Written by Marketing Intern Victoria Hanson
Bon Jovi, famous American musician, decided to open a new type of restaurant. With one in six Americans going to bed hungry every night, Bon Jovi wanted to do something about it.
At first, he and his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, volunteered at a food pantry near Saint Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church. However, the couple then decided to volunteer at the Lunch Break Program that feeds about 80 to 120 people daily.
When Dorothea and Bon Jovi decided to do something different, they transformed a former auto body shop into “Soul Kitchen,” a pay-what-you-can restaurant. Their restaurant serves quality food, while protecting the dignity of the diners.
With no prices on the menu, a person can decided how they want to pay for their food. A person can not only leave money in an envelope, as what they see fit, or what they can afford, but they can work for their meal. Diners can work with nearby charitable organizations, or they can work at the restaurant by bussing tables, doing dishes or working as a sous chef.
By allowing a person to exchange volunteer work for a meal, Bon Jovi and his wife not only help the community, but ensure volunteer work is reciprocated back. Although Bon Jovi opened the restaurant, he is still dedicated to helping others. A least once a week for the past few months, he works in the restaurant, showing the importance of everyone helping the community.
For more information about Uptown Liz, a company that contributes to multiple charitable causes, please visit http://www.uptownliz.com/Home.aspx.
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