The Old Well Tavern in Simsbury will host a fundraiser for A Promise to Jordan from 5 to 8pm. on Friday, October 8, 2021. A Promise to Jordan began on July 26, 2018 and is named in honor of Jordan Arakelian, a Simsbury resident who died of a heroin and fentanyl overdose on June 30, 2018 at the age of 24. His mother, Lisa Gray, started the 501c3 organization in his memory to raise awareness and eliminate the stigma of substance use disorders, assist people in accessing quality care, and give hope that recovery is possible to those struggling with addiction.
For every dollar spent on food and/or drinks at the event, the restaurant owner, Frank Cardoso, will donate at least 10% back to the organization.
“We are so grateful to Frank and his entire team at The Old Well for continuing to help us out in such a big way,” said Lisa Gray, Founder and Executive Director of A Promise to Jordan. “We invite everyone to come down and enjoy the great food, drinks, and hospitality of The Old Well Tavern!”
Patrons can pick up their food and take it home, dine inside the restaurant, or, weather permitting, outdoors on the Old Well’s new patio. Patrons will be entertained by the music of Michael Sasportas, a local songwriter and musician.
Gray notes that the addiction and recovery community has been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We continue to provide services and assistance by phone, through social media and through our website, with what we believe to be the most comprehensive listing of resources for help in our area and beyond, she adds. “We are hopeful that we will be able to resume our in-person educational programming very soon. This fundraiser could help a great deal in allowing us to continue to do our work to help people and families struggling with substance use disorders.”
Reservations are recommended for the patio and may be made by calling (860) 658-0050. For more information on the event or A Promise to Jordan, visit the website or contact Lisa Gray at (860) 390-1391 or info@apromisetojordan.org.
PHOTO: Michael Sasportas will be the featured performer at the Old Well Tavern in Simsbury on Friday, October 8, 2021 to benefit the nonprofit organization A Promise to Jordan. Photo Courtesy of A Promise to Jordan.
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