Above / Meson Sabika will host benefits for victims of recent natural disasters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and tiny towns in central Italy.
The folks at Meson Sabika have noted, “Olympics are in the past, and politics are in the future – so let’s focus on the present and come together to help the victims of Louisiana and Italy.”
Donations benefit flood victims on September 12
Meson Sabika will open its doors on Mon., Sept. 12, 2016, for a fundraising event to benefit needs of flood victims in Louisiana. The public is welcome to help support relief efforts via donations to the American Red Cross.
On Aug. 11, four days of a torrential downpour practically stood still over Baton Rouge, Louisana, damaging nearly 150,000 homes and thousands of businesses.
According to the consensus of news reports and accounts visible in videos, even after the floodwaters receded and neighborhood streets appear dry, folks in Baton Rouge and its suburbs have been challenged. Afternoon thunderstorms with humid conditions almost daily are dampening spirits as residents tour the devastation with piles of debris all along streets where houses stand empty and uninhabitable at this time.
Donations benefit earthquake victims on September 19
The following week, Mon., Sept. 19, the tapas restaurant will host an event to raise funds for victims of the recent earthquake in Italy. Every penny, that’s 100 percent of every dollar in sales, will benefit needs and relief efforts organized by the Red Cross.
For a brief summary, on Aug. 24, 2016, a 6.2M earthquake caused significant damage to two little towns, Amatrice and Accumoli —near Rieti, 100 kilometres northeast of Rome, and Pescara del Tronto, 25 kilometres further east —in central Italy. Aerial shots of the area featured online show complete ruins. Nearly 300 people were killed. Survivors need access to emergency supplies such as food, water, and medicine in addition to long-term recovery assistance.
Assistance needed now and later
Local service organizations are in the beginning planning stages of how to help in the aftermath of both natural disasters, taking leads from the communities affected to help with rebuilding.
Meanwhile, efforts of the American Red Cross can help in response to immediate emergency needs. Again, Meson Sabika will donate 100 percent of the day’s sales to the American Red Cross.
Meson Sabika is located at 1025 Aurora Avenue.
To make a reservation at Meson Sabika, click here or call (630) 983-3000.
