Burien Business Partner to Feed 10,000 Kids

Event: Burien Businesses Partner to Feed 10,000 Kids
Date: July 25th 2010
Location:  909 Coffee & Wine Bistro
Partners: Sozo Friends, Orphan Relief & Rescue and 909 Coffee & Wine Bistro
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“Every Glass of Wine Provides a Meal For Someone In Need.” This is the operating principle behind Burien’s newest gourmet food and wine startup Sozo Planet. Imagine sitting down at a dinner party with your guests and at the end of the evening not only did your guests have a great time, your party also provided 110 meals for orphans, widows and the homeless.

Sozo Planet, a labor of love started by Burien residents Martin Barrett and Monte Regier is a culmination of experiences from crafting amazing wine to serving the poor in West Africa. “We were sitting on my deck enjoying a glass of wine explained Martin, and Monte was telling stories from living in West Africa and the good a dollar could provide. I held up my glass and said; so this glass of wine could provide a meal for a kid?” After a year of research and planning Sozo Planet is launching to provide artisan crafted wines and gourmet foods to enhance the table experience while making a difference in the lives of others.

Orphan Relief and Rescue the benefactor of the Burien partnership to feed 10,000 kids, is moving its international headquarters from Tyler Texas to Burien this July. Tim Pratt the executive Director of Orphan Relief & Rescue said; “We are excited and humbled by the planned welcome hosted by the 909 Bistro and Sozo Planet to help us in our efforts to meet the basic needs of the poorest of the poor living in West Africa.” Orphan Relief & Rescue improves the lives of children living in desperate conditions in war torn and poverty stricken areas of Liberia & Benin West Africa.

The July 25th event hosted by 909 Coffee & Wine Bistro will launch the 10,000 meals for kids campaign. During the year 909 customers will be able to purchase and enjoy Sozo wine from the 909 menu and have the added enjoyment of knowing they met the basic needs of kids who do not have the ability to care for themselves. Frank Ricci co-owner of the restaurant said; “The 909 is excited to partner to make a difference in the lives of orphaned kids with great needs. We have been blessed with a great business and giving back is a value we share in our families and business. We are excited to be a supporter of this cause.”

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Monte Regier
Sozo Friends
206.551.1811