard,” said owner Amy Pal. “We recognize that we’re stronger together, which is why we want to show our support to help our neighbors as we believe “Friends of Ridgefield Restaurants” is an important initiative.”
Ridgefielders Launch The Friends of Ridgefield Restaurant and Community Support Fund Written by Catherine Neligan
Concerned Ridgefield residents have obtained approval to use the town’s existing “Friends of Ridgefield” 501(c)(3) fund to receive and direct much-needed private stimulus to Ridgefield’s restaurants and potentially other needy businesses.
Like many around the country, Ridgefield’s restaurants are suffering under relentless COVID-19 pressures. Many are near a breaking point. In December, Bloomberg.com estimated over 110,000 restaurants had closed nationwide, claiming the industry was in a “free fall.” As of November, over 600 restaurants had closed in Connecticut. Ridgefield also has seen several close, with others in immediate jeopardy.
UpdatedTue, Feb 2, 2021 at 9:00 am ET
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The Friends of Ridgefield Restaurant & Community Support Fund formed organically, through discussions that Board of Selectmen, Bob Hebert, had with several concerned Ridgefielders. (“Friends of Ridgefield” - Contributed)
RIDGEFIELD, CT – Concerned Ridgefield residents have obtained approval to use the town s existing Friends of Ridgefield 501(c)(3) fund to receive and direct much-needed private stimulus to Ridgefield s restaurants and potentially other needy businesses. Like many around the country, Ridgefield s restaurants are suffering under relentless COVID-19 pressures. Many are near a breaking point. In December, Bloomberg.com estimated over 110,000 restaurants had closed nationwide, claiming the industry was in a free fall. As of November, over 600 restaurants had closed in Connecticut. Ridgefield also has seen several close, with others in immediate jeopardy.