July, 3, 2020 Update

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EVENTS UPDATE
The BCHF’s #HospitalityHustle was a great success!  We’ve had excellent feedback from participants, who noted that the Hustle helped motivate them to get moving and to focus on necessary self-care during a very uncertain time.

Although the loosening of COVID restrictions means that businesses are re-opening around BC in measured phases, there’s still a lot to navigate, personally and professionally, during this unprecedented time.  That’s why we’ve chosen to continue the Hustle as an ongoing program.  

We invite you, therefore, to continue “Hustling for Hospitality” by engaging in physical exercise and sharing your experiences on Social Media and tagging  #HospitalityHustle. IT IS FREE! 
 
Please watch our social media posts, updates on our website, and the BCHF’s newsletters for seasonal activities, industry profiles, fitness tips, #WineWednesdays, #SolidaritySunday and more.

 
Stay well, have fun and engage with your fellow hospitality workers.
Organized by BC Event Management , this hybrid event, included both an interactive live-streamed element and an in-person event. Check out the YouTube channel for highlights of the event.
We would like to thank BC Management for choosing the BCHF to be part of the event. Our first ever online silent auction raised over $10,000!

This could only be achieved thanks to the amazing prizes donated by hospitality businesses as well as over 70 bidders!
INDUSTRY SUPPORT
We’re very grateful for the help we’re receiving from our friends in the hospitality industry, the support has been incredible. It won’t make up for the revenue we’ve lost as a result of having to cancel scheduled fundraising events but it has shown us how the hospitality industry is the family you can rely on!

We truly acknowledge your help by choosing to make purchases that support our indusrty! 

Below is a list of promotions currently running that benefit the BCHF.
NEW
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is delighted to announce it will receive partial proceeds from sales of an exciting new refreshment beverage called Lulu Spritz.  From July 5 th to August 1st 2020, Station 22 in collaboration with Univins and Spirits will donate $1 from the sale of every four pack of Lulu Spritz to the BCHF to a maximum of $5000. During this period Lulu Spritz 4-packs will be $1.50 off, making it easy and affordable to support our local hospitality sector while stocking up for patio season.  
Lulu Spritz - Apero Cans
4 x 355ml
CSPC 66189
$1.50 Off July 2 – August 1st, 2020
$9.49 plus taxes
Ongoing supporting campaigns
Poplar Grove 2019 Lakeview Rosé
BC’s renowned Poplar Grove Winery is stepping up to support our province’s hospitality industry with partial proceeds from the sale of a premium single-vineyard Rosé. The winery made only 300 cases of the Poplar Grove 2019 Lakeview Rosé , which will be released today. $5 from the sale of each bottle ($60 per case) will be donated to the BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF). Purchase online HERE
Sip to Support Local: Half Day Wine Tour

Show some local love by sipping to support our local wineries! Join us for a half day wine tour to either the West Kelowna Wine Trail or Lake Country’s Scenic Sip and we will donate $5.00 per guest to the  BC Hospitality Foundation . READ MORE

Tastings at a minimum of 4 places
Starts at 1:00pm for 4 hours
$99.00 + GST / person (includes $5 donation to the  BC Hospitality Foundation )

Many Hands Rosé was something specially created for Fairmont Hotels and with the Covid 19 Outbreak Okanagan Crush Pad has partnered with Everything Wine as the exclusive retail partner to support the hospitality industry. To give back we are donating $12 per case to the BCHF. Many Hands - Make light work. When we work together and with a common goal in mind we can accomplish greatness.
Neighbourhood Brewing – $1.50 from every 4-pack of the new India Pale Ale, called All Together , will be donated to our Foundation.

All Together will be available at retail outlets in the Okanagan by May 3rd (see Neighbourhood Brewing’s Facebook page for details), and in other areas of BC a week later.
 
LIFT Bar + Grill – just opened for take out and will donate $1 per meal to the BCHF until further notice. Menu available here
New Westminster’s Steel + Oak Brewing Co. — until further notice will donate proceeds of every 4-pack of its new beer, called We Love You, purchased in its tasting room. The big, juicy, hazy Double IPA comes in 473 ml cans. Visit https://steelandoak.ca/ for details on tasting room open times, etc.
Rust and Co . - $5 per magnum of Gamay Noir & it is delicious!!! Donated to BCHF
THANK YOU
Your Campaigns have engaged our supporters and your generosity is overwhelming!
INFORMATION AND WELLBEING LINKS

We have a COVID19 information and wellbeing links page on our website that may be of interest.
The BCHF is a charity that supports hospitality workers facing financial crisis due to a health condition. These are the people who work in your favourite restaurants, wineries, breweries, bars, and hotels. Often with limited access to benefits or financial aid, our beneficiaries have nowhere else to turn if a health condition arises. Your support has a meaningful impact by getting them back on their feet again.