Student workers at Charlie Brown's Cafe at Sonoma State University have decided to donate $908 in tips they have collected since the summer to the American Red Cross. The money is designated for relief efforts for the victims of last Tuesday's terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City and in Washington D.C.
Below is the letter sent to the American Red Cross with the donation.
Dear Red Cross:
We write this letter with much sadness in our hearts at its necessity, but with equal amounts of hope of spirit that it is a possibility. We, in the world community, have all been deeply affected by what has taken place in our country. In the small town of Rohnert Park, where our University co-exists with the surrounding communities, we have felt the pain of this nation. We have cried, we have screamed, we have quieted. Above all else, we have held each other up. We feel very far away from what has happened, but very close to those who are suffering. Our hearts ache, and there is a new heaviness to our days.
In an attempt to reach across the miles to those in the deepest need, we send this check. This check is the amount that students in one of our venues have collected in gratuities. While it may not match Bill Gates $10,000,000; we give it in the same spirit. In the spirit of love, hope and of healing. We wish every blessing on those who have helped with rescue efforts, and those who are suffering. God bless us, everyone.
In Loving Kindness,
Charlie Brown's Caf' Staff
Sonoma State University
For further information, contact cafe manager Tracy Ramsdell-Ray, (707) 664-3370
